NHS 10-Year Health Plan
Councils are implementing the NHS 10-Year Health Plan through integrated neighbourhood care, while some raise concerns over national commissioning changes.
Haringey's Health and Wellbeing Board discussed updates on the West and North London NHS Integrated Care Board's 10-year strategy and neighbourhood health development in September 2026. This follows Kingston upon Thames' update in March 2026 on its Frailty Programme, which aims for integrated, patient-centred care for older people. Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea also discussed the evolving role of Health and Wellbeing Boards in shaping neighbourhood health in May 2026.
Sutton Council voiced concerns in September 2025 regarding national NHS changes, including the abolition of NHS England and the refocusing of Integrated Care Boards as 'strategic commissioners', alongside proposed staff and cost reductions. Meanwhile, Islington Council discussed the plan's implications in November 2025, focusing on shifting care to the community, digital systems, and preventative care through Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.
The NHS 10-Year Health Plan is a national policy outlining long-term plans for the National Health Service, aiming to shift care from hospitals to the community, transition to digital systems, and prioritise preventative care. Councils continue to discuss its implementation and strategic direction, as seen at Haringey's Health and Wellbeing Board in September 2026.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames updated its Frailty Programme in March 2026, aiming for integrated, patient-centred care for older people. Source
- Islington Council discussed the plan's focus on shifting care from hospitals to community, digital systems, and preventative care in November 2025. Source
- Sutton Council voiced concerns in September 2025 over national NHS changes, including the abolition of NHS England. Source
- Bexley launched its Integrated Neighbourhood Health Service in September 2025, bringing together local organisations. 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.