Hampshire County Council
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Meeting
Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 14th October 2025
10:00 AM
Tuesday, 14th October 2025
10:00 AM
End:
Tuesday, 14th October 2025
2:00 PM
Tuesday, 14th October 2025
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
14 Oct 2025
14 Oct 2025
Location:
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester
Meeting Attendees
Council Staff
Kerry Bean
Expected
Council Staff
Clare Hedgecock
Expected
Council Staff
Charlotte Koster
Expected
Committee Member
Independent Group Deputy
Vice Chairman of the Council
Council Staff
Gary Westbrook
Expected
Council Staff
Legal Team Leader
Rebecca (Bex) Thompson
Expected
Officer
Kirsty Winter
Expected
Committee Member
Chairman of the Council
Liberal Democrats Spokesperson
Independent Group Spokesperson
Co-opted Member
Councillor Cynthia Garton
Eastleigh Borough Council
Apologies
Co-opted Member
District/Borough Council - Vacancy
District/Borough Council
Expected
Co-opted Member
District/Borough Council - Vacancy
District/Borough Council
Expected
Co-opted Member
District/Borough Council - Vacancy
District/Borough Council
Expected
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Tonia Craig, Councillor Cynthia Garton, Councillor Andrew Joy and Councillor Peter Latham.
Councillor Tim Groves was in attendance as a deputy for Councillor Tonia Craig.
Councillor Tim Groves was in attendance as a deputy for Councillor Tonia Craig.
2
Declaration of Interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes
Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable
Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare
that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the
circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's
Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Non-Pecuniary interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
No declarations of interest were received during the meeting.
Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare
that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the
circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's
Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Non-Pecuniary interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
No declarations of interest were received during the meeting.
3
Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes
No deputations were received.
4
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
The Chairman updated Members on the first meeting of the Access to Primary Care in Hampshire Task and Finish Working Group, which took place in September. The group had scoped its objectives and future priorities. Integrated Care Board (ICB) officers and local clinicians would be invited to future sessions to inform investigations.
The Chairman also acknowledged World Mental Health Day which had taken place on 10 October and encouraged Members to promote the workplace wellbeing toolkit developed by the NHS, public health, and voluntary sector partners which contains links to free resources and funded mental wellbeing and suicide prevention training, the workplace wellbeing evidence and templates.
The Chairman also acknowledged World Mental Health Day which had taken place on 10 October and encouraged Members to promote the workplace wellbeing toolkit developed by the NHS, public health, and voluntary sector partners which contains links to free resources and funded mental wellbeing and suicide prevention training, the workplace wellbeing evidence and templates.
5
HASC Access to Primary Care in Hampshire Task and Finish Working Group
The Select Committee are asked to appoint a Member of the HASC Access to Primary Care in Hampshire Task and Finish Working Group to fill a vacancy arising due to the recent Cabinet reshuffle.
Minutes
The Chairman welcomed Shaun Carr, Operations Director – Surgery and Julie Dawes, Chief Nurse, Portsmouth Hospitals (item 6 of the minute book) and invited them to present the report. The presentation discussed the case for change, the drivers included a need to deliver patient centred care, based on evidence and best practice.
ENT and ophthalmology day surgery services had been relocated from Andover Community Hospital to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. Members were informed that the change was realised by advances in clinical practice, equipment upgrades, and the need to consolidate services to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. The Trust had invested in new ophthalmology equipment and confirmed that many ENT procedures could be delivered in outpatient settings. The use of digital solutions were being explored as part of the patient journey ie patients had access to review their results online.
Concerns regarding patient transport and accessibility were acknowledged, and the Trust confirmed that hospital transport services were available for vulnerable patients. The Patient Voice Forum had been consulted and broadly supported the changes.
RESOLVED: that the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee note the information and content of the report.
ENT and ophthalmology day surgery services had been relocated from Andover Community Hospital to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. Members were informed that the change was realised by advances in clinical practice, equipment upgrades, and the need to consolidate services to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. The Trust had invested in new ophthalmology equipment and confirmed that many ENT procedures could be delivered in outpatient settings. The use of digital solutions were being explored as part of the patient journey ie patients had access to review their results online.
Concerns regarding patient transport and accessibility were acknowledged, and the Trust confirmed that hospital transport services were available for vulnerable patients. The Patient Voice Forum had been consulted and broadly supported the changes.
RESOLVED: that the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee note the information and content of the report.
6
Relocation of ENT and Ophthalmology Day Surgery from Andover Community Hospital to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital
To receive an update and information regarding ENT and Ophthalmology services from Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-10-14 ENT Opthamology Services Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust 06 Oct 2025
Minutes
The Chairman welcomed Shaun Carr, Operations Director – Surgery and Julie Dawes, Chief Nurse, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to the meeting and invited officers to present their report (item 6a of the minute book).
