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Terms of reference

East Sussex Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC)

1. To scrutinise matters relating to the provision of health care and to promote the
   equality of opportunities in health care for the inhabitants of East Sussex.
2. To make reports and recommendations to local NHS bodies, as defined, patients’
   representatives, the County Council and to other relevant bodies on matters affecting
   the provision of health care for the inhabitants of East Sussex.
3. To respond to consultation by any local NHS body or Foundation Trust with reference
   to any proposal for substantial development of the health service in the county, and/or
   affecting the inhabitants of East Sussex or for a substantial variation in the provision of
   such service excluding those exempt from consultation as specified in regulations and to
   make comments by the due date specified by the local NHS body referring the matter.
4. To consider and respond to consultations or requests for information by the Secretary
   of State (or on their behalf) in relation to NHS proposals for service change affecting the
   inhabitants of East Sussex which have been called in by the Secretary of State, or
   where a request has been made to call in such a proposal.
5. To make a request to the Secretary of State that a proposal for service change
   affecting the inhabitants of East Sussex be called in where the committee is satisfied
   that the criteria for requesting a call-in (as set out in statutory guidance) are met.
6. To evaluate and review the effectiveness of the implementation or other outcome of
   its recommendations in improving the health services for the inhabitants of East Sussex.
7.  To undertake all the statutory functions of the scrutiny committee in accordance with
   relevant current legislation and national guidance, relating to reviewing and scrutinising
   health service matters.
8. To encourage the County Council, District and Borough Councils to take into account
   the implications of their policies and activities on health and the promotion of equality in
   the provision of health care.
9.  To contribute to the development of policy to improve the provision of health care for
   the inhabitants of East Sussex.
10.  To respond to or make proposals for joint scrutiny of health provision in adjoining
    areas which may impact on the provision of health care for the inhabitants of East
    Sussex, including appointing members of the committee to relevant Joint Health
    Overview and Scrutiny Committees and agreeing the Terms of Reference for such
    committees.
11. In all of the above, to seek, and take account of, views of the inhabitants of East
    Sussex and to liaise with local Healthwatch in this respect.

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