Issue - meetings

To approve the amended Health and Wellbeing Board Terms of Reference.

(5 minutes)

Becky Reynolds reported that the amended terms of reference had been circulated to members of the Board for comment and in principle agreement prior to approval by Council on 10 November.

It was noted that members of the public were not participating in HWB meetings and there may be issues that needed considering such as venues and accessibility to improve engagement.  Paul Harris, Kate Morton and Laura Ambler undertook to discuss this issue in more detail.

Paul Harris questioned whether quoracy should be reconsidered at a future review.  It was noted that members had the opportunity to send substitutes from their organisation if they were unable to attend.

The Board RESOLVED to;

1.  Note the proposed changes to the Health and Wellbeing Board’s Terms of Reference, which include changes to the Board’s vision and membership in particular.

2.  Note the addition of the Bristol, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board to its membership, as part of the statutory requirements of the 2022 Health and Care Act.

3.  Approve the updated Terms of Reference for the B&NES Health and Wellbeing Board.