Agenda item

To consider the report of the Director of Transformation and Governance on proposals from the NHS or providers of health services to vary or develop health services in the area of the Committee.

Items for Monitoring

a) Portsmouth Hospitals Trust: Spinal Surgery Service Implementation update

b) Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust: Update on Temporary Closure of Older People’s Mental Health Ward (Beaulieu)

Items for Information

a)    Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust: Planned Changes to West Hampshire Learning Disability Service

Items for Monitoring

a. Portsmouth Hospitals Trust: Spinal Surgery Service Implementation update

Members received a brief update regarding the transfer of the Elective Spinal Service from Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust to University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust on 31 October 2018.  No specific patient feedback or concerns had been noted but Members drew attention to the difficult nature of recovery from surgery.

RESOLVED

That the Committee:

a) Note the progress on transitioning the Elective Spinal Service from Portsmouth to Southampton.

b) Request a further update from University Hospital Southampton for the November 2019 meeting.

b. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust: Update on Temporary Closure of Older People’s Mental Health Ward (Beaulieu)

Representatives from Southern Health updated Members on the reopening of Beaulieu Ward with a new dementia friendly environment, a significant cultural shift, and multidisciplinary recruitment that will benefit all new patients.  The facility is now updated, environmentally friendly, and single sex compliant.  While the ward is reopening with 3 fewer beds (17 to 14), this will have no impact of patients and allow for improved patient service and innovative care.  This very first frailty friendly ward will be staffed with providers who have all necessary qualifications to improve outcomes and keen, positive ward managers providing a positive experience for patients and carers in the long run.

In response to questions, Members heard:

• Members had an invitation to visit and walk through the ward before it is open to patients.
• The reduction in beds will improve quality care without adverse impact.
• The staff make an effort, when possible, to get patients to enjoy the outdoors and there is an outside space as well.
• There is a meaningful plan to make sure patients’ days are varied and engaging.
• Effort is made to accept patients, brought in by carers, from the entire county but with proper and prompt admission and only for as long as needed.
• Demand and availability of beds will be monitored.

RESOLVED

That the Committee:

a)         Note the update of the improvements and reopening. 

b)         Request a further written update statement be circulated to HASC Members for the November 2019 Meeting

Items for Information

a. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust: Planned Changes to West Hampshire Learning Disability Service

Members heard from Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust that due to enduring logistical challenges, a change in base for the staff would make possible a more efficient and effective range of services for users.  Users and carers had been engaged and the change was positively received.  The new location will be easily accessible with better technological connectivity that will allow for better and more effective use of time. It is anticipated to be short term move.

In response to questions, Members heard there will be:

• Dedicated NHS connection in the building
• Two dedicated disability parking spots which will be adequate for users
• Public transportation will not be an issue because users are often reliant on family member driving them

RESOLVED

That the Committee:

a)         Note the update of the change in service base and determined it not a substantial change. 

b)         Request a further update be provided to HASC Members for the November 2019 Meeting