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Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 5 November 2026 2.00 pm

November 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm Originally scheduled for 10 September 2026 Health and Wellbeing Board View on council website

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The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider several key reports, including the Director of Public Health's annual report and strategies for carers and suicide prevention. The meeting will also address winter preparedness and the Harrow Safeguarding Adult Board's annual report.

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2026

A significant item on the agenda is the discussion of The Director of Public Health Annual Report 2026. This report, which is scheduled to be presented, will likely cover a range of public health matters within Harrow. The Director of Public Health for Harrow Council is Laurence Gibson.

Harrow Carers Strategy 2027-2030

The board is also scheduled to review the Harrow Carers Strategy 2027-2030. This document outlines the strategic direction and partner commitments for supporting carers in Harrow over the coming years.

Harrow Co-Produced All-Age Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy 2027-2029

Another key topic for discussion is the Harrow Co-Produced All-Age Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention strategy 2027-2029. This strategy aims to address suicide and self-harm across all age groups within the borough.

Winter Preparedness

The board's agenda includes a review of Winter Preparedness. This item will likely cover plans and measures in place to ensure the health and wellbeing of residents during the winter months.

Harrow Safeguarding Adult Board Annual Report 2025/26

The Harrow Safeguarding Adult Board (HSAB) Annual Report 2025/26 and its executive summary are also scheduled for consideration. This report will provide an overview of the board's activities and findings in safeguarding adults in Harrow.

Public Questions

The meeting will also allow for Public Questions, with a time limit of 15 minutes for their asking and answering. The deadline for submitting questions to publicquestions@harrow.gov.uk is 3:00 pm on Monday 2 November 2026.

The meeting is scheduled to be held at the Harrow Council Hub, Kenmore Avenue, Harrow, HA3 8LU, on Thursday 5 November 2026, commencing at 2:00 pm. The meeting can be viewed online via webcasts. The full agenda can be found in the Agenda frontsheet Thursday 05-Nov-2026 14.00 Health and Wellbeing Board.pdf.

Attendees

Dr Ashok Kelshiker
Dr Hannah Bundock
Róisín Madden
Profile image for Councillor Christopher Baxter
Councillor Christopher Baxter Housing Portfolio Holder Conservative Pinner South
Profile image for Councillor Hitesh Karia
Councillor Hitesh Karia Children’s Services Portfolio Holder Conservative Pinner South
Jackie Allain
Profile image for Councillor Norman Stevenson
Councillor Norman Stevenson Adults and Public Health Portfolio Holder Conservative Pinner
Laurence Gibson
Clive Grimshaw  Managing Director
Yaa Asamany
Simon Crawford
John Higgins Voluntary Sector Representative
Profile image for Councillor Pritesh Patel
Councillor Pritesh Patel Cleaner Streets and Public Safety Portfolio Holder Conservative Harrow Weald
James Benson
James Walters
James Mass
Profile image for Councillor Mina Parmar
Councillor Mina Parmar Conservative Belmont

Topics

Harrow Carers Strategy 2027-2030 Harrow Co-Produced All-Age Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy 2027-2029 Winter Preparedness The Director of Public Health Annual Report 2026 Harrow Safeguarding Adult Board (HSAB) Annual Report 2025/26

Meeting Documents

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Thursday 05-Nov-2026 14.00 Health and Wellbeing Board.pdf

Additional Documents

9a Appendix 1 - Annual Director of Public Health Report 2026.pdf
10 Harrow Borough-wide Carers Strategy - HWB report 051126 4.pdf
12 HWB HSAB Report_Nov 5th.pdf
11b Appendix 2 HSAB Annual Report 2025 26 final.pdf
9 ARDPH Health and Wellbeing Board - Sep 2026.pdf
9a Harrow Borough-wide Carers Strategy Refresh 2027-2030 1.pdf
10 Harrow Co-Produced All-Age Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention strategy 2027 2029.pdf
11a Appendix 1 HSAB Annual Report Executive Summary 202526.pdf
7 261005 HWBB Winter Preparedness v3.pdf
10a Draft SSHP strategy for consultation - 30.07.26.pdf
Published Minutes HWB 2 July 2026.pdf