Why is there a scrutiny panel specifically for health?
The government has given local councils specific responsibilities to scrutinise health services. We have set up a health scrutiny panel to do this and it can look at any matter about health services within the borough, including hospital and GP services, health promotion and prevention. This includes the way that health services are planned, how services are provided and how NHS organisations consult with local people. There is also a duty on local health services to consult with the health scrutiny panel if they are making substantial changes to services.
