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Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 5:00 pm
March 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) View on council websiteSummary
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The Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common) is scheduled to consider a range of health and social care-related topics. Key discussions are expected to focus on the health needs of carers, the refresh of the Carers Charter, and updates on neighbourhood working and the North East London Integrated Care Board.
Carers' Health Needs and Charter Refresh
A significant portion of the meeting is expected to be dedicated to the health and wellbeing of carers in Barking and Dagenham. The report pack indicates that a deep dive into carers' health needs will be presented, drawing on the findings of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)1. This will be followed by a discussion on the refresh of the Carers Charter for 2026-2036, which will include an action plan. The JSNA is a statutory document that identifies current and future health and care needs of a local population, while the Carers Charter sets out the rights and support available to unpaid carers.
Queen Mary University of London Partnership and Maternity Services
The meeting agenda includes a presentation on a partnership with Queen Mary University of London. Additionally, representatives from Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT)2 are scheduled to give a presentation on the outcome of a Care Quality Commission (CQC)3 inspection of maternity services.
Governance and Integrated Care Board Updates
A review of the governance of the Committees in Common is scheduled for discussion, with associated documents outlining the proposed terms of reference for the Primary Eyes and Ears Committee (PEC)4. An update on the North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB)5 is also on the agenda, with supporting documentation including a stakeholder briefing and a report on ICB restructuring.
Neighbourhood Working and National Child Measurement Programme
The meeting will also receive an update on neighbourhood working initiatives. Furthermore, the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)6 dataset for 2024/25 is set to be presented, which involves measuring the height and weight of children in reception and Year 6.
Vision for Barking and Dagenham
A new vision for Barking and Dagenham, titled 'It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change', is also scheduled for discussion. This initiative appears to outline future priorities for the borough, building on existing vision priorities from May 2025.
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The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) is a statutory document that identifies current and future health and care needs of a local population. ↩
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is a large NHS trust providing acute hospital services. ↩
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. ↩
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Primary Eyes and Ears Committee (PEC) is a committee that provides oversight and scrutiny. ↩
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The North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and delivering integrated health and care services for the population of North East London. ↩
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The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is a national initiative to measure the height and weight of children in reception year (aged 4-5) and Year 6 (aged 10-11) in England. ↩
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