Mark Fitton

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 2.00 pm

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 13 July 2026 to discuss the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment report for Worcestershire County Council's adult social care services, the progress of the Adult Neurodiversity Team, and the 2025/26 draft year-end budget monitoring. The meeting confirmed that Worcestershire's adult social care services received an overall good rating from the CQC, with specific praise for its strengths-based practice, prevention initiatives, safeguarding, partnership working, and leadership. However, areas for improvement were identified, including equality in experience and outcomes, care provision, integration, and continuity. The panel also reviewed the performance and financial position of adult social care services, noting significant overspends in demand-led areas, and discussed the work programme for the upcoming year.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 19th May, 2026 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Tuesday 19 May 2026 to discuss progress on the Best Start in Life strategic plan and the expansion of Family Hubs, alongside updates on Neighbourhood Health initiatives and the Integrated Care Strategy. Key decisions included noting the progress made in these areas and endorsing the strategic approach to improving early years outcomes and community-based health services.

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 7th May, 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Thursday, 7 May 2026, to discuss the Principal Social Worker Annual Report and the Supported Living and Shared Lives paper. Key discussions included the quality of social work practice, workforce development, and the provision of supported living services, with a focus on improving outcomes for residents and ensuring the sustainability of care markets.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to discuss public health support for the NHS, neighbourhood health initiatives, and the Better Care Fund. Key decisions included the development of a Memorandum of Understanding between Public Health and the Integrated Care Board, and the sign-off of Better Care Fund reporting templates.