The Lambeth Together Care Partnership Board is scheduled to convene on Thursday 05 November 2026 to discuss a range of important health and care matters affecting the borough. Key topics on the agenda include a review of the partnership's governance and membership, an update on children and young people's mental health services, and a report on the substance misuse programme.

Lambeth Together Governance and Membership Review

The Board is scheduled to consider proposed changes to the Lambeth Together Care Partnership Board's Terms of Reference and Membership. These revisions are intended to reflect wider system changes, including the revised South East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB) Governance Framework. The proposed membership changes include the addition of a representative from the Lambeth General Practice Provider Alliance and the Chair of the Lambeth Pharmaceutical Committee as a non-voting member. The review also addresses the disestablishment of the Lambeth Together Lay Member Role. These adjustments aim to ensure effective partnership arrangements and clear leadership in line with Our Health, Our Lambeth 2023–28 Health and Care Plan and the refreshed Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Children and Young People's Mental Health: Access, Early Identification and Prevention

An update is scheduled to be presented on children's mental health services, focusing on specialist service pressures, including waiting times for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and autism assessments. The report will also detail local initiatives aimed at improving access to earlier support, such as the Well Centre's established offer and a pilot programme addressing emotionally based school non-attendance. The Board is expected to receive information on integrated neighbourhood working through Child Health, Education, Social Care and Support (CHESS) and is asked to endorse the partnership's approach to earlier identification, prevention, and coordinated neighbourhood support.

Substance Misuse Programme Update

The Board is scheduled to receive an annual update on the Substance Misuse Programme's progress against the activities outlined in the Our Health, Our Lambeth 2023–28 Health and Care Plan. This will include an overview of the Programme's performance and a detailed look at the work of the Reducing the Strength of Alcohol campaign. The update will cover delivery against the Combatting Drugs Partnership plan, the findings of a recent Substance Misuse Needs Assessment, and efforts to restrict high-strength alcohol sales. The report highlights progress in increasing the number of adults and young people in structured treatment, as well as efforts to improve continuity of care for prison leavers.

Place Executive Lead Update

Andrew Eyres, Place Executive Lead Lambeth and Corporate Director for Integrated Health and Adult Social Care, is scheduled to provide an update on key developments since the last Board meeting. This report will cover progress across Lambeth Together priorities, with a focus on strengthening neighbourhood-based care, improving prevention, and addressing health inequalities. It will highlight achievements in areas such as Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, mental health service remodelling, and the seasonal flu vaccination campaign. The update will also touch upon leadership and governance changes, system pressures, and specific initiatives from the Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Delivery Alliance, Living Well Network Alliance, and Children and Young Person Alliance.

Healthwatch Lambeth Annual Report 2025–26: Speaking up for Better Care

Folake Segun, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Lambeth, is scheduled to present the organisation's annual report for 2025–26. The report details the reach and impact of Healthwatch Lambeth's work in supporting residents to have their say on health and care services. It outlines how feedback has led to practical changes and commitments in areas such as mental health, GP care, homelessness, and hospital discharge. The Board is asked to note the report and to consider how partners will utilise the insights and recommendations provided by Healthwatch Lambeth to inform service improvement, commissioning, and efforts to reduce inequalities.

Lambeth Together Oversight Group (LTOG) Update

An update from the Lambeth Together Oversight Group (LTOG) is scheduled, summarising discussions from recent meetings. The group has reviewed progress on various programmes, including the Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Delivery Alliance, Learning Disabilities and Autism Programme, Substance Misuse Programme, and Sexual Health Programme. The update will also cover plans for the seasonal influenza vaccination campaign and the latest Integrated Assurance Report, which provides oversight of the delivery of the Lambeth Together Health and Care Plan.

Lambeth Together Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) Update

The Board is scheduled to receive an update on key decisions and discussions from the Lambeth Primary Care Commissioning Committee meeting held on 16 September 2026. This includes updates on estates development, the Lambeth Community Cardiovascular Diagnostic Service, and the due diligence review of the Lambeth GP Provider Alliance (LGPPA). The report will also cover end-of-year performance for Enhanced Access services and a reallocation of Service Development Funding. The Board is asked to note the content of the update and ratify the decisions made by the Committee.