Agenda

To approve the record of the meeting held on 12 March 2026.

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he/she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report. 

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) will be providing a presentation, which as attached as an appendix to this report), to update Members on progress with the plans to create a Group Model with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS).

Estimated time: 25 minutes

This report provides an update on the proposed integration between Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and Medway Community Healthcare CIC (MCH). The proposal involves the transfer of MCH staff and services into KCHFT, forming a single NHS Foundation Trust to deliver more sustainable, integrated community services across Kent and Medway. Attached to the report is a completed substantial variation assessment for the Committee to consider.

Estimated time: 40 minutes

This report sets out an overview from NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board on the changes made to the NHS Funded IVF fertility treatment offer for Kent and Medway residents, which took effect from 1 April 2026.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

Attached to this report is a paper from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) which provides information on a proposed pathway redesign within mental health services, which would include the decommissioning of Bedgebury Ward in Maidstone. It explains that the core aim is to improve patient experience by supporting people to move from secure inpatient care directly into appropriate community-based support wherever clinically safe to do so.

Estimated time: 35 minutes

This report is intended to update the Committee on the background, procurement process and new framework for Residential and Nursing Care for Older People (Aged 65+), as approved by Cabinet on 5 May 2026.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

The One Medway Council Plan (OMCP) 2024/28 sets out the Council’s priorities and the performance indicators used to monitor performance. This report and appendices summarise how we performed in Quarter 4 on the delivery of these priorities. This report also presents the Quarter 4 2025/26 review of strategic risks.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

This item advises Members of the current work programme and allows the Committee to adjust it in the light of latest priorities, issues and circumstances. It gives Members the opportunity to shape and direct the Committee’s activities over the year. 

Estimated time: 5 minutes