This meeting was scheduled to include updates from Public Health representatives about pharmacy provision, and the role of public health with regards to vaccinations and immunisations. The Panel were also scheduled to consider whether to approve the minutes of their previous meeting, which was held on the 18th October 2024.

Pharmacy Provision in North Lincolnshire

The Panel were scheduled to receive an update from Public Health about Pharmacy provision in North Lincolnshire.

This follows a detailed presentation from Rachel Forbes, the Assistant Director of Public Health and Steve Piper, the Senior Public Health Manager, during the previous meeting on 18 October 2024.

Minutes from the previous meeting record that the presentation covered:

• responsibilities for planning and commissioning
• dispensing rates
• recent changes to provision within North Lincolnshire
• the types and locations of specialist services provided via pharmacies

The minutes from the previous meeting note that:

The Chairman led a discussion on the presentation, with members asking questions about the number of pharmacies, co-ordination between providers, minor ailment schemes, delivery options, and ensuring patient choice

Vaccination and Immunisation - the Role of Public Health

The Panel were scheduled to discuss Vaccination and Immunisation - the Role of Public Health , with the Assistant Director of Public Health.

This continues the Panel's work programme, having previously discussed this topic in a meeting on 8 May 2024.

Minutes of the previous meeting

The Panel were scheduled to consider whether to approve the minutes of their previous meeting, which you can read here: HealthIntPerfScrutinyPanel 181024DG.