LAY MEMBER’S HEADLINE FEEDBACK FROM THE WANDSWORTH PCT PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (PEC) MEETING WITH THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND THE PCT BOARD 11 FEBRUARY 2009

Andrew Craig’s latest report from what we have called the ‘engine room’ of health delivery in Wandsworth can be seen on the LINk website under Resources – Health & Social Care. Andrew is a Lay Member on the PEC ( Professional Executive Committee) of the Wandsworth PCT. The note reflects his own views and not necessarily those of the PCT or the PEC itself.

If you want to know more about commissioning competencies – how the PCT was approaching this and what an external panel thought of its achievements so far take a look at www.wandsworth-pct.nhs.uk/about/WCC/default.asp (PEC and Board papers are available at www.wandsworth.nhs.uk For further information about Board meetings which are held in public contact Sandra Notridge on 020 8812 7740 or e-mail at sandra.notridge@wpct.nhs.uk )

One general point emerged very clearly from Andrew’s commentary on the meeting – how important it will be for the PCT to work with users of health and social care services to make sure that the changes proposed are understood. They need Wandsworth people to go with them on this journey of change and transformation in the way our health services are to be delivered. The LINk will be on board for the whole trip.