Committee details

The Scrutiny Committee has a dual role:-

(i)            it 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.

(ii)          it is responsible for the overview and scrutiny of the following Cabinet Portfolio:

·         Health & Adult Social Care

The Committee will also have a role in working with the HealthWatch Stockport.

Prior to May 2017 the responsibilities of this Scrutiny Committee were discharged by the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee and the Adult Care Services & Housing Scrutiny Committee (relating to Adult Social Care). Copies of agenda papers and Minutes remain available on the website.