The Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 09 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the committee's membership, terms of reference, and meeting dates for the upcoming year, as well as the selection of a topic for a future scrutiny review. Additionally, the committee will consider its draft work programme for the 2026-27 municipal year.

Membership, Terms of Reference and Dates of Meetings

The committee is scheduled to review its membership, terms of reference, and meeting dates for the 2026-27 municipal year. The report outlines the committee's purpose, which is to review the performance of local services, to scrutinise decisions and actions taken on matters within their terms of reference, to contribute to the review and development of council policy, and to make recommendations to enhance and improve service delivery for residents. ¹ The terms of reference detail the committee's remit, which includes scrutinising functions and services related to healthy and independent lives, public health, integrating health and care, adult mental health, adult social care, adult safeguarding, and assistive technology. The report also lists the scheduled meeting dates for the upcoming year, including the current meeting on 9 June 2026, and subsequent meetings on 22 September 2026, 15 October 2026, 5 November 2026, 8 December 2026, 2 February 2027, 11 March 2027, and 15 April 2027. The committee's membership for 2026-27 is also detailed, with Councillor Joseph Croft listed as Chair and Councillor Syreen Hassan as Vice-Chair.

Health, Wellbeing & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Review - Selection of Topic

A key item on the agenda is the selection of a topic for a future scrutiny review. The committee will be considering potential areas for in-depth examination related to health, wellbeing, and adult social care within the borough. This process is part of the committee's commitment to undertaking one scrutiny review each year, on a matter of importance to the borough's residents. ²

Draft Work Programme 2026-27

The committee is also scheduled to discuss its draft work programme for the 2026-27 municipal year. This programme will outline the planned activities and topics for scrutiny throughout the year, ensuring a strategic approach to reviewing services and policies within the committee's remit. The work programme will contribute to the council's 'Greener, Healthier' mission in the Islington Together plan.³