The Committee heard details of the case for change to relocate ENT and ophthalmology day surgery services from Andover Community Hospital to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. Members were informed that the change was driven by advances in clinical practice, equipment upgrades, and the need to consolidate services to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
To enable change the Trust had invested in new ophthalmology equipment and confirmed that many ENT procedures could now be delivered in outpatient settings; promoting the patient being cared for closer to home agenda.
Concerns regarding patient transport and accessibility were acknowledged, and the Trust confirmed that hospital transport services were available for vulnerable patients. The Patient Voice Forum had been consulted and broadly supported the changes.
RESOLVED: That the Adult Health and Social Care Select Committee noted the information and content of the report.
The Committee heard details of the case for change to relocate ENT and ophthalmology day surgery services from Andover Community Hospital to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. Members were informed that the change was driven by advances in clinical practice, equipment upgrades, and the need to consolidate services to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
To enable change the Trust had invested in new ophthalmology equipment and confirmed that many ENT procedures could now be delivered in outpatient settings; promoting the patient being cared for closer to home agenda.
Concerns regarding patient transport and accessibility were acknowledged, and the Trust confirmed that hospital transport services were available for vulnerable patients. The Patient Voice Forum had been consulted and broadly supported the changes.
RESOLVED: That the Adult Health and Social Care Select Committee noted the information and content of the report.
6
Issues Relating to the Planning, Provision and/or Operation of Health Services
To consider a report on issues brought to the attention of the Committee which impact upon the planning, provision and/or operation of health services within Hampshire, or the Hampshire population.
Minutes
6
Dentistry Update
To receive a report from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-10-14 Dentistry Update 06 Oct 2025
Minutes
Mr James Roach, Director of Primary and Local Care, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board presented an update on NHS dental services across Hampshire (item 6b of the minute book). Members heard details of patient access to NHS dentistry and the improvement over the past 18 months, with increased commissioning of Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) and the introduction of urgent dental care appointments.
Basingstoke UVAs has seen a 93% increase in attendance and additional capacity had been commissioned in areas such as Andover and the Isle of Wight.
Members raised concerns about the visibility of NHS dental services, the accuracy of online information, and the need for improved communication with residents. Mr Roach committed to providing Members with updated data which would include a breakdown of contract delivery across specific areas and communications materials to support public awareness.
The Committee also discussed the eligibility to received NHS dental cover and officers agreed to ensure future clarity. Patients with specific added health complexities were discussed and Members were informed that those patients that were neuro diverse received enhanced support.
Specific areas were discussed in terms of access for children of all age range and it was confirmed by officers that 1,500 UVAs had now been commissioned.
The Select Committee agreed that they would assist NHS partners with their communications programme to ensure that the urgent care appointments were utilised.
RESOLVED: That the Health and Social Care Select Committee noted the update and the information provided in the report.
Basingstoke UVAs has seen a 93% increase in attendance and additional capacity had been commissioned in areas such as Andover and the Isle of Wight.
Members raised concerns about the visibility of NHS dental services, the accuracy of online information, and the need for improved communication with residents. Mr Roach committed to providing Members with updated data which would include a breakdown of contract delivery across specific areas and communications materials to support public awareness.
The Committee also discussed the eligibility to received NHS dental cover and officers agreed to ensure future clarity. Patients with specific added health complexities were discussed and Members were informed that those patients that were neuro diverse received enhanced support.
Specific areas were discussed in terms of access for children of all age range and it was confirmed by officers that 1,500 UVAs had now been commissioned.
The Select Committee agreed that they would assist NHS partners with their communications programme to ensure that the urgent care appointments were utilised.
RESOLVED: That the Health and Social Care Select Committee noted the update and the information provided in the report.
6
South Central Ambulance Service Update
To receive an update and information from the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS).
Attachments:
- Document 2025-10-14 SCAS Update 06 Oct 2025
Minutes
The Chairman welcomed Caroline Morris and Tracy Redman of the South Central Ambulance Service to provide the Select Committee with their update (item 6c of the minute book).
The strategic and operational update included notification of improvements in response times and reductions in hospital handover delays, particularly at Portsmouth Hospitals. The Committee commended the collaborative work between SCAS and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, which had led to significant improvements.
Officers outlined plans to modernise the fleet, enhance digital infrastructure, and increase clinical input in control rooms to better triage patients. Members requested further clarity on performance data and agreed that lessons learned from Portsmouth should be applied to other hospital sites.
Officers agreed to circulate amended performance slides to the Select Committee.
RESOLVED: That the Select Committee noted the update and information provided in the report.
