Barnet's Health and Wellbeing Board

Barnet’s Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) was established in April 2013.

It is a partnership body for local leaders from the health and care system to work together to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Local GPs, NHS Trusts, Council staff and councillors and the voluntary sector are all part of the board.

The main duties of the board are to produce a:

  • Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
  • Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy
  • Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

More information on Barnet’s Health and Wellbeing Board is available, including meeting dates, agendas and minutes

Barnet Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JHWBS)

The strategy sets out the commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of those who live, work and study in Barnet.

The aim of this strategy is to achieve better health outcomes for all.

Barnet Health and Wellbeing Strategy (PDF, 434KB)

It covers  2025-2035, and was developed through public consultation, engagement with partners and needs identified in the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

It covers four priorities:

  • Start and Grow Well
  • Live and Age Well
  • Better Places
  • Better Health for All

The Board will track, challenge and support progress on the action plan at Board meetings and will update the strategy as circumstances change.