Agenda and minutes

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1.1 The Chair welcomed Members and members of the public to the meeting.

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Helen Birtwhistle – Director, Welsh NHS Confederation

Allison Williams, Chief Executive of Cwm Taf Health Board

2.1 The Committee questioned Helen Birtwhistle, Director, Welsh NHS Confederation and Allison Williams, Chief Executive of Cwm Taf Health Board, on Health Finances 2012-13 and beyond.

Action points:

Allison Williams agreed to send a note on the financial situation of Cwm Taf Health Board at month 7 of this financial year.

Allison Williams agreed to send a note on the total amount of drug wastage for Cwm Taf Health Board in the 2012-13 financial year.

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David Sissling – Director General for Health & Social Services/Chief Executive, NHS Wales

Kevin Flynn - Director Delivery & Deputy Chief Executive of NHS Wales

Dr Grant Robinson - Clinical Lead for Unscheduled Care

3.1 The Committee questioned David Sissling Director General for Health & Social Services/Chief Executive, NHS Wales, Kevin Flynn, Deputy Chief Executive NHS Wales and Dr Grant Robinson, Clinical Lead for Unscheduled Care, Welsh Government on Unscheduled Care.

Action points:

Mr Sissling agreed to send a note covering the 5 priority areas the Welsh Government is focusing on in the development of the national programme for unscheduled care, examples of initiatives to aid frail and elderly patients and how these are being promoted at both local and national level.

Mr Sissling agreed to send a note on the cost and future evaluation of the Choose Well scheme and the actual number so people accessing Welsh NHS Direct.

4.1 The papers were noted.

Items 6, 7 & 8

As the earlier sessions had overrun, the remainder of the business was deferred for a future meeting.

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