Dr Catherine Mbema

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to discuss a range of important public health matters, including strategies to address health inequalities, the provision of pharmaceutical services, and the ongoing support for autistic residents. The Board will also review updates on the Better Care Fund and consider initiatives related to foster care recruitment.

Healthier Communities Select Committee Officer

Healthier Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Healthier Communities Select Committee was scheduled to discuss improvements to mental health provision, public health prevention initiatives, and the implementation of plans for individuals with learning disabilities. The meeting also included a review of the committee's work programme.

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, updates on mental health services, approaches to tackling obesity and food insecurity, and the commercial determinants of health. Key decisions included noting progress on the Health and Wellbeing Board Implementation Plan 2025-2030 and endorsing the Whole Systems Approach to Obesity as Lewisham's unified response.

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 13th October, 2025 3.00 pm

The Lewisham Health and Well-Being Board convened to discuss several key initiatives, including updates on health inequalities, flu vaccination campaigns, sexual health strategies, and the implementation of the NHS 10-Year Plan. The board approved the Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley and Bexley sexual health strategy, and delegated approval of the neighbourhood health plan to the chair of the board. Members also received updates on the Birmingham Lewisham African Caribbean Health Inequalities Review (BLACHIR), the flu vaccination campaign, and the Better Care Fund.

Sustainable Development Select Committee Officer

Sustainable Development Select Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sustainable Development Select Committee met to discuss air quality, dockless bikes, and the committee's work programme. The committee noted the progress made on the Air Quality Action Plan and requested more detailed statistics on dockless bike usage and parking compliance. The committee also agreed to invite Lime Bikes to a future Public Transport Liaison Forum.