Scrutiny for Northern Care Alliance is on the horizon!

A lack of public accountability for the NHS has finally been addressed after the committee tasked with overseeing the Northern Care Alliance has been reformed, following consistent pressure from Crompton Liberal Democrat Councillor, and Shadow Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Louie Hamblett.

Cllr Hamblett said: “After almost four years of no accountability we can finally get back around the table with other local authorities to discuss the pressing issues that affects hundreds of residents in Oldham, Rochdale, Bury and Salford. Backlogs, waiting times and lack of services are key issues for many of our residents and this is about holding those to account.”

Opposition Liberal Democrats have been calling for a joint scrutiny of Northern Care Alliance after Labour failed to challenge them after they took over four hospitals without any further checks or scrutiny.

Cllr Hamblett added: “As I said before it has been clear for some time now, that the government has abandoned the NHS.  Our local services are struggling.  In the absence of proper leadership from the government, local councillors need work with healthcare leaders to get the best possible outcomes for our residents, I am glad that we will no longer be spectators on the side lines while our health services are struggling."