Minutes:
Mrs R Gott advised that she had concerns with regards to the slotting in of staff on the Integrated Care Board and the potential impact on services. She also highlighted concerns around pressures being experienced within mental health service provision citing her own personal experiences.
David Gallagher, Executive Director of Place Based Delivery (Central and Tees Valley) North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board reported that the process of slotting in staff to the new organisation was being undertaken in accordance with NHS “Agenda for Change” principles and is in keeping with agreed HR protocols.
In respect of Mrs Gott’s concerns regarding mental health, Jennifer Illingworth, Care Group Director, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust suggested that these could be discussed outside of the formal Committee.