The Chairman will announce details of the arrangements in case of fire or other events that might require the meeting room or building’s evacuation.

The Chair reminded members of the action to be taken in an emergency.

(If any) – receive

Apologies received from Cllr Oscar Ford, Cllr Paul McGeary, Tara Geere, Anne-Marie Dean and Paul Rose.

Members are invited to disclose any interest in any of the items on the agenda at this point of the meeting.

Members may still disclose any interest in any item at any time prior to the consideration of the matter.

There were no disclosures of interest.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Committee held on 25^th October 2023 and to authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The minutes of the meeting held on 25^th October 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider the Board’s Action Log

The Chair agreed to continue with the meeting, acknowledging that the board was not quorate. Decisions would be ratifed at the next meeting.

Report: Findings of #BeeWell Survey

Due to lack of time the Board agreed that this item would be added to the next meeting agenda

Report: Findings of #BeeWell Survey

Due to lack of time the Board agreed that this item would be added to the next meeting agenda

Report: Proposed spending plan with additional government funding for stop smoking services

Presented by: Kate-Ezeoke-Griffiths, Assistant Director/Public Health Consultant

The Board noted the content of the presentation, and agreed that the decision would be made at the next Borough Partnership as this meeting was not quorate.

Report: Proposed spending plan with additional government funding for stop smoking services

Presented by: Kate-Ezeoke-Griffiths, Assistant Director/Public Health Consultant

The presentation outlined the spending proposal with additional Government funding for stop smoking services for 2024/25 in line with national guidance

The overview included the ambition of the local authority to reduce smoking in Havering. A discussion included the latest demographics of smoking in the borough, ethnic profiles, age when smoking begins.

The Local Authority will continue to work with schools on the dangers of smoking and the new issue of vaping by young people.

Clarity on number of pharmacies involved in the ‘smoking cessation scheme’, currently 5, but working towards enrolling a further 5.

A discussion was had regarding the spending timeline. Guidance has been sought.

The Board noted the content of the presentation, and agreed that the decision would be made at the next Borough Partnership as this meeting was not quorate.

Report: North East London Joint Forward Plan 2024-2025 Refresh

Due to lack of time the Board agreed to the recommendations and if further decisions were required, the item could be presented to the next board and agreed via email.

•        Noted why the JFP refresh is being undertaken and the approach being followed in order to deliver a refreshed NEL 24/25 JFP by March 2024

•        Noted what has been collated thus far from all contributors (Appendix 1- Draft JFP 24/25)

Report: North East London Joint Forward Plan 2024-2025 Refresh

Due to lack of time the Board agreed to the recommendations and if further decisions were required, the item could be presented to the next board and agreed via email.

•        Noted why the JFP refresh is being undertaken and the approach being followed in order to deliver a refreshed NEL 24/25 JFP by March 2024

•        Noted what has been collated thus far from all contributors (Appendix 1- Draft JFP 24/25)

To note the next meeting date of 27^th March 2024.

Date of next meeting to be confirmed in the new year.

Report: BHR JSNA 2023 – Demographics and Starting Well Chapters

Presented by: Dr Anthony Wakhisi & Dr Louise Dibsdall

The HWB noted the first two JSNA chapters 2023-2024 and consider how the key recommendations may inform future publication of the board’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Report: BHR JSNA 2023 – Demographics and Starting Well Chapters

Presented by: Dr Anthony Wakhisi & Dr Louise Dibsdall

Overview of Havering’s demographics including:

Geography, Population, Health & Wellbeing, Housing and Economy, previously covered in the ‘This is Havering’ document.

Data was presented, with current data levels in Havering compared with London and national levels.

Recommendations include partners considering facilities when planning i.e. childcare provision, health services, changes to ethnic balance which may impact health needs.

Important to note the issues particular to Havering are: growing population, diverse population changes, social prescribing to aid health issue prevention, homelessness, child poverty and deprivation. Loneliness should be a consideration in future policies and programmes.

Local Area Coordinators should be included in the programme going forward.

Overall from a London perspective, the prevention agenda needs to be more robust.

For information, at a recent meeting of London Councils, London Authorities will link all the housing directors to endeavour to reduce housing needs and homelessness

In 2024, Havering will refresh the Health & Wellbeing Strategy. Current focus on wider determinants to include population growth and impact change as a watching brief in terms of social care and the other services that support a healthy population in Havering.

A discussion was had on the funding from central government and the outdated formula being used. Havering Leadership will continue to meet with Government ministers to strive to ensure changes to our funding ratio.

“The Chair and Director of Public Health thanked Dr Dibsdall for her work and wished her well for the future”

Recommendations

The HWB noted the first two JSNA chapters 2023-2024 and consider how the key recommendations may inform future publication of the board’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Report: Havering Combating Substance Misuse Strategy 2023-2028

Presented by: Dr Anthony Wakhisi, Public Health Principal

Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board

·        considered the presentation content,

·        commented and discussed the strategy document,

·        agreed that a final draft strategy that takes into account consultation responses be received by the Health and Wellbeing Board or the Chair for a final sign off onward submission for approval by the cabinet meeting in March 2024

Report: Havering Combating Substance Misuse Strategy 2023-2028

Presented by: Dr Anthony Wakhisi, Public Health Principal

A presentation was made on the final draft of the Havering substance misuse strategy.

The following are the key highlights:

The draft strategy was out for consultation between 18th September and 5th November 2023. Over this period we received feedback from 39 online participants, engaged with 2 service user groups and several stakeholders.

The final draft incorporating feedback from the consultation was presented on 11th December to CDP and endorsed for onward approval process.

A full report of the consultation and response is included as appendix to the strategy document. Also included is a an equality health impact assessment report.

Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board

·        considered the presentation content,

·        commented and discussed the strategy document,

·        agreed that a final draft strategy that takes into account consultation responses be received by the Health and Wellbeing Board or the Chair for a final sign off onward submission for approval by the cabinet meeting in March 2024