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Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 5.00 p.m.

April 16, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The council meeting focused on several key community and health initiatives, including the adoption of a mental health prevention concordat, the development of a Be Well program for health prevention, and the endorsement of a campaign to combat loneliness. The meeting also addressed updates on COVID-19 booster vaccinations and the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategy.

  1. Mental Health Prevention Concordat:

    • Decision: The council decided to join the Mental Health Prevention Concordat.
    • Arguments: This decision was supported as a way to unify existing efforts and attract future resources for mental health initiatives.
    • Implications: Joining the concordat commits the council to improving mental health through prevention, which could enhance community well-being and potentially attract additional funding.
  2. Be Well Program:

    • Decision: The council supported the development of the Be Well program, aimed at aligning various health prevention efforts across the community.
    • Arguments: Proponents argued that a unified approach would streamline efforts and enhance the effectiveness of health prevention.
    • Implications: The program aims to reduce prevalent health issues such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes through coordinated prevention efforts, potentially improving public health outcomes.
  3. Just Say Hello Campaign:

    • Decision: Endorsement and continuation of the Just Say Hello campaign.
    • Arguments: The campaign was praised for its role in combating loneliness and fostering community connections.
    • Implications: Continued support for the campaign is expected to further alleviate loneliness among residents, particularly following the social isolation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. COVID-19 Booster Update:

    • Decision: The council reviewed the status of COVID-19 booster vaccinations, noting lower uptake among certain demographics.
    • Arguments: Concerns were raised about the low vaccination rates, particularly in minority and vulnerable groups.
    • Implications: The council recognized the need for targeted communication and outreach efforts to increase vaccination rates and protect public health.
  5. SEND Strategy:

    • Decision: Approval of the Draft Special Education Needs, Disabilities, and Inclusion Strategy for further consultation.
    • Arguments: The strategy was supported for its comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of students with disabilities.
    • Implications: The strategy aims to improve educational outcomes for students with special needs through better coordination and resources, pending further community feedback and final approval.

Additional Information: The meeting was productive, with a strong focus on health and community welfare. The discussions were constructive, with clear commitments made towards enhancing public services and community well-being. The transcript provided is entirely blank. There is no information available to summarise the meeting. If you have another transcript or additional details, please provide them so I can assist you further.

Attendees

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 (Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care) •  Aspire •  Poplar
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 (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding) •  Aspire •  Weavers
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 (Cabinet Member for Resources and the Cost of Living) •  Aspire •  Canary Wharf
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 (Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Education, Youth and Lifelong Learning (Statutory Deputy Mayor)) •  Aspire •  Canary Wharf
Dr Somen Banerjee
Denise Radley
Steve Reddy
Matthew Adrien  Service Director at Healthwatch Tower Hamlets
Dr Neil Ashman  Chief Executive of The Royal London and Mile End hospitals
Dr Ian Basnett  Public Health Director, Barts Health NHS Trust
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Councillor Ahmodur Khan  Scrutiny Lead for Resources •  Aspire •  Blackwall & Cubitt Town
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Councillor Amy Lee  Labour Party •  St Katharine's & Wapping
Amy Gibbs  Chair of Tower Hamlets Together
Vicky Scott  Chief Executive Officer THCVS
Charlotte Pomery  Chief Participation and Place Officer North East London Integrated Care Board
Kosru Uddin
Natalia Clifford
Liam Crosby
Naveed Mohammed
Joel West
Gemma Lyons