Cabinet:

(a)          noted the content of the report presented and the views expressed from consultation so far;

(b)             agreed the proposals in the report for the establishment of Healthwatch Herefordshire, including the local vision and that Healthwatch Herefordshire be provided through an arrangement with the local voluntary sector for an initial period of 2 years (option 2); and

(c)             authorised the Deputy Chief Executive to implement these proposals, including the recruitment of an independent Chair of Healthwatch Herefordshire.