Geoff Butler [Lay Member of the Wakley sub-Locality of the CCG] made it clear that, as the first point of contact with the CCG, his role was to ensure that the views of patients were championed at this level when ‘commissioning’ or contracting out services in the NHS.
Concerns about how Lay Members of CCGs and PPGs simply ‘went along’ with the decisions of professional members of liaison groups were expressed, but Geoff Butler said they were unfounded. Dr Mike Slot agreed, saying that whilst the PPG had been supportive of the Sid Valley Practice, it had always been questioning and challenging – as having the lay perspective was very important. Di Fuller reiterated that members of the public were welcome to become involved in the PPG.
Sue Cutting said that despite the pressures and budgetary constraints, it was the doctors who were leading the commissioning. Geoff Butler concurred that the medical practitioners were trying to get the best they could.
The position of Lay Members of the CCGs is central:
The role of this lay member will be to bring specific expertise and experience to the work of the governing body. Their focus will be strategic and impartial, providing an external view of the work of the CCG that is removed from the day-to-day running of the organisation. Their role will be to oversee key elements of governance including audit, remuneration and managing conflicts of interest. They will need to be able to chair the audit committee.
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Lay Members - Wakley NEW CCG
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