Agenda Item 05 Enclosure KPCT/10/15 NHS KIRKLEES Report To:
Title:
FOI Exemption Category
NHS Kirklees Board
Chief Executive/PEC Chair’s Report
Open
Lead Director:
Mike Potts Chief Executive
Author:
Mike Potts, Chief Executive David Anderson, PEC Chair
Key Points to Note:
This report updates Trust Board on current pertinent issues.
Budget Implications:
The PCT will work at all times to ensure ‘Best Value’ in the commissioning and delivery of services.
Risk Assessment:
The PCT will work at all times to minimise any risks inherent in the delivery or commissioning of healthcare.
Healthcare Benefits
The PCT will work at all times to ensure the delivery or commissioning of clinically effective healthcare for the people of Kirklees and to promote health improvements and minimise health inequalities.
Staffing Implications
The PCT is working in compliance with the NHS Human Resources Framework.
Legal Implications
The PCT acts at all times to be compliant with existing legislation
Sub Group/Committee:
N/A
Recommendation:
Trust Board are asked to RECEIVE and NOTE the content of this report.
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NHS KIRKLEES
Chief Executive/PEC Chair’s Report to the Trust Board 27January 2010 Appointment of External Auditor The Audit Commission Board have approved the appointment of Paul Lundy, an officer of the Commission’s in-house audit practice, as auditor to Kirklees PCT. The appointment is made under section 3 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 and covers the audit of the accounts for the financial years 2010/11 and 2011/12. Investor in People NHS Kirklees have been formally approved as a fully recognised Investor in People by the Yorkshire and Humber Recognition Panel as from 13 January 2010. We are delighted to have received this accreditation and would like to congratulate all concerned. A letter of thanks is to be sent to the IIP champions for their sterling work. Staff Survey The final response rate confirmation has been received for NHS Kirklees. This year’s response rate was 69.2% compared with 66% the previous year. Many thanks to all who responded. The information that will come out of the survey will be very valuable to the organisation as we strive to improve in any problem areas which may have been identified by our staff. Use of PCT Seal The PCT seal was used on 12 January 2010 on documents relating to the lease of the new HQ at Bradley.
Mike Potts Chief Executive
David Anderson PEC Chair
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