Agenda and minutes

Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 12th March, 2024 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, Northants, NN17 1QG

Contact: Raj Sohail 

Items
No. Item

32.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Jon-Paul Carr and Councillor Mark Pengelly (Councillor Matt Keane was in attendance, as a substitute).

33.

Members' Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

No declarations were made.

34.

Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 January 2024 pdf icon PDF 77 KB

Presented By: Chair

Minutes:

RESOLVED that: The minutes be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.

35.

Substance Misuse pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Presented By: Helene Denness, Deputy Director of Public Health

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report by the Deputy Director of Public Health, which provided an overview of substance misuse needs in North Northamptonshire and local action to improve outcomes for people with substance misuse issues, including through local treatment and recovery services.

RESOLVED that: The report be noted.

36.

NHS Health Checks pdf icon PDF 722 KB

Presented By: Jane Bethea, Director of Public Health

Minutes:

The Committee considered a presentation by the Public Health Commissioning Manager, which outlined ‘NHS Health Checks’, intended to reduce the risk of adults aged 40-74 developing serious health conditions.

RESOLVED that: The presentation be noted.

37.

Close of Meeting

Minutes:

There being no further business, the Chair thanked the Committee for their attendance and closed the meeting at 9:10pm.