The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) of Barking and Dagenham Council was scheduled to discuss a range of public health matters. Key topics included an update from the London Ambulance Service, a new strategic approach to healthy weight, and contract variations for adult and young people's substance misuse services.

London Ambulance Service Update

The meeting was scheduled to receive an update from the London Ambulance Service. This would have provided information on the service's operations and performance.

A New Strategic Approach to Healthy Weight in Barking & Dagenham

A significant portion of the meeting was set aside to consider A New Strategic Approach to Healthy Weight in Barking & Dagenham. This agenda item indicated a planned discussion on strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing healthy weight issues within the borough.

Adult Substance Misuse Integrated Service - Contract Variation

The committee was scheduled to review a proposed contract variation for the Adult Substance Misuse (Drug and Alcohol) Integrated Service. This would have involved examining changes to the existing contract for services supporting adults with drug and alcohol issues.

Young People Substance Misuse Integrated Service - Contract Variation

Similarly, a contract variation for the Young People Substance Misuse (Drug and Alcohol) Integrated Service was on the agenda. This item would have focused on proposed amendments to the contract for services aimed at young people struggling with drug and alcohol misuse.

CIC Development Session Update

A verbal update was scheduled regarding a CIC Development Session. CIC stands for Community Interest Company, which are businesses that exist to benefit a community or social group. This update would have provided information on developments related to these types of organisations.

Resident's Story

The meeting was scheduled to hear from Jamie Postendorfen, Chair of the Just Say Parents' Group, who was invited to share a resident's story. This would have offered a personal perspective on issues relevant to the board's work.