Health and Wellbeing Board
Health and Wellbeing Boards are statutory committees that bring together local authorities and health bodies to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population.
In November 2026, a report from the North West London Child Death Overview Panel noted that child and infant mortality rates in North West London have fallen by 9.7% since 2019. The report also stated that a growing share of deaths now involve very young babies and those with chromosomal conditions.
Health and Wellbeing Boards are statutory committees in England, established under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. They are responsible for promoting the health and wellbeing of the local population by fostering integrated working among local providers of healthcare and social care.
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