The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of reports focusing on key areas of public health and social care in Wandsworth. Discussions are expected to cover the development of neighbourhood health initiatives, updates on the Age Well strategy, and reports on carers' support, safeguarding adults, and the work of Healthwatch Wandsworth. The board will also review its work programme.

Neighbourhood Health in Wandsworth

A joint report from the Place Executive – Merton and Wandsworth and the Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health will outline the progress and plans for Neighbourhood Health in Wandsworth Paper No. 26-197. This initiative aims to improve how local health and care services work together for residents and communities, with early priorities including frailty and ageing well, prevention, mental health and wellbeing, children and young people, and maximising independence. The report seeks the Board's support for developing neighbourhood priorities and the work on frailty, and for regular updates on progress and outcomes for residents.

Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Age Well Update

The Director of Public Health will present an update on the Age Well priorities within the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy Paper No. 26-198. This report focuses on progress in falls prevention, dementia support, and action to reduce social isolation. It indicates positive progress across these areas, with strengthened partnerships and improved reach of preventative services. The Board is asked to consider how these priorities can be further embedded within neighbourhood health and wellbeing arrangements.

Wandsworth Adult and Young Carers' Charter - One Year Report 2025/26

The Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health will provide a report on the Wandsworth Adult and Young Carers' Charter - One Year Report 2025/26 Paper No. 26-199. This report details progress made during the year against the Charter's commitments, highlighting improved support for young carers, increased awareness of carers' needs among professionals, and initiatives to support carers' health and wellbeing. Challenges in securing consistent updates from partners and demonstrating collective impact are also noted, with a recommendation to move to a biennial reporting cycle.

Annual Report of the Safeguarding Adults Board

The Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health will present the Annual Report of the Safeguarding Adults Board Paper No. 26-200. This report provides assurance about the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in place and highlights achievements against the Board's strategic priorities. It aligns with the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy, particularly in its focus on prevention, reducing inequalities, and empowering communities. The Board is asked to note the report and agree to use neighbourhood health planning for sharing intelligence and supporting joint prevention priorities.

Healthwatch Annual Report 2025-26

The Deputy Director & Healthwatch Wandsworth Lead Officer will present the Healthwatch Annual Report 2025-26 Paper No. 26-201. The report details Healthwatch Wandsworth's activities over the past year, including the number of people involved in sharing their experiences and the impact of their recommendations. The Board is asked to note the report and business plan, and to consider planning for patient and service user engagement in light of potential legislative changes that may affect Healthwatch's future.

Work Programme

The Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health will present the Work Programme for the Health and Wellbeing Board Paper No. 26-202, outlining planned meetings and seminars. The Board is requested to note this indicative schedule, which is subject to change.

The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at 1.00 p.m. in Room 123 at The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth SW18 2PU. A live webcast will be available.