Agenda item - Chair's Communications

45.1    The Chair gave the following communications:

Firstly, I wanted to give you a quick update on planning for the JHOSC on children’s cancer. At our March special meeting, the HOSC agreed that it wanted to scrutinise NHS England plans, and this was subsequently approved at March 30 Full Council. HOSCs in East and West Sussex and Kent have decided that they don’t want to scrutinise this issue, but the standing South West London & Surrey HOSC does. We’ll consequently probably seek to temporarily join the SW London JHOSC. However, it’s not yet clear whether the standing South East London JHOSC wants to scrutinise. In any case, I think we’re looking at early summer before anything formal happens.

Also, Anyone aged 75 or over or who has a weakened immune system will be eligible for a Spring booster vaccination to top up their protection against becoming seriously unwell from Covid. Anyone eligible can book now for appointments from next week. www.nhs.uk/covid-booster

From next week there will be free and low cost events running across the city until the end of April to help older people improve their strength and balance to prevent falls. You can pick up a Stay Strong, Stay Steady Stay Independent programme at libraries and other venues across the city or you can view the programme on the council or Ageing Well website. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/stay-strong-events