The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to discuss key developments in local health and care services, including the strategy for the West and North London NHS Integrated Care Board and the progress of neighbourhood health initiatives within Haringey. A proposal for a new Haringey Community Advisory Forum for Neighbourhood Health and Care is also on the agenda.

West and North London NHS Integrated Care Board 10 Year Strategy

A significant portion of the meeting is expected to focus on the development of the West and North London NHS Integrated Care Board's (ICB) 10-year strategy. This strategy aims to improve health and care across the region, which covers 4.5 million people across 13 boroughs. The ICB, with a budget of £12 billion, is looking to think differently and commission differently by combining scale with a focus on place, population, and outcomes. Key priorities include reducing health inequalities, with a 17-year gap in healthy life expectancy between different neighbourhoods, and addressing rising costs within the health and care system. The strategy is being developed through a methodology that combines engagement with residents and staff with evidence and analysis, aiming to improve outcomes, ease pressure on the system, and make the best use of resources. The report pack outlines six population groups as strategic priorities, including early years and family support, young people, and older adults, with a focus on shifting care towards neighbourhoods and prevention.

Neighbourhood Health and Care Development in Haringey and the Test Bed Programme

The Board is also scheduled to receive an update on neighbourhood health and care development in Haringey, with a particular focus on the test bed programme. This initiative is designed to pioneer ways to better join up and connect teams and services for vulnerable residents with multiple long-term conditions and those at rising risk. The test bed builds upon the existing Multi-Agency Care Coordination (MACC) team, aiming to provide whole person support that addresses medical, psychological, and social needs. The programme is being implemented across three neighbourhoods in Haringey: East, Central, and West. The report highlights the demographic diversity of Haringey, its geographical divides, and significant inequalities, noting a 15-year gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and least well-off areas. The ambition is to demonstrate the value of neighbourhood health in Haringey and potentially across the wider West and North London region by expanding capacity, rebalancing system pressures, and improving the efficacy of public services. Progress includes the mobilisation of MACC into integrated neighbourhood teams, the establishment of proactive multidisciplinary teams, and efforts to increase the run rate of service delivery.

Proposal for a Haringey Community Advisory Forum for Neighbourhood Health and Care

A proposal for the establishment of a Haringey Community Advisory Forum for Neighbourhood Health and Care is also scheduled for discussion. This forum would aim to strengthen the resident and community voice in the governance of neighbourhood health and care initiatives. The proposed forum would meet two to three times a year to provide feedback on key health and care priorities, be consulted on developments in the neighbourhood work, and ensure residents are informed about changes and how to access support. It is intended to ensure a wide range of communities can connect with the programme and provide representation at the Haringey Health and Wellbeing Board. The report outlines potential membership, including representatives from various local organisations, community networks, and patient forums, with a suggestion for joint chairing between integrator partners and community/resident representatives. The aim is to ensure that changes made to health and care services are effective, meaningful, and well-understood by residents.

The meeting is also scheduled to cover standard procedural items, including the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting held on 25th June 2026.