Health and wellbeing board (HWB)
The purpose of the Health and Wellbeing Board is to ensure that the Council and the Integrated Care Board work effectively together in planning health and social care services to improve health and wellbeing in Telford and Wrekin as well as promote integrated working among local providers and partners.
- view information on the ongoing development of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
- establishment of sound joint commissioning arrangements
- maintaining effective relationships between the Health Scrutiny Committee and other partnerships
- view information on the Pharmacy Needs Assessment (PNA).
Meetings and minutes
View the agenda, papers and minutes from the Health and Wellbeing Board meetings.
Priorities and strategy
The Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023-2027 sets out how we will work together as partners to improve the lives of everyone in Telford and Wrekin, with a particular focus on people who face the greatest risks of poor health and disadvantage.
The strategy recognises that improving health is not just about the NHS. Good employment and housing, resilient communities and living in a green and sustainable borough are all central to people living healthy lives. Preventing ill health before it happens will help people to live longer, healthier lives, and the earlier we can support people, the better.
Nearly a quarter of Telford and Wrekin's residents live in areas that are among the 20% most deprived nationally – around 45,100 people. The strategy takes a targeted approach to address health inequalities in our most deprived communities, focusing on the 'Core 20' most deprived areas and specific inclusion groups who face particular disadvantages.
The strategy brings together multiple related plans including the cost of living strategy, homelessness strategy and domestic abuse strategy. It aligns with the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care Strategy and works closely with NHS partners, voluntary and community organisations, and local residents.
We re-commit to the following approaches:
- Population health
Improving health by being community-centred and recognising the role wider determinants of health, healthy lifestyles and an integrated health and care system play. - Closing the gap
Tackling inequalities by being intelligence-led, system-wide and place-based as appropriate, by targeting those most in need and through co-production. - Strong focus on prevention
Offering advice and support universally, with a more targeted approach for those who need more support. - Person-centred care and support
Keeping people at the heart of everything, offering tailored and personal support, in the right place and at the right time.
We are committed to putting people at the centre of everything we do, working in partnership with community and voluntary organisations, and ensuring residents get the right help at the right time.
Last updated : 26 November 2025