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Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
March 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm Health and Wellbeing Board View on council websiteSummary
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The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 4 March 2026 was set to cover a range of critical public health and service delivery topics. Key discussions were anticipated to include an update on the measles situation in North Central London, a review of future health and wellbeing plans in relation to housing, environment, and economy, and an update on the Enfield Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Additionally, the board was scheduled to consider a fair funding formula update and a self-evaluation report on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in Enfield.
Update on the North Central London Measles Situation
The board was scheduled to receive an update on the measles situation across North Central London. This briefing was to be provided by Nalini Iyanger, Consultant in Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Dudu Sher-Arami, Enfield Council's Director of Public Health, Mark Tickner, Senior Public Health Strategist, and Roseanna Kennedy-Smith, Senior Public Health Intelligence Specialist. The discussion was expected to cover the current status of measles cases and any associated public health concerns within the region.
Health, Housing, Environment and Economy in Future Health and Wellbeing Plans
A presentation on Shaping Edmonton
was scheduled, delivered by Andrew Catcheside, Place Shaping Team Lead for the Environment and Communities Department at London Borough of Enfield. This item aimed to explore how health and wellbeing considerations would be integrated into future plans concerning health, housing, environment, and the local economy within the borough.
Enfield Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Report
Dudu Sher-Arami, Mark Tickner, and Matthew Cagnetta were scheduled to present a report on the Enfield Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This item was intended to provide an overview of the strategy's progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and its current status. The board was asked to approve this report, which would likely detail ongoing initiatives and future plans aligned with the strategy's objectives.
Fair Funding Formula Update
Tony Theodoulou, Executive Director of People at London Borough of Enfield, was scheduled to provide an update on the fair funding formula. This topic is crucial for understanding how resources are allocated across different services and how this impacts the delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives within the borough.
SEND Enfield Local Area Self-Evaluation Report
Helen Baeckstroem, SEND Improvement Manager, was scheduled to present the SEND Enfield Local Area Self-Evaluation Report. The board was asked to approve this report for sign-off. This comprehensive report, likely detailing the effectiveness and areas for development within Enfield's SEND services, is a critical document for ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive appropriate support.
Any Other Business: ICFF Neighbourhood Plan
Under Any Other Business,
Peppa Aubyn, Assistant Director of Place for NHS North Central London ICB, was scheduled to discuss the ICFF Neighbourhood Plan and its implications for next year's Better Care Fund (BCF) framework. This item would likely explore how neighbourhood-level planning aligns with broader health and social care funding and strategic objectives.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The board was scheduled to agree the minutes of the previous meeting held on 2 December 2025, as well as the minutes from an Urgent Informal meeting held on 11 February 2026. This is a standard procedural item to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Next Meeting Dates and Development Sessions
The meeting on 4 March 2026 was noted as the final meeting of the 2025/26 municipal year. Information regarding the 2026/27 calendar of meetings, subject to approval at the Annual Council in May, was also to be discussed.
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