Brent Council's Health and Wellbeing Board is set to consider a new strategy aimed at improving youth health services, with a focus on developing a more integrated and preventative approach for young people aged 16 to 25.
The proposed strategy, discussed at a recent Health and Wellbeing Board meeting, acknowledges that current services may not fully cater to the specific health needs of this age group. Discussions also highlighted the potential for initiatives to encourage young people to consider health careers and understand the importance of their own well-being. Councillor Chadha suggested exploring a Brent kind of youth strategy around health
for the 16 to 25 age group, aiming to engage them and inform them about potential health careers.
This initiative is part of a broader move towards a neighbourhood-based model of care, which seeks to shift healthcare services from hospital settings towards community-based prevention and digital solutions. The aim is to provide coordinated support closer to home, addressing the wider determinants of health such as housing, employment, and poverty.
The Health and Wellbeing Board has been actively involved in shaping this strategy, with discussions focusing on how to best implement national guidance and develop local action plans. The proposed neighbourhood geographies for Brent were also reviewed. These include Kilburn, Willesden, Harlesden, Kingsbury & Kenton, and Wembley. A formal Board approval of these geographies and emerging neighbourhood action plans is expected in September 2026, following a phased review process during Summer and Autumn 2026.
Further details on the youth health strategy and its implementation are expected to be discussed in future meetings.
Public reports pack Thursday 30-Jul-2026 18.00 Health and Wellbeing Board
