Decision details

RESOLVED: That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee would like to

(A) Make the following comments to the Healthier Communities Select Committee in relation to the proposed closure of the Walk In Centre at New Cross:

1.     We have heard a number of concerns about the proposed closure.

2.     We appreciate that the NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is likely to need more time to consider the responses received during the conclusion and we welcome that.

3.     We would welcome the final response from the CCG on this matter being provided to all councillors as the walk-in centre is a borough-wide service.

4.     We would welcome further details on GP recruitment and nurse retention bearing in mind Lewisham's population increase and Our Healthier South East London (OHSEL) / the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) primary care requirements.

5.     Current A&E performance figures for local trusts (Lewisham, King's and Guys and St Thomas') were discussed at our meeting and we question how this proposal will help improve performance.

(B) Refer this issue to Full Council.