The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board is a statutory
committee of West Northamptonshire Council which:
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Is established in accordance with Section 194 of the Health and
Social Care Act 2012.
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Is treated as a Committee of the Council under Section 102 of the
Local Government Act 1972 and provisions of the Local Government
and Housing Act 1989.
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Will be subject to any amendment or replacement of regulation or
guidance applicable to any legislation relevant to the functions,
powers and duties of Health and Wellbeing Boards.
The Board is a forum
that enables key leaders from across West Northamptonshire and the
county to secure better health and wellbeing outcomes for the local
population, better quality of care for all patients and care users,
better value for the taxpayer and reduce health inequalities by
shaping the future of services through a more integrated approach
to commissioning health and wellbeing related services.