The Board noted the report and in particular:
(i) The work that had been undertaken and was ongoing in regards to the linking-up of GP’s IT systems.
(ii) NHS England’s commitment to provide winter pressure funds much earlier and also that they are reviewing resilience plans over the next few weeks in preparation for the winter season.
(iii) The still needed to be some evidence that the ‘hub’ and surge appointments were being used by ‘ill people’ rather than for additional routine appointments.