THE pubic has been invited to comment on changes to the NHS in the Teesside area.

The Joint Consultation Committee has been set up to enable health service staff, patient's groups and the public to give their views.

Councillors from Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Hartlepool, North Yorkshire, Cleveland and Durham councils will also be taking part.

Meetings of the committee will take place at Middlesbrough Town Hall at 10am on Monday, November 8, 17 and 28, December 12, and January 5 and 12.

For more information contact the scrutiny officer, Jon Ord, on (01642) 729706.

Councillors from Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Hartlepool, North Yorkshire, Cleveland and Durham councils will also be taking part.

They will examine changes proposed in a recent review of hospital services, whether these changes are in the best interests of local people, and if there has been enough consultation.Councillors from Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Hartlepool, North Yorkshire, Cleveland and Durham councils will also be taking part.

They will examine changes proposed in a recent review of hospital services, whether these changes are in the best interests of local people, and if there has been enough consultation.