The Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of important health and social care matters, including the NHS Joint Forward Plan, an update on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, and the Lincolnshire Better Care Fund. The meeting agenda also included the Director of Public Health's annual report, focusing on the public health case for quality employment.

NHS Joint Forward Plan

A report was scheduled to be presented regarding the NHS Joint Forward Plan. This plan is a requirement for NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and the discussion was intended to invite the Board to note these requirements and consider how they align with the local Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire ICB Cluster is involved in this initiative.

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Refresh

The Board was set to receive an update on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA). This assessment provides an overview of the health and wellbeing needs of the population in Lincolnshire. The report was to be presented by Alison Christie, Head of Prevention and System Oversight – Public Health, and Rachel Belcher, Programme Manager – Public Health. The agenda indicated that infographics and details of JSNA topics were available as appendices to this report.

Lincolnshire Better Care Fund

A report was scheduled to provide an update on the Lincolnshire Better Care Fund. Martin Samuels, Executive Director - Adult Care and Community Wellbeing, was due to present information on the 2025/26 Better Care Fund planning guidance and the final submission for the third quarter.

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025

The meeting agenda included the consideration of the Director of Public Health's Annual Report for 2025. Professor Derek Ward, Director of Public Health, was scheduled to present this report, which focuses on The Public Health Case for Quality Employment. The Board was invited to consider the findings and recommendations within this report.

Forward Plan

The Board was also scheduled to review the Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board Forward Plan for the period of March 2026 to February 2027. This plan outlines future items for discussion and decision-making.