Harsha Kotecha

Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 26 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026, was set to cover a wide range of topics aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Leicestershire's population. Key discussions were expected to focus on the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy, including updates on its implementation and proposed amendments, as well as the Better Care Fund and the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment programme of work. The Board was also scheduled to receive updates on the clinical strategies of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, and the Integrated Care Board's five-year commissioning strategy.

Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including mental health services, dementia strategy, neighbourhood models of care, and pandemic planning. The board was also expected to review the Better Care Fund and the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission Invitee

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met to discuss public health and NHS integration in Leicester, with a focus on NHS transformation, oral health, same-day access to services, and community engagement. Councillors noted the NHS is required to make significant savings, and heard that oral health is poor in the city. They also discussed plans to improve access to services and engage with the community.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 29 April 2025 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met to discuss health protection, mental health referrals for children and young people, winter pressures on the Bradgate Mental Health Unit, and neighbourhood mental health cafes. Councillors expressed concerns about inequity in access to services, the impact of funding cuts, and the need for more detailed data and trend analysis. The commission agreed to add several items to the work programme, including a TB working group and a review of adult mental health services.

Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission

Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 13 March 2025 5:30 pm