The Chair welcomed members of the Board and those watching at home to the first meeting of the Wirral Place Based Partnership Board, which had been delayed due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Chair outlined the purpose of the Board in bringing together representatives of the Council, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, NHS providers and the Community, Voluntary and Faith Sector into a forum for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside to conduct its business in Wirral.