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REPORT OF THE

HEALTH OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

PART II

CARE AT THE END OF LIFE

1. The Committee continues to monitor progress on actions taking place following the Care at the End of Life Review.

2. The Committee received a presentation on the work being carried out by the County Council and the Primary Care Trust following the Care at the End of Life Review. Details were given of the achievements to date which included:


· Joint vision and project management by the Primary Care Trust and Local Authority

· Project Steering Group established - meeting monthly

· Commitment from acute hospitals, carers, hospices, Local Authority, Primary Care Trust, Strategic Health Authority and voluntary sector

· Project plan priorities recommendations updated monthly

and the priorities were identified as:

· Mapping current provision across all sectors

· Identifying the gaps

· Extend web page to become a data base for professionals

· Developing a web page for public.

3. A web site was in the process of being introduced to enable anybody to find relevant information and contacts. Training needs were being identified and joint training for all staff was planned.

4. The continuing improvements to Care at the End of Life services

influence and improve the delivery of Health Services in Hampshire and, in doing so, support the delivery of the Corporate Strategy aim of maximising well being.

DR. R.J. ELLIS

Chairman.