Agenda

To approve the record of the meeting held on 12 February 2026.

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he/she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report. 

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

At the 21 November 2024 Health and Wellbeing Board meeting, it was agreed to theme future Board meetings in line with the strategic priorities set out in Medway’s Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2028 (JLHWS).

The Strategy sets out four priority themes and is supported by a logical framework matrix (‘logframe’) with strategic indicators linked to underlying areas of work:

• Priority Theme 1 – Healthier and Longer Lives for Everyone
• Priority Theme 2 – Reduce Poverty and Inequality
• Priority Theme 3 – Safe, Connected, and Sustainable Places
• Priority Theme 4 – Connected Communities, and Cohesive Services

This report reviews the discussions and outcomes of topics discussed under each theme in 2025/26.

This report provides the Medway Health and Wellbeing Board with an overview of the Reset, Recovery and Transformation Programme and the outcome of the ICB’s formal staff consultation. The programme responds to national requirements for Integrated Care Boards to operate within a significantly reduced running cost envelope, while strengthening their role as strategic commissioners and system leaders.

This report provides an update for the Health and Wellbeing Board on the development of neighbourhood health. A framework has been published recently that clarifies what is expected of Health and Wellbeing Boards in 2026/27 and how the ICB, local authorities and other partners should work together to develop neighbourhood health plans.

This report presents Medway’s Better Care Fund plan for 2026 – 2027.

The Better Care Fund (BCF) in Medway is a joint plan between NHS Kent and Medway ICB and Medway Council with Medway NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) as a key stakeholder. The BCF pooled budget is administered in accordance with a Section 75 agreement between Kent and Medway NHS and the Council.

Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) are under a duty to produce a Community Safety Plan to formulate and implement a strategy to reduce crime and disorder, combat substance misuse and reduce re-offending. This report provides information within the annual Strategic Assessment on the CSPs current priorities.

The CSP Plan forms part of the Council’s Policy Framework and will cover the period from 2024 to 2027.

The Corporate Parenting Board Annual report summarises the work on the Board over the last year, outlines progress against the strategy and sets out the priorities for the coming year 2025-26.

The report advises the Board of the forward work programme for discussion in the light of latest priorities, issues and circumstances. It gives the Board an opportunity to shape and direct the Board’s activities.