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Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 6.30 pm

March 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm Health & Wellbeing Board View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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The Health & Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of reports concerning the health and wellbeing of residents in Hammersmith and Fulham. Key discussions are expected to focus on a new plan for children's early years development, improvements to immunisation and vaccination rates, and updates on oral health initiatives.

Best Start in Life Plan

A significant item on the agenda is the proposed Best Start in Life Local Plan 2026-2029. This plan outlines the council's strategy for supporting children from birth up to the age of five, aiming to ensure they have the best possible foundation for future development. The report details the initiatives and priorities for this crucial period in a child's life.

H&F Immunisation and Vaccination Improvement Plan

The Board is also set to review the H&F Immunisation and Vaccination Improvement Plan. This plan details the strategies being implemented to increase vaccination uptake across the borough. The aim is to achieve herd immunity and reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable infections, safeguarding the health of the community.

Oral Health Update

An update on oral health in Hammersmith & Fulham is scheduled for discussion. The report focuses on ongoing efforts to enhance dental wellbeing, with a particular emphasis on children and young people. Supporting documents include information on dentists within the borough and the referral pathway for the specialist dental access centre1.

Better Care Fund Quarter 3 Report

The Board will receive the Better Care Fund (BCF) Quarter 3 Report for 2025-2026. This report details the progress and outcomes of the fund, which aims to integrate health and social care services to improve the support provided to individuals. The report covers the joint efforts of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) and the H&F Integrated Care Board (ICB)2.

Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between West London NHS Trust (WLT) and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) is also listed for consideration. This agreement outlines the framework for collaboration between the two organisations.

Work Programme

The Board will also discuss its future work programme, outlining the topics and priorities for upcoming meetings.


  1. The specialist dental access centre (TDAC) provides dental care for individuals who cannot access general dental services. 

  2. The Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory body responsible for planning and delivering integrated health services for a specific geographic area. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Bora Kwon
Councillor Bora Kwon Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health • Labour • College Park and Old Oak
Profile image for Councillor Alex Sanderson
Councillor Alex Sanderson Deputy Leader (with responsibility for Children and Education) and Lead Member for Inclusive Community Engagement and Co-production • Labour • College Park and Old Oak
Dr Mayada Abu Affan Director of Public Health
John Morley Director of Adult Social Care

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 18th-Mar-2026 18.30 Health Wellbeing Board.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 18th-Mar-2026 18.30 Health Wellbeing Board.pdf

Additional Documents

Best Start in Life Plan.pdf
Best Start in Life Local Plan.pdf
BCF Report.pdf
HF BCF 2025-26 Q3 Reporting Template.pdf
Appendix 1 - UK Immunisation Schedule.pdf
Appendix 2 - HF Immunisation Action Plan.pdf
Appendix 1 - Dentists in Borough.pdf
Appendix 3 - TDAC Referral Pathway.pdf
Oral Health Briefing.pdf
Appendix 3 - HF Vaccine Training.pdf
Appendix 4 - HF Childhood Immunisation Across Primary Care.pdf
Appendix 5 - HF Vaccination RAG.pdf
Appendix 2 - Income Deprivation.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Immunisation HWBB Feb 2026.pdf
MoU HWBB Feb 2026.pdf