Outside body

Tackling substantial developments or variations to NHS services in Lincolnshire.

The role of this Committee is to:

• Review and scrutinise any matters relating to the planning, provision and operation of health services which affect the residents of Lincolnshire.
• Consider and respond to any consultations by any local NHS body, which constitute a substantial development or substantial variation in the provision of health services in Lincolnshire and where required, refer the matter to the Secretary of State.
• Consider and respond to any health consultations, which affect the residents of Lincolnshire.
• Establish time limited task and finish groups in relation to the health service provision.
• Make reports and recommendations to any local NHS body, the County Council, the Executive or relevant Executive Councillor in relation to any of the Committee's functions listed above.
• Liaise with the Lincolnshire Local Involvement Network in relation to the health care element of the Network’s work programme and to consider referrals from the Local Involvement Network in relation to health care.