The Chief Executive Officer, Healthwatch Darlington, submitted a report (previously circulated) updating the Board on its key statutory priorities and projects from April 2018 to June 2018.

The submitted report outlined the role of Healthwatch Darlington as a strong independent community champion which gave local people a voice that improved and enhanced health and social care provision on behalf of the people of Darlington and the statutory activities and projects it was involved with.  Particular reference was made to the fifth Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report that had been published (also previously circulated).

RESOLVED – That the report and the progress made to date for Healthwatch Darlington, as detailed in the submitted report, be noted.

REASON – To enable the Board to consider the work of Healthwatch Darlington.