Issue - meetings

Matters Arising

(1)       Mr Fittock said that he felt that it was important there was continuity in the membership of the Committee in order for it to maintain its credibility.  This was acknowledged by Lord Bruce-Lockhart. He said that there should be no reason for substitutes except in case of illness.

Meeting with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Patient and Public Involvement Forum representatives

(2)       Mr Fittock asked for feedback on an item of correspondence received from Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Patient and Public Involvement Forum had been dealt with.  Mr Chell said that he had held a very good meeting with representatives of the PPIF and explained in greater detail the role of the Committee and in particular the nature of Section 7 and Section 11 consultations.

Local Involvement Networks (LINks)

(3)       Mr Fittock indicated that whilst he was aware that there was an update report later on in the agenda relating to Local Involvement Networks (LINks) he was keen to ensure that the PPIFs were kept informed of progress being made in the establishment of a LINk.