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Health and Wellbeing Board - Hampshire

Agenda
Published
Minutes
Published
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 9th October 2025
9:30 AM
End:
Thursday, 9th October 2025
11:25 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
09 Oct 2025
Location:
Mitchell Room - HCC
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Director of Public Health
Simon Bryant

Director of Public Health

Present, as expected

Committee Member
Sam Burrows

Frimley Integrated Care Board

Absent

Committee Member
Councillor Anne Crampton

District/Borough Local Authorities

Present, as expected

Committee Member
Glenn Bowyer

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

Absent

Co-opted Deputy
Laura Taylor

District/Borough Council Chief Executives

Present, as expected

Co-opted Deputy
Penny Emerit

Acute Health NHS Trusts

Expected

Co-opted Deputy
Paula Anderson

Community and Mental Health NHS Trusts

Expected

Co-opted Deputy
Mary O'Brien

NHS England

Expected

Co-opted Deputy
Philip Barrett

Hampshire & IoW Fire & Rescue

Expected

Committee Member
David Radbourne

NHS England

Apologies

Committee Member
Ros Hartley

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board

Apologies, sent representative

Committee Member
Siobhain McCurrach

Hampshire Healthwatch

Apologies, sent representative

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Committee Member
Councillor Jackie Porter

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Ron Shields

Community and Mental Health NHS Trusts

Present, as expected

Committee Member
Alex Whitfield

Acute Health NHS Trusts

Present, as expected

Deputy
Liz Butterfield

Healthwatch Hampshire

Present, as substitute

Council Staff
Clare Hedgecock

Expected

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Co-opted Member
Councillor Roz Chadd

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Council Staff
Charlotte Koster

Expected

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Chairman
Councillor Stephen Reid

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Vice-Chairman
Dr Karl Graham

Hampshire & IoW ICB

Present, as expected

Committee Member
Julie Amies

Voluntary and Community Sector

Present, as expected

Co-opted Member
Jessica Hutchinson

Director of Adults' Health and Care

Present, as expected

Committee Member
ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight) - Vacancy

ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight)

Expected

Committee Member
ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight) - Vacancy

ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight)

Expected

Committee Member
ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight) - Vacancy

ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight)

Expected

Committee Member
ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight) - Vacancy

ICB (Hampshire and Isle of Wight)

Expected

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Deputy
Councillor Steve Forster

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Deputy
Deputy to Director of Public Health
Johanna Jefferies

Deputy to Director of Public Health

Not required

Deputy
District, Borough, and City Council within Hampshire - Vacancy

District, Borough, and City Council within Hampshire

Not required

Co-opted Deputy
Hampshire Constabulary - Vacancy

Hampshire Constabulary

Expected

Co-opted Deputy
Voluntary and Community Sector - Vacancy

Voluntary and Community sector

Expected

Agenda
1 Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes Apologies for absence were received from Ros Hartley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, David Rathbone, NHS England, Donna Jones, Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Karen Dawes, Hampshire Police and Phil Jones, Hampshire Constabulary .

The Chairman also acknowledged the departure of Councillor Russell Oppenheimer, and recorded thanks for his contribution as Chairman.
2 Declarations of Interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

No declarations were made at the meeting.
3 Minutes of Previous Meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.
Attachments:
Minutes The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and agreed.
4 Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes No deputations were received.
5 Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes The Chairman paid tribute to Councillor Russell Oppenheimer, and recorded a vote of thanks for his contribution as Chairman of the Board.

The Chairman also took the opportunity to wish a fond farewell to Alex Whitfeild, CEO of Hampshire Hospitals as she leaves the Trust. Alex was thanked for all her hard work and participation over the years. The Board welcomed Sue Harriman in her new role as CEO of the Trust and looked forward to working with Sue in the future.

The Chairman informed Members that the Hampshire Place Assembly would follow immediately after the meeting, and would focus on Hampshire’s Year of Health and Wellbeing 2024–25.

An urgent item regarding the Better Care Fund Quarter 2 Update had been circulated and added to the agenda. The reason for urgency was the submission deadline falling before the next scheduled meeting.

The Chairman highlighted the publication of the Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report and encouraged Members to share it widely within their organisations.

World Mental Health Day was noted, and Members were invited to promote the workplace wellbeing toolkit developed by NHS and voluntary sector partners. The Chairman drew attention to the Stoptober campaign and the importance of smoking cessation in tackling health inequalities.

An update had been provided on the Water Wellbeing initiative, which aimed to increase participation in aquatic activity and improve access to swimming facilities.

The Chairman also referenced the Frimley ICB Joint Capital Plan and the Petersfield Hospital surgical proposals, noting that a further update would be presented to the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee in November
6 Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy and Action Plan and Hampshire Health and Wellbeing Board Annual Report 2024-2025.
To receive a report of the Director of Public Health.
Attachments:
Minutes The Director of Public Health presented his report (item 6 of the agenda). The final version of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025–2035 and accompanying Action Plan were received. Members were informed that the Strategy had been developed over several meetings and workshops, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes and system-wide collaboration. The Director of Public Health confirmed that a deep dive on each of the priorities would be circulated to Board Members annually to assist with tracking progress.

