Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs)
Councils are developing and implementing Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to coordinate health and social care services at a local level.
Barnet Council is launching a new Neighbourhood Health model in November 2026, integrating health, social care, primary care, and voluntary services to support residents at home. Southwark Council is also developing integrated health teams, with Partnership Southwark aiming to create a joined-up neighbourhood system to improve resident well-being and independence. In July 2026, Barking and Dagenham endorsed a strategy to transform health system partnerships.
Discussions on neighbourhood health initiatives and integrated teams are ongoing across several councils. In November 2026, Barking and Dagenham's Health & Wellbeing Board discussed neighbourhood health. Kingston upon Thames' Health and Wellbeing Board discussed Neighbourhood Health and Care in October 2026, while Ealing and Brent panels reviewed partnership approaches and proposed changes to neighbourhood health geographies in September 2026.
Greenwich's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel considered updates on integrated neighbourhood teams in September 2026. Merton's Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel also noted progress on developing and implementing Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in September 2026. These teams bring together health and social care professionals to provide coordinated care within specific local areas.
Key facts
- Barnet is launching a new Neighbourhood Health model in November 2026 to integrate health, social care, primary care, and voluntary services. Source
- Southwark is developing integrated health teams, with Partnership Southwark aiming for a joined-up neighbourhood system. Source
- Barking and Dagenham endorsed a strategy in July 2026 to transform health system partnerships with the VCFSE sector. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 6 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.