Members discussed this and questioned the ethics but the general view was they welcomed the plan as long as the patient is offered a full supportive programme, could opt in or out and the risks be made clear to them and that it is an appropriate pathway if there is a risk benefit. The Chair informed members that this had already been successfully implemented in other CCGs in the country. Mr Stewart gave an update on: The Estate Technology Transformation Fund (ETTF) which offers capital for new builds. The deadline was June and 6 practices put bids in. There were 4 practices where they are to and the CCG are putting together ‘potential proceed’ phase now a project initiation document with a view potentially of the business cases. Level 1 part of Pharmacy Scheme that has been running for over a year will cease on Monday 14th November following consultation but level 2 will continue. 90% of patients were consulted and 93% agreed that doctors should not prescribe over- the-counter medicines. All pharmacies have been given notice that level 1 will cease from close of business Sunday 13th November. Pharmacy budget of £200k a year and at the end of Yr1 10-12,000 claimed on level 1 and 400 on level 2. So there will be a saving on future consultations at level 1 and the CCG believe it will have an impact on GP workload. The CCG need to have their implementation plan for the GP Forward View by the 23rd December and Mr Stewart will explain the outline summary of how the CCG intend to implement the components of the GP Forward View at the next LMC meeting on the 5th December. (Some content lost due to background noise) The Chair thanked Mr Stewart & Ms Hawker for coming. ACTION: 86. WUTH Update The Chair invited Mr Gary Price, Associate Director of Strategy, to give an update. Mr Price informed members of an action point from the last meeting regarding a respiratory and diabetes update and confirmed he had put the CCG in touch with the LMC office manager, Mrs Lepts, to arrange their attendance at the next LMC meeting to give an update on the work. Mr Price then gave a brief update on WUTH specific headlines: Finance and Performance plans are on target for Q2. 4 hour performance remains on agreed projectory and conscious of Dec, lost 60 – care home beds in the system
Members discussed this and questioned the ethics but the general view was they welcomed the plan as long as the patient is offered a full supportive programme, could opt in or out and the risks be made clear to them and that it is an appropriate pathway if there is a risk benefit. The Chair informed members that this had already been successfully implemented in other CCGs in the country. Mr Stewart gave an update on: The Estate Technology Transformation Fund (ETTF) which offers capital for new builds. The deadline was June and 6 practices put bids in. There were 4 practices where they are ‘potential to proceed’ phase now and the CCG are putting together a project initiation document with a view potentially of the business cases. Level 1 part of Pharmacy Scheme that has been running for over a year will cease on Monday 14th November following consultation but level 2 will continue. 90% of patients were consulted and 93% agreed that doctors should not prescribe over- the-counter medicines. All pharmacies have been given notice that level 1 will cease from close of business Sunday 13th November. Pharmacy budget of £200k a year and at the end of Yr1 10-12,000 claimed on level 1 and 400 on level 2. So there will be a saving on future consultations at level 1 and the CCG believe it will have an impact on GP workload. The CCG need to have their implementation plan for the GP Forward View by the 23rd December and Mr Stewart will explain the outline summary of how the CCG intend to implement the components of the GP Forward View at the next LMC meeting on the 5th December. (Some content lost due to background noise) The Chair thanked Mr Stewart & Ms Hawker for coming. ACTION: 86. WUTH Update The Chair invited Mr Gary Price, Associate Director of Strategy, to give an update. Mr Price informed members of an action point from the last meeting regarding a respiratory and diabetes update and confirmed he had put the CCG in touch with the LMC office manager, Mrs Lepts, to arrange their attendance at the next LMC meeting to give an update on the work. Mr Price then gave a brief update on WUTH specific headlines: Finance and Performance plans are on target for Q2. 4 hour performance – remains on agreed projectory and conscious of Dec, lost 60 care home beds in the system