The Board noted the Chair’s report, which included information about:
· General Election including the funding of social care;
· Thrive London, a citywide movement for mental health, supported by the Mayor for London and the London Health Board, with the aim of bringing together agencies and communities to improve mental health services, prevent illness and promote community cohesion;
· Cancer Scrutiny review progress update;
· LGBT+ needs Assessment;
· The 2016-17 Local Account. The Council’s annual message to the community on the state of adult care and support in Barking and Dagenham;
· Future Board meeting dates 2017/18.