To receive apologies for absence. 

To receive details of any Member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a Member of the Board. 

To receive any declarations of interest by Members in respect of items on this agenda.  

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 13th January 2005. 

To note the attached report of the Assistant Director of IMPACT in respect of items dealt with by the Joint Health and Care Commissioning Group on 17th March 2005 (report by Jean Howard). 

To consider the attached papers and receive a presentation in respect of the Public Health White Paper published on 16th November 2004.  (Presentation by Mr P. Bates, Chief Executive of the PCT)

To consider plans to deal with the increased pressure on emergency and acute service during the forthcoming winter period. 

To receive a progress report on matters relating to Children’s Services. 

To receive a progress report on matters relating to the Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service. 

To agree the date of the next meeting.