To update HOSC on next steps with the finalised East Sussex Maternity Services Stragey and to consider the Committees future role in monitoring progress
To consider specific proposals for inpatient mental health services arisig from the broader 'Better by Design' strategy for mental healthcare in Sussex. To consider how HOSC will scrutinise the propsals and specifically whether they constitute a 'substantial variation or development' of services which necessitates formal consultation with HOSC as outlined in health scrutiny legislation
To present HOSC with an update on the outcomes from consultation on this programme which involves proposals for new and converted facilities at Hellingly, East Sussex
To present the report from HOSC's Rural Health Event held in November 2009 and agree how rural issues will be taken froward within the Committee's work