The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board is scheduled to convene on Friday 25 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the strategy for NHS Greater Manchester, the future of independent patient and public voice services, and updates on neighbourhood health initiatives.

NHS GM Integrated Care Partnership Strategy Meeting Update

A key item on the agenda is an update on the NHS GM Integrated Care Partnership Strategy Meetings, as reported by Councillor Thomas Robinson, Co-Chair of the ICPB Strategy Meetings, and Edna Robinson, also Co-Chair. The report, available in the Public Reports Pack, is expected to provide a high-level overview of strategic themes and issues discussed at meetings held in June and September 2026. These discussions are intended to inform future considerations by the Board and to scan for emerging policy and system developments. The report highlights that these strategy meetings are particularly important during a period of significant national and local change, offering a space for diverse perspectives from across the Greater Manchester public service ecosystem. Key themes identified for discussion include system transition, assurance and accountability, and the future of independent patient and public voice arrangements.

Independent Patient & Public Voice Service - Draft Model for GM

The Board is also scheduled to consider a report on the Independent Patient & Public Voice Service - Draft Model for GM . This report, presented by Ruth Passman, Chair of Healthwatch Bury, and Charlotte Bailey, Chief Officer for Strategy, People and Partnerships at NHS GM, seeks the Board's views on the future of independent patient and public voice arrangements in Greater Manchester. This discussion is particularly relevant in the context of proposed national reforms affecting Healthwatch and wider public accountability arrangements. The report, detailed in the Public Reports Pack, emphasises the importance of maintaining strong, independent, and trusted patient and public voice arrangements. It acknowledges potential risks associated with the transition from existing Healthwatch arrangements and summarises findings from stakeholder and public engagement undertaken to develop a future model. The report highlights opportunities for Greater Manchester to consider how future arrangements could complement ambitions relating to community empowerment, participation, and reducing inequalities, while preserving the ability to provide independent challenge, scrutiny, advocacy, and assurance on behalf of residents.

Neighbourhood Health Update

An update on Neighbourhood Health will also be presented. This report, authored by Charlotte Bailey, Jane Forrest (Executive Director Public Service Reform), and Warren Heppolette (Director, Prevention Demonstrator, GMCA), outlines how NHS Greater Manchester is building foundations for a shift towards preventative and proactive care delivered in neighbourhoods through the 'Live Well' initiative. The report, found in the Public Reports Pack, details progress on neighbourhood health planning, engagement, intelligence, and delivery infrastructure, aligning with NHS England's Neighbourhood Health Framework and Greater Manchester's broader 'Live Well' ambitions. The report highlights that the Strategic Commissioning Plan for Neighbourhood Health sets out a shared direction for delivery across the city region, with a focus on shifting care and investment upstream towards prevention and earlier intervention.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at Wigan Town Hall. The full agenda and supporting documents can be accessed via the Agenda frontsheet.