Scrutiny Committees represent
the interests of local people about important issues that affect
them. They look at how the decisions, policies and services of the
Council and other key public agencies impact on the area and on
residents. Scrutiny Committees do not take decisions but can make
recommendations to decision-makers about how they are delivering on
objectives.
The Scrutiny of Health
Committee scrutinises any matter relating to the planning,
provision and operation of health services in the County, including
Ambulance Trusts and the policies of the Health and Care
Partnerships. The aim is to act as a lever to improve the health of
local people, ensuring that the needs of the local people are
considered as an integral part of the delivery and development of
health services and will look:
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To focus on action to achieve health
improvement;
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To examine health care in the context of the wider
determinants of health;
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To examine how health services address the needs of
local communities;
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To especially address health
inequalities;
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To ensure that local health and health related
issues are being tackled jointly and in a co-ordinated way across
agencies;
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To contribute to annual health checks by providing
feedback to the Integrated Care Boards and NHS Trusts serving North
Yorkshire on their performance and the
experiences that the Committee has with them.
There is currently a North Yorkshire
Independent vacant seat on this Committee.