The strategic and operational update included notification of improvements in response times and reductions in hospital handover delays, particularly at Portsmouth Hospitals. The Committee commended the collaborative work between SCAS and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, which had led to significant improvements.
Officers outlined plans to modernise the fleet, enhance digital infrastructure, and increase clinical input in control rooms to better triage patients. Members requested further clarity on performance data and agreed that lessons learned from Portsmouth should be applied to other hospital sites.
Officers agreed to circulate amended performance slides to the Select Committee.
RESOLVED: That the Select Committee noted the update and information provided in the report.
7
Public Health Strategy Annual Update
To receive a report and update of the Director of Public Health.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-10-14 Public Health Strategy Annual Update 06 Oct 2025
Minutes
The Select Committee heard from Simon Bryant, Director of Public Health, and Jo Jefferies, Assistant Director (item 7 of the minute book), who presented the annual update on the Public Health Strategy 2023–2026.
Information was provided of the progress across the three strategic themes: Healthy Places, Healthy Lives, and Healthy People. Highlights included collaborative work with transport and planning teams, targeted programmes addressing food insecurity and childhood obesity, and innovative behavioural scientific approaches to public health interventions. This included working using specific data from the JSNA.
Members discussed the importance of local delivery, proactive engagement with planning authorities, and the need to address inequalities in access to services. Officers confirmed that locally known venues (libraries) had been utilised to assist with delivery of information and support.
The Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee Members RESOLVED to:
Note the annual update and continued significant achievements in delivering the strategy. Support continued implementation of the strategy, with effective use of the Public Health Ringfenced Grant. Promote working across all the County Council directorates, with our partners in health, across the wider economic system and with our communities which is essential for success. Approve the refresh of the strategy for a period of 2026-30 to cover the transition through Local Government Reorganisation.
Information was provided of the progress across the three strategic themes: Healthy Places, Healthy Lives, and Healthy People. Highlights included collaborative work with transport and planning teams, targeted programmes addressing food insecurity and childhood obesity, and innovative behavioural scientific approaches to public health interventions. This included working using specific data from the JSNA.
Members discussed the importance of local delivery, proactive engagement with planning authorities, and the need to address inequalities in access to services. Officers confirmed that locally known venues (libraries) had been utilised to assist with delivery of information and support.
The Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee Members RESOLVED to:
Note the annual update and continued significant achievements in delivering the strategy. Support continued implementation of the strategy, with effective use of the Public Health Ringfenced Grant. Promote working across all the County Council directorates, with our partners in health, across the wider economic system and with our communities which is essential for success. Approve the refresh of the strategy for a period of 2026-30 to cover the transition through Local Government Reorganisation.
8
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy
To receive a report and presentation from the Director of Public Health.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-10-14 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy 06 Oct 2025
Minutes
The Select Committee heard from Simon Bryant, Director of Public Health and Sarah Taylor, Public Health Principal presented an update on the Mental Wellbeing Strategy and Suicide Prevention Plan (item 8 of the minute book).
Members were informed of the development of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Index, targeted training for frontline staff, and the commissioning of bereavement support services.
The Committee heard the importance of language, the impact of employment and technology on mental health, and the need for targeted interventions in areas of high need. Members welcomed the update and agreed to support the promotion of training and resources, including the Zero Suicide Alliance programme.
RESOLVED: that the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee:
a. Noted the content of the report and the partnership work to produce the strategy.
b. Supported the continued implementation of the Strategy.
c. Would promote working across all the County Council directorates, with partners in health, across the wider economic system and in communities, which are essential to success.
d. To undertake training as identified in the presentation.
Members were informed of the development of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Index, targeted training for frontline staff, and the commissioning of bereavement support services.
The Committee heard the importance of language, the impact of employment and technology on mental health, and the need for targeted interventions in areas of high need. Members welcomed the update and agreed to support the promotion of training and resources, including the Zero Suicide Alliance programme.
RESOLVED: that the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee:
a. Noted the content of the report and the partnership work to produce the strategy.
b. Supported the continued implementation of the Strategy.
c. Would promote working across all the County Council directorates, with partners in health, across the wider economic system and in communities, which are essential to success.
d. To undertake training as identified in the presentation.
9
Work Programme
To consider an approve the Health and Social Care Select Committee Work Programme.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-10-14 HASC Work Programme 06 Oct 2025
Minutes
RESOLVED that the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee agreed potential items for the work programme that can be prioritised and allocated by the Chairman of the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee in consultation with the Director of Adults’ Health and Care and would consider any future items for consideration.
10
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 September 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 09/09/2025 Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee 06 Oct 2025
Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held on 9 September 2025 were confirmed.
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