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Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 25 September 2025 2.00 pm
September 25, 2025 View on council websiteSummary
The Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board are scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025. Items to be discussed include the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Improvement Journey, the Better Care Fund, and the Fair and Healthy Sheffield Fellowship Programme. The future of independent patient voice in Sheffield is also scheduled to be discussed.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Journey
The Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to receive an update on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Journey. This will include a report from Meredith Dixon-Teasdale, Strategic Director of Childrens Services, Sheffield City Council, and the Deputy Place Director, ICB. The board will be presented with the SEND partnership improvement plan, and a presentation on SEND.
Better Care Fund Update
The board is scheduled to receive an update on the Better Care Fund (BCF) from Matt Bowsher, Interim Strategic Director of Adult Wellbeing and Care Services, and the Deputy Place Director, ICB. The Better Care Fund is a programme that aims to better integrate health and social care services1.
Fair and Healthy Sheffield Fellowship Programme Update
The board is scheduled to receive an update on the Fair and Healthy Sheffield Fellowship Programme from Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council. The Fair and Healthy Sheffield Fellowship Programme is a scheme that aims to develop leaders who can champion health equity in Sheffield.
The Future of Independent Patient Voice in Sheffield
The board is scheduled to discuss a report on the future of independent patient voice in Sheffield from Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council, and the Healthwatch Chief Officer. Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for health and social care2.
Tackling Racism and Discrimination
The board is scheduled to receive an update on work with the Race Equality Partnership for Sheffield (REPS) from Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council, and the Chair of the Race Equality Partnership for Sheffield. The Race Equality Partnership for Sheffield is an organisation that works to promote race equality in Sheffield.
Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
The board is scheduled to discuss the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) report from Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council. A Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment is a review of the pharmaceutical needs of the local population3.
Sheffield Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and development of the Fair and Healthy Sheffield Plan (FHSP) impact monitoring tool
The board is scheduled to discuss the Sheffield Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and the development of the Fair and Healthy Sheffield Plan (FHSP) impact monitoring tool. The report will be presented by Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council. A Joint Strategic Needs Assessment is an assessment of the health and wellbeing needs of a local community4.
Healthwatch Update
The board is scheduled to receive an update from the Healthwatch Chief Officer.
Director of Public Health Update
Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council, is scheduled to provide a verbal update.
Compassionate Sheffield Partnership Agreement
The Compassionate Sheffield Partnership Agreement report from Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, Sheffield City Council, is for circulation only, and there is no scheduled discussion time.
Public Questions, Petitions and Statements
The board will allow up to 30 minutes for public questions, petitions and statements.
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The Better Care Fund (BCF) is a government initiative in England that aims to join up health and social care services, so that people can manage their own care better, and stay well in their own homes for longer. ↩
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Healthwatch is a network of local organisations that gather the views of patients and the public about health and social care services in England. ↩
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Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments (PNAs) are carried out by local authorities in England to assess the needs of their population for pharmaceutical services. ↩
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Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) are carried out by local authorities and their partners to understand the current and future health and wellbeing needs of their local population. ↩
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