The Health and Wellbeing Board of Bromley Council was scheduled to discuss the Better Care Fund Plan for 2026-27, receive an update on the Joint Commissioning Board's activities, and review health protection measures. The meeting also included a verbal update on dementia support and acute resuscitation (CPR), alongside the Chairman's annual report and a review of the board's work programme.

Better Care Fund Plan 2026-27

The Board was scheduled to consider the Better Care Fund Plan for the upcoming year. This fund is designed to support joint health and care working, aiming to improve outcomes for residents. The plan outlines proposals for how these funds will be allocated to achieve integrated health and social care services.

Joint Commissioning Board Update

An update was scheduled from the Joint Commissioning Board, an officer-led group responsible for providing leadership and strategic oversight for integrated health and social care commissioning programmes in Bromley. This board works to align commissioning efforts between the Council and the NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (SELICB), ensuring services meet the needs of the local population and support the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The update was expected to summarise the Board's current workload, which includes projects such as the One Bromley Local Care Partnership, the Learning Disabilities Strategy, and the Bromley Community Mental Health Services Transformation Programme.

Health Protection Update

The Board was scheduled to receive an update on health protection priorities for 2025/26. This included work on preparedness for health emergencies, such as reviewing and implementing learnings from national exercises into local outbreak management plans. The update was also expected to cover the development of health protection data dashboards, efforts to improve immunisation uptake, and an assessment of reactive capacity within the system to respond to health protection situations and incidents.

Dementia Support - Verbal Update

A verbal update was scheduled on dementia support initiatives within Bromley. This follows a workshop held with local dementia support groups to share best practices and discuss support for individuals living with dementia. The update was expected to cover ongoing work and potential next steps, possibly including the establishment of a Task and Finish Group.

Acute Resuscitation (CPR) - Verbal Update

The Board was scheduled to receive a verbal update on acute resuscitation, specifically Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This discussion was anticipated to explore practical measures to improve CPR awareness and accessibility, potentially involving a Task and Finish Group with organisations like the London Ambulance Service and St John's Ambulance. Discussions were expected to cover aspects such as public training, the location of defibrillators, and the promotion of their use.

Chairman's Annual Report

Councillor Mike Botting, Chairman of the Health and Wellbeing Board, was scheduled to present his annual report for 2025-2026. This report would summarise the Board's activities over the past year, highlighting key presentations and discussions, and its contribution to the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and statutory responsibilities. The report was expected to reflect on the Board's work, including its role in producing a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.

Matters Outstanding and Work Programme

The Board was scheduled to review its work programme and consider progress on outstanding matters from previous meetings. This agenda item allows for the tracking of actions agreed in earlier meetings and ensures that the Board's future activities align with its priorities and terms of reference. The work programme for the upcoming year was also to be reviewed.