Agenda and draft minutes

Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee (Frimley Park Hospital) - Friday, 6 September 2024 2.30 pm

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10/24	APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS Share this item The Chairman to report apologies for absence and substitutions. Additional documents: Webcast for 10/24 Minutes: Caroline Hutton, Deputy Chief Executive (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) and Senior Responsible Officer for the New Frimley Park Hospital program.
11/24	MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS: 17 MAY 2024 PDF 226 KB Share this item Purpose of the item: To agree the minutes of the Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee (Frimley Park Hospital) held on 17 May 2024 as a true and accurate record of proceedings. Additional documents: Webcast for 11/24 Minutes: The minutes were AGREED as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
12/24	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Share this item All Members present are required to declare, at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter (i) Any disclosable pecuniary interests and / or (ii) Other interests arising under the Code of Conduct in respect of any item(s) of business being considered at this meeting NOTES: • Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest • As well as an interest of the Member, this includes any interest, of which the Member is aware, that relates to the Member’s spouse or civil partner (or any person with whom the Member is living as a spouse or civil partner) • Members with a significant personal interest may participate in the discussion and vote on that matter unless that interest could be reasonably regarded as prejudicial. Additional documents: Webcast for 12/24 Minutes: Cllr Trefor Hogg declared he was a community representative to NHS Frimley. Cllr Carla Morson declared that she had a close family member that worked for Frimley Park Hospital. Cllr Bill Withers declared that his wife worked for Surrey Heath on the community side. Cllr Tony Virgo declared he was working for Radio Frimley Park run by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
13/24	PUBLIC QUESTIONS Share this item The deadline for public questions is seven days before the meeting (Friday 30 August 2024). Additional documents: Webcast for 13/24 Minutes: None received.
14/24	MEMBER QUESTIONS PDF 109 KB Share this item The deadline for Member’s questions is 12pm four working days before the meeting (Monday 2 September 2024). Additional documents: Webcast for 14/24 Minutes: Five Member questions were received in advance of the meeting, which were published as a supplementary agenda. The Chairman talked the Committee through the responses received.
15/24	FRIMLEY PARK NEW HOSPITAL PROGRAMME- PROGRESS SO FAR PDF 155 KB Share this item Purpose of the item: To receive an oral strategic overview update to cover: 1. A detailed update on the progress of the hospital and the selection process - Setting out a clear picture on when we could communicate to people about the sites and when we consider we could do that - Update on the plan for the next five years 2. An update on the current situation at Frimley Park Hospital and how that continues to be managed - Update on access to the current site, the new diagnostic unit and on the out of hospital urgent care facilities for residents requiring same day access 3. An update on working with Healthwatch Surrey (HwS) on how we can reach out to harder to reach local communities - Refer to the accompanying draft proposal paper about how we are collaborating with Healthwatch Surrey 4. Engagement of the staff at Frimley Park Hospital - An update into views and communications Additional documents: Webcast for 15/24 Minutes: Witnesses: James Clarke, Frimley Health Chief Strategy Officer (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) Cain Thomas, Interim Programme Director, New Frimley Park Hospital Programme (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) Carol Deans, Director, Communications and Engagement (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) Sam Burrows, Chief Transformation, Delivery and Digital Officer (NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board) Ellie Davies, Associate Director, Communications and Engagement (NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board) Key points raised during the discussion: Update on the current situation at Frimley Park Hospital [Item 6b] Key points raised: Government review and internal leadership changes The Chief Strategy Officer explained that the government announced a comprehensive review of the New Hospital Programme. Signals received so far were around continuing the programme as normal. At the Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 4 September, it was confirmed RAAC hospitals were still a priority. There were internal leadership changes, with Lance McCarthy as the new CEO and Caroline Hutton as the new Senior Responsible Officer for the New Hospital Programme. Work was being undertaken to understand what changes would potentially be needed as part of the announcement. The new hospital remained a priority. Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Works The Chief Strategy Officer outlined that work undertaken on RAAC was likely to last up to around 2030 and were not intended to be a permanent fix. By end of 2024/25 nearly £30 million would be spent on reinforcements to make the current hospital site safe. Disruption to patients during these works is significant during works. For example, the paediatric ward was currently being reinforced and therefore closed. It had to be ensured that the patients were moved to an appropriate place. Remedial work was also done on operating theatres, all of which could not be removed simultaneously, and therefore needed a phased approach. Structural engineers were on the current hospital site bi-weekly to continue inspections, on an ongoing basis. Essential new wards and breast cancer diagnostic facility The Chief Strategy Officer brought attention to Frimley’s new inpatient and diagnostic facility, which was a £49 million investment into the current site. This would provide additional capacity of 74 inpatient beds. It was set up under modern hospital principles, such as single rooms and bays, with a dedicated breast care diagnostic and outpatient unit. This facility would open in early 2024 and help with the hospital’s current demand. Current access issues and plans The Chief Strategy Officer outlined that a main challenge with the current hospital site was travel, parking and access. Frimley Park Hospital had off-site parking on Lyon Way which was an approximately ten-minute walk to the hospital. Staff parking had been relocated to Lyon Way for more capacity on the hospital site. Work was being done collaboratively with partners to ensure patients were not brought on site unnecessarily, such as through virtual appointments, patient-initiated follow-ups, and community diagnostics. Work was continuing on what could be done to make travel to the hospital easier. System wide urgent care The Chief Transformation, Delivery and Digital Officer outlined that when ... view the full minutes text for item 15/24
16/24	DATE OF NEXT MEETING Share this item The next public meeting has been scheduled for Friday 18^th October 2024. Additional documents: Webcast for 16/24 Minutes: The next meeting would be held on Friday 22 November 2024.