Rob Howard

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee Officer

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 30 April 2026 10:00 am

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the decision-making process surrounding St Mary's Birth Centre and receive an update on Speech and Language Therapy services across the region. The committee was also set to review its work programme and address questions from members.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission Officer

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to discuss significant public health issues, including the concerning infant mortality rate in Leicester, the findings of the LLR Child Death Overview Panel's annual report, and health protection updates. The Commission noted the critical infant mortality figures and endorsed ongoing work with partners to address this, while also reviewing detailed findings on child deaths and receiving updates on health protection measures.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission Officer

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to discuss health protection, public health research, and mental health and suicide prevention. Key decisions included noting the strategic direction for building local research capacity, endorsing community partnerships in research, and agreeing to write to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to request increased funding for vaccination programmes in the city.

Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 5 March 2026 9:30 am

The Leicester City Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of public health initiatives and service updates. Key topics included a three-year action plan for children and young people's engagement, updates on adult mental health services, and the progress of the Changing Futures programme for individuals facing multiple disadvantages. The board was also set to review the performance of the CURE smoking cessation service and receive updates on neighbourhood working and the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) reorganisation.

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee Officer

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 10:00 am

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Joint Health Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the ongoing situation at St Mary's Birth Centre, the work of the LLR SEND & Inclusion Alliance, and winter pressures within local health services. Key decisions included noting the progress of engagement regarding St Mary's Birth Centre and agreeing to a future meeting to discuss winter pressures in more detail.