Decision details

1.      To note the consultation on models for the commissioning of a local Healthwatch service.

2.      To confirm the inclusion of the Independent Complaints’ Advisory Service in the function to be carried out by Healthwatch.

3.      To delegate the consideration of consultation responses, the LINks legacy analysis, consultation with the host organisation and current chair/vice chair of LINk and selection of the appropriate commissioning route to the Cabinet Member for Individuals and Deputy Leader.

4.   To note that further work would be undertaken to draw up the specification and proposed operating model for Healthwatch in Havering once the procurement route has been established.