Agenda item

Presentation by Director of Performance, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The Director of Performance, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, gave a presentation to update Board on Winter Planning arrangements.

Members were advised of the aims of winter planning, to respond to seasonal demand whilst maintaining patient safety and experience; the pressures on acute services, accident and emergency and referral to treatment; the system response which included additional bed capacity, a reduced elective programme and safe staffing; an investment of £2million to mobilise winter schemes; and the introduction of new and enhanced services.

Discussion ensued in respect of the reduced elective programme.

RESOLVED – That the thanks of the Board be conveyed to the Director of Performance, for her informative presentation.

REASON – To convey the views of the Board.