To receive a presentation provding an update on the work of the Telford & Wrekin Integrated Place Partnership.
Minutes:
Members received a presentation from the Assurance and Integration Programme Manager and Telford and Wrekin Place Lead providing an overview of the work and impact of the Telford & Wrekin Integrated Place Partnership (TWIPP). The presentation included a summary of current programmes, neighbourhood working, and future priorities.
Members were informed that TWIPP became a formal sub-committee of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in September 2024, reflecting its strategic importance. The partnership brought together a wide range of organisations with a shared focus on improving outcomes, reducing inequalities, and enhancing prevention.
The Board heard that TWIPP had used local intelligence to refine its priorities, which now included supporting general practice, improving mental health and outcomes for children and young people and promoting healthy ageing. A wide range of programmes were being delivered under these themes.
Members were advised that TWIPP has adopted a flexible, person-centred approach to their neighbourhood working. The aim was to wrap the right services around individuals at the right time, supporting early diagnosis, self-care, and social prescribing. Each of the four neighbourhood areas had distinct needs, and the approach had been tailored accordingly.
The Live Well Hubs were highlighted as a key element of neighbourhood working. The hub in Madeley, operated by the Town Council, was cited as a successful example of multi-agency collaboration, with a case study shared during the presentation. Members were informed that professional collaboration was a core component of the neighbourhood model, with regular joint working events attracting strong attendance and positive feedback. It was noted that over 100 professionals attended the most recent event in South East Telford.
In Newport and Central Telford, development of Neighbourhood MDTs was progressing, with TELDOC having operated a model since 2019. A new focus has been agreed for Malinslee, with an emphasis on mental health. Members heard that the Neighbourhood teams were working to better connect services and raise awareness of available support.
Members were updated on the Prevention Grants Programme, which has recently concluded. Funding has been awarded to support initiatives such as the expansion of Live Well Hubs, Calm Cafés and care navigators for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities. The impact of these grants will be monitored through TWIPP, with updates to be brought to future Board meetings.
The Board were informed that a Health Conversation Campaign had also been introduced, building on the "Making Every Contact Count" approach. This included internal support for frontline workers and a public-facing campaign, with a vaccination focus launching in August. Members were also advised that the Sport England Place Expansion Opportunity would bring additional resources and strategic support to the area.
In relation to healthy ageing and frailty, Members heard that TWIPP was building on the successful Ageing Well consultation. Two key areas of focus were a one-stop advice shop for residents and for advice and resources to be consolidated for professional to access. It was expected that digital solutions and intelligence were to be used to support this work.
The Board welcomed the balanced distribution of prevention projects across neighbourhoods and priorities. Members emphasised the importance of placing Live Well Hubs where they are most needed and highlighted the importance of local authority leadership in areas such as housing and policing, and stressed the need for the Board and the ICS to support and challenge efforts to improve resident outcomes.
The Board noted the update and welcomed the progress made by TWIPP.
Members acknowledged the importance of partnership working,
neighbourhood-level delivery, and continued investment in
prevention.