Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Members received a report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services relative to the City of London Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JHWBS), which was refreshed for the 2021-24 period.

Members sought assurance that children and families would be consulted in the development of the strategy, in particular vulnerable children, children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), children in care and those known to social care. It was reported that there were many strategies in place which addressed these cohorts, many of which would fit into the JHWBS. Officers were working to ensure there were no gaps in services provided to those in need. Officers were working with the Health and Wellbeing Boards both at the City Corporation and Hackney Council, to identify target groups to reduce healthcare inequalities, and reduce barriers to accessing healthcare.

RESOLVED, that – Members note the progress made on developing the 2021-24 JHWBS.