Montgomeryshire Local Committee Briefing October 2020
This meeting took place online using Microsoft Teams The programme is being developed to help patients with holistic support. This is based upon a North Powys Wellbeing highly successful programme that Programme was launched in Glasgow in 2014.
The committee received a Each patient is given the presentation from Carly Skitt, opportunity to say what they need Programme Lead at Powys with regards to support. The main Teaching Health Board (PTHB) for areas of support that people the North Powys Wellbeing Hub. require are finance, transportation Funding of nearly £3m has been and fatigue. The project is allocated to the programme so far. currently seeking feedback on the proposals for improving cancer The current pandemic has affected journeys prior to implementing the timetable for delivery of this different models of care across project. However, the changes Powys to establish which work needed to provide services under best. the current restrictions has led to the emphasis on digital services Anyone living with cancer who being bolstered. wishes to share their story can get in touch via email at: The hub will follow the ‘Model of [email protected] or by Care in Powys’ which has a focus on calling 01597 826043. health and wellbeing of Powys residents. You can find further Shrewsbury and Telford information on this online at Hospitals http://www.powyswellbeing.wales /keydocuments Julia Clarke, Director of Corporate Services gave the committee an The vision for this project is the update on the Shrewsbury and bringing together of community, Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH). The primary and wellness services Trust has formed an improvement across North Powys. alliance with University Hospitals Birmingham to support the Improving Cancer Journeys in sustainability delivery of excellent Powys care.
Cerys Humphreys, Macmillan This complements the work being Programme Lead, spoke to the performed in relation to the Quality committee about the project that is Compliance Action Plan which aims aimed at providing support to to improve the patient journey. people living with cancer to live There has been good progress their lives as full as they can. against the plan but the aim is to now ensure that the changes COVID – PTHB Update become embedded in their working practices. Testing remains a challenge with capacity an issue. There is Capital spending is taking place at currently prioritisation of testing a higher than normal level. This taking place. Where clusters of will result in a Same Day infection are identified then Emergency Care Centre at Royal targeted communications are put in Shrewsbury Hospital and the place. Alongside this a support former Wrekin Maternity Led Unit services are put in place by PTHB, being converted to a Priorities Powys County Council, Public Admission Unit with 17 beds. Health Wales and Welsh Ambulance Services Trust. PTHB has welcomed the improvement alliance with The most recent cluster was in University Hospitals Birmingham Welshpool. In this case an and continues to engage with SaTH additional 500 tests were made to seek assurance with regards to available to the local population. service quality and capacity.
Bro Ddyfi Hospital Development
The financial business case for this development has now been approved by the PTHB Board. This project has encountered several delays due to issues with highways planning, securing replacement contractors and the current pandemic. The project is scheduled for completion in Summer 2022.
PTHB Quarter 3 and 4 Winter Protection Plan
PTHB will be submitting their plan on the 21st October 2020. Powys CHC continue to engage in this process to help inform the plan.