Amy Wilkinson

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

This joint session of the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission focused on neurodevelopmental pathways for autism and ADHD in both children and adults. The discussion covered the increase in diagnoses, efforts to reduce waiting lists, early identification strategies, and the impact of assessment delays. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of the City and Hackney Autistic Friendly Neighbourhood Pilot and a feasibility study for an Autism Hub.

Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 20 March 2025 3.00 pm

The Board noted reports on the Father Friendly Borough scheme, the Traveller Health Matters project and the implementation of the City & Hackney Sexual & Reproductive Health Strategy.

Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 23 January 2025 3.00 pm

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 14 November 2024 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission received updates on the City & Hackney Place Based System, plans to possibly in-source Soft Facility Management services at Homerton Hospital, the new GP Provider Organisation City & Hackney Integrated Primary Care, and the Public Health Medium Term Financial Plan. The Commission expressed strong support for in-sourcing the soft facilities contract at the Homerton and noted that savings are still being sought to balance the Public Health budget.

Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 10 October 2024 3.00 pm

This meeting of Hackney's Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to receive a range of reports, including updates on projects previously funded by the board and new proposals for the board to consider. Topics included the Homerton Hospital’s work on creating autism-friendly neighbourhoods, a proposal for a rough sleepers street stall, updates to the suicide prevention strategy, and a review of the council’s response to tackling obesity.