THE group which from next year will be running NHS services across west Essex is inviting the public to attend its monthly board meetings. 

The GP-led West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) will take over the role of NHS North Essex in April 2013 and wants to involve local people in the running of the organisation.

Dr Rob Gerlis, Chairman of WECCG, said: “This is an exciting time for local healthcare and engaging with patients and other key members of the community from the beginning is going to be integral to the way we run.

“We are very keen to build upon the hard work of NHS West Essex in keeping patients and the public informed about being part of the commissioning process. As party of that, we would very much like to welcome people to our board meetings when there will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions.”

Up to and including August, the board meetings will start at 9.30am in the Boardroom, Building 4, Spencer Close, St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping on June 28, July 26 and August 30. Future dates will be September 27, October 25, November 29, December 20, January 31, February 28 and March 28 at venues to be advised.