Apologies for absence had been received from board members: Sue Harris (Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust); Simon Trickett (Chief Executive, NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board); and Tina Russell (Corporate Director for Children and Young People, Herefordshire Council).  It was also noted that Ross Cook had recently left the position of Corporate Director for Economy and Environment (Herefordshire Council).