NHS service changes
Barking and Dagenham Council recently appointed representatives to a joint committee overseeing NHS service changes in Outer North East London.
In September 2026, Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee appointed Councillor Michel Pongo, Councillor Donna Lumsden, and a third member to the Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC). This committee is tasked with reviewing and scrutinising large-scale NHS service changes that impact two or more boroughs within the Outer North East London region.
The JHOSC also holds regional NHS bodies accountable for alterations to how National Health Service services are delivered or organised. This oversight ensures that significant modifications to healthcare provision across the area are properly scrutinised.
Key facts
- In September 2026, Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee appointed representatives to the Outer North East London JHOSC. Source
- Councillor Michel Pongo and Councillor Donna Lumsden were nominated to serve on the JHOSC. Source
- The JHOSC reviews large-scale NHS service changes affecting two or more boroughs. Source
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