The Director of Quality and Safety at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside presented this report which identified key issues identified relating to Quality and Safety through the Wirral Quality and Performance Group and other relevant sources. The report included: Issues of concern, issues of a general update, and issues for assurance. The report also highlighted where appropriate the actions that have taken place and the timescale of completion.

Members highlighted the issue of the increase in mental health problems and provision of care, including an increase in patients being placed in beds out of the area due to problems in community provision locally. The issue of the spread of C Difficile was also highlighted, which was to be investigated in trials in January 2023.

Resolved – That the areas of concern contained within the report, and the actions that are being taken be noted.