Jason Strelitz

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Officer

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 17th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The London Borough of Newham's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss emerging matters in health and social care, hospital pressures, and alcohol misuse inequalities. The commission agreed to note submissions and comments made regarding hospital pressures and confirmed its intention to further examine reablement, step-down, and discharge support at a future meeting. Councillors also agreed to note reports on alcohol misuse and take forward observations and recommendations as part of ongoing scrutiny.

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Friday 18th July 2025

The Officer Key Decision meeting of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss the commencement of a mini-competition for high needs adult mental health supported living. The decision was delegated to Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults and Health, in consultation with Councillor Neil Wilson, Lead Member for Health and Adult Social Care. The report pack outlined the reasons for the decision and the implications of the proposal.

Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss several key issues impacting the borough, including food strategy, safeguarding, health equity, and neighbourhood development. The board agreed to note the progress being made in testing integrated neighbourhood working in Newham and the further development of population health approaches to target and improve health outcomes for residents. They also agreed to note the contents of a report from Healthwatch Newham on community safeguarding.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 29th April 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss emerging issues in the borough, community mental health services, and leisure services. The committee agreed to extend the meeting to allow for a full discussion on leisure services. The Declarations of interest and minutes from the previous meeting were noted and approved respectively.

Officer Key Decision

Officer Key Decision - Tuesday 15th April 2025

At the Officer Key Decision meeting on 15 April 2025, Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults & Health, considered proposals regarding annual leave and sickness terms and conditions for Juniper Ventures. The decision was made to call in the item for further discussion.