The Wokingham Borough Health and Wellbeing Board met on 18 September 2025 to discuss a number of topics related to the health and wellbeing of residents. These included receiving the Wokingham Borough Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025, considering the Eat Well, Be Active Needs Assessment, and reviewing the Helping Early Strategy. The board was also scheduled to discuss its annual report for 2024/25 and receive a briefing from the BOB ICB¹.

Wokingham Borough Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025

The board was scheduled to receive the Wokingham Borough Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments (PNAs) are needs assessments undertaken by local authorities to understand the pharmaceutical needs of their population. They are used to inform commissioning decisions about pharmaceutical services in the area.

Eat Well, Be Active Needs Assessment

The Eat Well, Be Active Needs Assessment was scheduled to be discussed. This assessment likely focuses on the eating habits and physical activity levels of the Wokingham Borough population, and identifies areas where improvements can be made to promote healthier lifestyles.

Helping Early Strategy

The Helping Early Strategy was up for discussion at the meeting. The agenda did not elaborate on what the Helping Early Strategy entails.

Wokingham Borough Health and Wellbeing Board Annual Report 2024/25

The board was scheduled to consider its annual report for the 2024/25 municipal year. The annual report likely provides an overview of the board's activities and achievements over the past year, as well as highlighting key challenges and priorities for the future.

ICB Briefing

The board was scheduled to receive a briefing from the BOB ICB. The BOB ICB (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board) is the integrated care board for the region, and is responsible for planning and delivering health and care services. The briefing likely provided an update on the ICB's work and priorities in the area.

Other Items

The agenda also included time for:

• Apologies for absence
• Confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting
• Declarations of interest
• Public question time
• Town and Parish Council question time
• Councillor question time
• Consideration of the board's work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.