Mark Fitton

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.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board of Worcestershire Council was scheduled to discuss annual reports from the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board and the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership. The meeting agenda also included an overview of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and the Neighbourhood Health Programme for 2025-26.

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 29th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss mental health social care services, NHS continuing healthcare, budget monitoring and performance, and to refresh their work programme. Councillors heard that adult social care was facing financial challenges, with demand-led services increasing and putting pressure on budgets. The panel agreed to scrutinise the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) contribution to continuing healthcare and to schedule a session with partners and the community to discuss how they can support adult social care.