Issue - decisions

(a)          That the answers given to the pre-prepared questions and the question raised at the meeting be noted;

(b)          That written answers be provided on the late questions which were submitted to the Committee by Members;

(c)          That assurances be given over the renewal of the contractual arrangements with the Countess of Chester Hospital to ensure service continuity and uninterrupted patient access (by the end of March);

(d)          That an updated risk assessment on General Practitioner capacity and coverage across Flintshire be shared (by the end of April);

(e)          That the Council and the Health Board continue to work closely together to plan future primary health care services based on population growth and community and house-building planning;

(f)           That the Health Board involve the Council in scoping the planned review of Minor Injuries Unit service provision in Flintshire as a contributory solution to reducing demand on Accident and Emergency services (by end of April);  

(g)          That further information be shared on workforce recruitment, retention and training strategies with the Council supporting the proposal to develop a Medical School for North Wales;

(h)          That the Health Board be encouraged to enlist the support of regional partners in negotiating with Welsh Government a sufficient and sustainable operating budget.