The Health Scrutiny Committee is responsible for
the overview and scrutiny of local NHS bodies, including responding
to consultation on substantial development or variation in health
services in Stockport, and the monitoring of the activities of and
liaising with relevant external and partnership organisations
operating in Stockport to ensure that the interests of local people
are enhanced by collaborative working. The Committee will also have
a role in working with the HealthWatch Stockport.
The Scrutiny Committee is also responsible for
the overview and scrutiny of the following Executive
Portfolio:-
·
Health
In 2014/15 the Health
& Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee undertook a review of alcohol
misuse services in Stockport, in view of the relatively high levels
of liver diseases and other alcohol-related harm suffered by
residents in Stockport. A copy of the final of the
Alcohol Misuse Services review can be viewed on the
website.
In 2013/14 the
Scrutiny Committee examined mental wellbeing issues affecting 0-18
year olds and explored the effectiveness of Children and Adolescent
Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Stockport. A copy of the final of
the
Mind the Gap - mental health and wellbeing services for children
& young people in Stockport review can be viewed on the
website.
The Scrutiny
Committee’s 2012/13 review into mental health issues in
Stockport can be viewed on the website
‘No Health Without Mental Health: the Stockport Way’
can be accessed here.
