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Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 24th January, 2024 2.00 pm
January 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm Health & Wellbeing Board View on council websiteSummary
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The Health & Wellbeing Board of Croydon Council met on Wednesday 24 January 2024 to discuss a range of topics focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the borough's residents. Key discussions were scheduled to include updates on the Better Care Fund, the Frontrunner programme, and the ongoing refresh of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Winter Pressures
A verbal update was scheduled to be provided on the current situation regarding Winter Pressures
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Better Care Fund 2023/24 Quarter 2 Report
The Board was scheduled to review the Better Care Fund Quarter 2 Submission for Croydon for the 2023/24 financial year, which had been submitted to NHS England. This fund aims to improve health and social care outcomes for individuals.
Frontrunner Programme Update
A report was scheduled to provide an update on the progress, timeline, risks, and issues associated with the Frontrunner programme
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South West London/ICS/ICB Restructure Update
A verbal update was planned to cover the ongoing restructure of the South West London Integrated Care System (ICS) and Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JLHWS): Healthwatch Croydon Community Engagement Session - Summary Report
The Board was scheduled to consider a summary report detailing the outcomes of a community engagement session held by Healthwatch Croydon concerning the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JLHWS). This strategy outlines how partners will work together to improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities across the borough.
Croydon Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy Refresh: Progress Update and Next Steps
This item was scheduled to provide an update on the refresh of the Croydon Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JLHWS). The report was expected to summarise insights gathered from a joint workshop involving the Health and Wellbeing Board and the Health and Care Board, and outline the next steps for finalising the strategy. The JLHWS is a statutory requirement for Health and Wellbeing Boards, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities and reduce inequalities. The refresh process includes a formal public consultation period.
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Winter Pressures
is a term used to describe the increased demand on health and social care services during the winter months, often due to factors such as cold weather, seasonal illnesses, and increased hospital admissions. ↩ -
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Frontrunner programme
is not explicitly defined in the provided documents, but it is likely a specific initiative or project undertaken by the council or its partners aimed at improving health and wellbeing services or outcomes. ↩
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