Members welcomed the Strategy and praised its ambition, while noting that clearer baseline data and targets for 2035 would strengthen its impact. It was suggested that the employment and skills section could benefit from more defined actions, particularly around system leadership and support for GPs in issuing fit notes. The Board agreed to share the Annual Report within their organisations to support wider engagement.

The Health and Wellbeing Board RESOLVED to:

1. Note the update, progress, and upcoming priorities of the Board’s work.

and

2. That Board members share the annual report with relevant forums and within their organisations to support further engagement and development of the programmes and the Board effectiveness.
7 Get Britain Working Hampshire Plan (Employment, Skills, Health and Work)
To receive a report of the Director of Public Health.
Attachments:
Minutes The Director of Public Health and Strategic Skills Lead presented their report on the Get Hampshire Working Plan (item 7 of the agenda). Developed in response to the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, the Plan outlines local labour market challenges and sets out a coordinated approach to increasing employment, particularly among those facing barriers such as long-term health conditions, early retirement, and caring responsibilities.

Members discussed the importance of linking health and employment, with an emphasis on the social care workforce and accessibility for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the availability of support through the Flexible Support Fund, including funding for training, travel, childcare, and workplace adjustments.

Concerns were raised about the impact of the potential tightening of national immigration policies on workforce sustainability, particularly in health and social care. The Board acknowledged the need to address this strategically and ensure inclusive recruitment practices.

RESOLVED that the Health and Wellbeing Board:

Noted the collaborative work undertaken during 2025, in response to the Government's Get Britain Working white paper, in relation to the production of a local Get Britain Working plan for the area – the Get Hampshire Working Plan

Should receive quarterly updates in relation to the Get Hampshire Working Plan, and

That the Board, where possible supported delivery of the Plan.
8 Health Protection Annual Report 2024-2025
To receive a report of the Director of Public Health.
Attachments:
Minutes The Chairman welcomed Public Health Consultants and Health Protection Principal and invited them to present the Health Protection Annual Report, (item 8 of the agenda), which summarised key trends and system responses over the past year. The report highlighted increases in respiratory infections, norovirus, and tuberculosis (TB), as well as challenges in vaccination uptake, particularly for HPV and cervical screening.

Members discussed the importance of addressing health inequalities and improving communications around vaccination eligibility and uptake. Concerns were raised about the exclusion of certain age groups and professions from COVID-19 vaccination programmes, and the potential impact on workforce resilience.

The Board noted the need for improved care planning and discharge processes, particularly for vulnerable individuals. It was agreed that better integration with voluntary sector partners and clearer identification of priority communities would support more effective interventions.

RESOLVED that the Health and Wellbeing Board noted:

The 2024-2025 Health Protection (HP) Annual Report of the Director of Public Health and

The system health protection priorities for the coming year, and the actions that partners can take to contribute to addressing them.
9 Hampshire 2050 Partnership's Year of Health and Wellbeing 2024-25
To receive a report of the Director of Public Health.
Attachments:
Minutes The Health and Wellbeing Board received a summary of activities undertaken as part of the Hampshire 2050 Partnership’s Year of Health and Wellbeing (item 9 of the minute book) from the Director of Public Health and Public Health Practitioners. The initiatives focused on childhood obesity, mental wellbeing, and physical activity, and encouraged cross-sector collaboration to address health challenges.

Members were informed that the priorities identified during the Year of Health and Wellbeing had been embedded within the new Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

RESOLVED that the Health and Wellbeing Board:

Noted the background, toolkits and activities of the H2050 Partnership YHWB 2024-25.

Noted the strategic and cross-disciplinary approach to the chosen priorities, and

Supported continued activity and actions focusing on the priorities that are now referenced and linked within the new Hampshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2035, and

Urged officers to consider the role of the Mayor in relation to these topics.
10 Health and Wellbeing Board Forward Plan
The Health and Wellbeing Board are requested to note the Forward Plan and make any suggestions for inclusion.
Attachments:
Minutes The Board reviewed the Forward Plan (item 10 of the agenda) and agreed to include an update on physical activity at a future meeting. It was suggested that this should also consider place-based investment and links to wider public health priorities.

The Health and Wellbeing Board RESOLVED to note the Forward Plan and suggestions for inclusion.
11 The Better Care Fund 2025-2026 Plan - Q2 Update
To receive a report of the Director of Adults’ and Social Care.
Attachments:
Minutes The Board received the Better Care Fund Quarter 2 performance update (item 11 of the agenda). The report outlined progress against three core metrics: emergency admissions, delayed discharges, and admissions to residential care. While admissions and residential placements were broadly on track, discharge performance remained a challenge.

RESOLVED that the Health and Wellbeing Board approved the Quarter 2 2025/2026 BCF report for submission to DHSC on 10 November 2025.
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