Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Councils are developing new health and wellbeing strategies and addressing specific health challenges.
In September 2026, Brent's Health and Wellbeing Board heard that cancer screening rates are below London and England averages, with lower uptake in deprived areas and ethnic variations, according to Mai Stafford, Head of Evidence & Insight in Public Health. Tower Hamlets councillors also reviewed Care Quality Commission findings and discussed improving cancer screening programmes in July 2026.
Tower Hamlets Council is developing a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026/27, focusing on a life course approach and resident perceptions, which was discussed by the Health and Adult Scrutiny Sub Committee in July 2026. In September 2026, Enfield's Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss an operational action plan for its Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
A Health and Wellbeing Strategy is a strategic document outlining priorities and actions for improving the health and wellbeing of a local population. Tower Hamlets' new strategy will form part of its 'Our Tower Hamlets Vision 2035', a partnership strategy. In September 2025, Bexley's Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed an obesity action plan aligning with its strategy.
Key facts
- Brent's cancer screening rates are below London and England averages, as heard by its Health and Wellbeing Board in September 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council is developing a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026/27. Source
- Tower Hamlets councillors discussed improving cancer screening programmes in July 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets adult social care aims for an 'Outstanding' CQC rating, currently holding a 'Good' rating. 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 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.