The Health & Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of reports focusing on the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, as well as broader strategic health initiatives. Key discussions are expected to cover the delivery of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy, updates on the Family Hubs Model and Children Centres, and the annual reports from the Director of Public Health and the Health and Wellbeing Board itself.

Supporting Children, Young People, and Families

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to the theme of Supporting our children, young people and families as part of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This includes a report on the Family Hubs Model and Children Centres Appendix A - Family Hubs Model and Childrens Centre - Cabinet Report, which outlines the proposed approach to these vital community resources. The agenda also indicates that discussions will cover the Infant Feeding Strategy & Parental Mental Health Strategy, though specific documents for these are yet to be published.

Furthermore, the board is set to receive an update on the Croydon Health and Wellbeing Survey for School-Age Children and Young People (2024/25) HWBB School Survey Report. This survey is part of a decade-long initiative to track the health and wellbeing of young people in Croydon. An update on the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Focus on Children and Young People VCFSE report for Health and Wellbeing board 060326 will also be presented, highlighting the role of these organisations in supporting young people.

Strategic Health and Care Updates

The meeting will also address broader strategic health and care matters. A report on the Better Care Fund 2025-2026 Quarter 3 Submission HWBB report Croydon BCF Q3 25-26 is scheduled for discussion, providing an update on the progress of this fund which aims to improve health and social care services.

The Director of Public Health Annual Report HWBB Cover Report for the Director of Public Health Annual Report for 2025/26 will be presented, offering insights into the public health landscape of Croydon. Complementing this, the Health and Wellbeing Annual Report 2025 HWBB Cover Report Annual Report 2025 will summarise the board's activities and achievements over the past year, and outline future priorities.

Additionally, the board will receive an update on Neighbourhood Health and Care, specifically concerning the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) and planning for the upcoming year HWBB Report Neighbourhood Health.

Finally, the Health and Wellbeing Board Forward Plan Agenda frontsheet 18th-Mar-2026 14.00 Health Wellbeing Board will be reviewed, outlining the board's workplan and upcoming agenda items.