Agenda

The minutes of the meetings of the Joint Committee held on 21 November 2022 and 30 January 2023 are attached for approval.

Document attached. The Joint OSC is asked to approve a change to the quorum as set out in red and italics at paragraph 9 of the attached Tor and Protocol for practical considerations to ensure the continued efficient and smooth running of the Joint OSC as the current ToR and protocol has been identified as too restrictive.

Dan Jackson, Director of Governance and Partnerships, NE&NC ICB will provide the Joint OSC with an update on this matter.

Siobhan Brown, Transformation Director, System Wide, NE&NC ICB will provide the Joint OSC with a presentation on this matter.

Marc Hopkinson, Director, NE&NC ICB will provide the Joint OSC with a presentation on this matter.

Marc Hopkinson, Director, NE&NC ICB will provide the Joint OSC with a presentation on this matter.

The Joint OSC was informed that the below issues had been identified during 2022/23 which it had not been possible to progress as part of that work programme and which the Joint OSC may wish to roll forward to the 2023-24 work programme:-

·       Digital Strategy - Update

·       Children’s Mental Health Provision – update on current performance and future provision

In addition to the above the Joint OSC has previously agreed that the following matter should be a standard item for each meeting.

·       Next Steps for ICS

The Joint OSC has also agreed to consider the following:-

·       the Strategic Options for Non - Surgical Oncology Services and an update on Gynae Oncology Services

·       the Integrated Care Strategy Implementation Plan

The views of the Joint OSC are sought on the above and any additional issues it may wish to consider as part of the 2023 -24 work programme.

It is proposed that future meetings of the Joint OSC be held in the Civic Centre Gateshead on the following dates and times:-

·       Monday 3 July 2023 at 1.30pm

·       Monday 25 Sept 2023 at 1.30pm

·       Monday 20 Nov 2023 at 2.30pm

·       Monday 22 Jan 2024 at 1.30pm

·       Monday 18 March 2024 at 2.30pm