Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee report on Healthcare for London April 2008

'Healthcare for London': Final Report of the Committee - April 2008

The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JOSC) published a report in April 2008 setting out its findings in response to Lord Darzi's report 'Healthcare for London' proposals. The JOSC Committee is the first scrutiny committee to represent such a wide population including London boroughs, Essex and Surrey County Councils and was established to provide an effective mechanism through which Members could represent the views of their communities to NHS London.

Members acknowledged the need to ensure that the reforms address issues around accessibility of healthcare and physical access to facilities and are keen to see highlight the role of local authorities as key deliverers of change. The report provides findings, concerns and makes a number of recommendations designed to influence Lord Darzi's proposals. NHS London will release further proposals in the autumn which will be considered by the JOSC.

Please download the full report below.