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Task and Terms of Reference

The task of the Panel was to bring to bear independent, expert, probing scrutiny on the revised service proposals from NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The aim of this scrutiny was to provide assurance through commentary that the revised proposals:

• were safe, sustainable, evidence-based and represented value for money,
• were robust, patient-centred and consistent with clinical best practice and national policy,
• took account of local circumstances and the views of individuals and communities affected, and
• had considered all viable service options.

In order to carry out its task the Panel had to:

• take account of local circumstances and the views of individuals and communities affected by effectively engaging with local people, in liaison with the Scottish Health Council,
• provide a clear, comprehensive and accessible commentary on both sets of proposals in a form also suitable for publication, and
• complete this work by the beginning of 2008.

A briefing paper on the Panel's role in Lanarkshire was distributed to those attending public meetings in Wishaw, East Kilbride and Airdrie.

A briefing paper on the Ayrshire & Arran proposals was also distributed prior to public meetings held in Kilmarnock and Ayr.