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Decision details

Breast cancer screening, childhood immunisation and reducing self-harm

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Update on breast cancer screening, childhood immunisation and reducing self-harm (following approval of Strategic Theme report recommendation in July 2022)

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

A That Cabinet noted the performance and progress, identified actions and the governance arrangements for the three programmes covered by the report.

B That Cabinet request that NHS England provides a breast cancer screening site in Merton as a matter of urgency. This would improve access to important services and contribute to reducing health inequalities.

C That Cabinet agreed to continue to use Council channels to increase uptake of immunisations, screening and to promote services that support the mental health of children and young people

Report author: Clarissa Larsen

Publication date: 21/06/2023

Date of decision: 19/06/2023

Decided at meeting: 19/06/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 27/06/2023

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