The Health and Wellbeing Board of Bromley Council met on Thursday 25 June 2026 to discuss the development of neighbourhood teams, the Better Care Fund plan for 2026-2027, and updates on public health initiatives. The meeting also reviewed the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and the Board's work programme.

Development of Neighbourhood Teams

The Board was scheduled to receive an update on the progress of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) in Bromley. The report indicated that since January 2026, the programme had moved from design to early implementation across all four neighbourhoods. Key developments included the go-live of a multi-long-term conditions pathway in the South West INT, the delivery of multi-agency frailty training, and the development of a children and young people's asthma model. The report highlighted the need for key enablers to support the scaling up of these teams, such as the implementation of the INT leadership and workforce model and the mobilisation of Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) resources. The next three to six months were identified as critical for achieving consistent delivery across all INTs, with priorities focused on scaling adult pathways, embedding neighbourhood leadership, and finalising mental health and children and young people's components.

Better Care Fund Plan 2026-2027

A report was presented outlining the Bromley Better Care Fund (BCF) Plan for 2026-2027. This plan, developed in line with national guidance, detailed the agreed approach, principles, and areas of focus for the year, aligning with emerging neighbourhood health policy. The BCF is a national programme designed to integrate health and social care services to help residents remain independent for longer, avoid hospital admissions, and receive coordinated support. For 2026-2027, the plan emphasised strengthening integration, prevention, and preparing local systems for future reforms. It proposed a three-phase approach: mapping and clarification of BCF activity, review against policy and evidence, and moving towards a future state with a rebalancing of resources towards preventative interventions. The plan also detailed the BCF's priorities, including prevention, early intervention, supporting independence, reducing avoidable hospital admissions and delayed discharges, and improving care coordination. Key performance indicators, such as non-elective admissions for residents aged 65 and over, delayed discharges, and admissions to long-term residential and nursing care, were to be monitored. The report also outlined the financial contributions to the BCF, totalling £45,745,352, from both the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Local Authority.

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Update

The Board was scheduled to be informed about the latest publications and upcoming releases related to the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA). This statutory requirement provides a comprehensive overview of the health and wellbeing needs of the local population, informing strategic priorities and commissioning decisions. The report indicated that the Contraception Needs Assessment executive summary had been published, and the Obesity Needs Assessment was in production. Further needs assessments were planned for the ICB, sexual health, and an updated Children's JSNA. Additionally, a South East London (SEL) Gambling Needs Assessment was in preparation.

NHS Health Checks Programme Update

A verbal update was scheduled to be provided on the NHS Health Checks Programme. This programme aims to identify and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in adults aged 40-74.

Obesity Update

A verbal update was also planned regarding the ongoing work and initiatives related to tackling obesity within the borough.

Matters Outstanding and Work Programme

The Board was to review its work programme for the upcoming municipal year and consider progress on outstanding actions from previous meetings. The Matters Outstanding table detailed actions such as seeking a response from Oxleas regarding 12-hour breaches and awaiting the finalisation of the Bromley Outbreak Management Plan. The Work Programme outlined scheduled topics for future meetings, including updates on childhood obesity, sexual health commissioning, dementia support, and mental health hubs.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR1 1AS.