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

The Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care presented the report, noting that a report on these issues had been considered previously by the Healthier Communities and Older People Scrutiny Panel and stating that this area required and relied on partnership and that the Council would work in partnership with colleagues in the Health service.

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