REPORT OF THE

HEALTH OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

PART II

PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP OR VARY NHS SERVICES

1. The Committee is continuing to monitor proposals for the review of the following services:

Maternity Services:

- Hampshire Child Health and Maternity Services Discussion Paper

- Southwest Primary Care Trust Alliance/Southampton University Hospital Trust: Closure of Maternity Beds and Review of Maternity Services in Southwest Hampshire

- Southeast Primary Care Trust Cluster; Maternity Services in Southeast Hampshire

The Future of Services in Fareham and Gosport/Southeast Hampshire Capacity Plan

Department of Health: Commissioning a Patient Led NHS

Southwest Alliance Primary Care Trusts - Neurology Rehabilitation Services

Department of Health: "A Stronger Local Voice:" A Framework for

Creating a Stronger Local Voice in the Development of Health and Social Care Services

2. The Committee has received a presentation on Maternity Services in Southwest Hampshire from representatives of Southampton University Hospital Trust on the current pressures and proposals for the public consultation on modernising the maternity services in the area.

DR. R.J. ELLIS

Chairman.