primary care
Councils are strengthening neighbourhood health and addressing primary care pressures.
Croydon Council's Health and Wellbeing Board approved its annual report for 2025 in July 2026, aiming to strengthen neighbourhood health focus and partnership working. In Waltham Forest, the Integrated Meeting of Health & Wellbeing and Health & Care Partnership Boards discussed updates on the Better Care Fund and the Promoting Wellbeing workstream in July 2026.
Separately, Brent Council debated the impact of illegal immigration on primary care in September 2025, with a motion introduced by Councillor Suresh Kansagra highlighting growing pressures on resources. This discussion noted increased strain on services, partly due to the use of hotels for accommodating individuals.
Primary care is the first point of contact for patients with healthcare professionals, typically involving general practitioners and other community-based health professionals. Discussions in 2024 by Tower Hamlets' Health and Adult Scrutiny Sub Committee also addressed primary care access and workforce shortages.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Health and Wellbeing Board approved its 2025 annual report in July 2026. Source
- The Croydon report aims to strengthen neighbourhood health focus and partnership working. Source
- Brent Council debated pressures on primary care due to illegal immigration in September 2025. Source
- Councillor Suresh Kansagra introduced a motion on the impact of illegal immigration on Brent. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.