The Health and Wellbeing Board of Southwark Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 17 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Annual Report, the State of Urban Health research, and the Council's vision for the next four years. Additionally, the Board is set to review progress on the Crisis and Resilience Fund and the Better Care Fund for 2026-27.

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Annual Report

The Board is scheduled to review the findings, achievements, and completed projects detailed in the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Annual Report for 2026. Attendees will be asked to note the report's contents and agree to receive an annual update on the JSNA programme. The report is expected to provide an analysis of Southwark's population, highlight existing health inequalities, and detail completed projects from the JSNA programme over the past year. It will also outline proposed projects for the coming year, including needs assessments on mental health and substance use, autism, adults with disabilities, and multiple long-term conditions.

State of Urban Health Research

The meeting agenda includes a review of the findings and recommendations from the State of Urban Health report. The Board is expected to consider the implications of this research for improving health equity within Southwark and its relevance to the neighbourhood health agenda. The report is understood to provide a comprehensive analysis of urban health inequalities in England, combining national indicator data with lived experiences from residents and partners in Lambeth and Southwark. Key findings are expected to highlight shorter life expectancy and higher preventable mortality in urban areas, concentrated child poverty, structural inequalities associated with racism and discrimination, and the impact of environments and systems on health.

Council Vision

The Board is scheduled to consider the Joint Administration's ambition for Southwark over the next four years. This ambition is framed around three core principles: affordability, safety, and green initiatives. The administration aims to make Southwark a place where everyone can afford to live, work, and thrive by tackling the cost of living, increasing access to good jobs and affordable homes, and reducing inequality. It also prioritises creating safer neighbourhoods through prevention and safeguarding, and addressing the climate and ecological emergency by embedding climate action across all council decisions. The administration's vision is to be a council that listens and is shaped by its residents, fostering a culture of partnership and shared power.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the accompanying narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support the delivery of integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model and the NHS Ten Year Plan. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan also details how services funded by the BCF are expected to contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting people to live independently.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

The Board is scheduled to note a report detailing the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support integrated and preventative care, aligning with the neighbourhood health model. The plan outlines a pooled budget of £58.8 million, with contributions from the NHS, the Local Authority Better Care Grant, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. Key priorities include minimising non-elective hospital admissions for those aged 65 and over, reducing hospital discharge delays, and preventing permanent care home admissions. The plan details how BCF-funded services will contribute to these goals, with a focus on shifting care from hospitals to communities and supporting independent living. The report also outlines the governance structure for managing BCF expenditure and ensuring value for money.

Alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission and learnings from the Ockenden Review

A report outlining the alignment between the Southwark Maternity Commission (SMC) and learnings from the Ockenden Review of Maternity Services and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation is scheduled for noting. The SMC focused on local inequalities in maternity care, while the Ockenden Report examined systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation reviewed multiple trusts nationally. All three reports are understood to highlight issues such as women not being listened to, inequalities in outcomes, workforce pressures, and the need for cultural change. The SMC's recommendations for local improvement will be discussed alongside national calls to action and potential interventions.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

The Board is to note the Southwark Local Action Plan 2026-2028, which supports the Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy (2025–2030). The Action Plan translates sub-regional ambitions into local actions, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The LSLBB Strategy aims to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The local context highlights Southwark's young and diverse population, high HIV prevalence, and significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to London and national averages. The plan acknowledges the disproportionate impact of these issues on young people, Black and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ residents, and other inclusion health groups, emphasising the need for targeted and equitable approaches.

Healthwatch Health, Housing and Hope Report

The Board is scheduled to note the Healthwatch Southwark report titled Housing, Health and Hope: Experiences of Living in and Moving On from Asylum Accommodation. This project examines the health impacts of living in and transitioning out of Home Office asylum accommodation for newly recognised refugees. The research explored lived experiences through workshops and interviews, highlighting the stress and destabilisation associated with the move-on period, including short notice periods, lack of information, and limited affordable housing options. The report identifies links between experiences of street homelessness and unsuitable accommodation with deterioration in mental and physical health, as well as increased safeguarding risks. It also notes the lasting effects of poor conditions in asylum accommodation and the disruption caused by relocation out of borough. The report makes recommendations focused on improving access to information, preventing homelessness, ensuring healthcare continuity, strengthening housing standards, and investing in community-based support.

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Progress made in designing and mobilising Resilience Services funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Southwark is scheduled for review. This includes noting the outcome of the Task & Finish Group process and the commencement of procurement for a Hub Delivery Organisation (HDO). The report is expected to detail a proposed hub-and-spoke model for delivering these services, with the hub acting as a central point of contact for residents and specialist organisations acting as spokes for specific needs. The proposal to embed Strategic Investment Fund (SIF)-funded financial advice posts within the CRF-funded Hub Delivery Organisation model is also to be noted, with support for this approach from Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) partners.

Better Care Fund 2026-27

The Board is asked to approve the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF) plan, as detailed in the narrative and numerical templates. The BCF aims to support