Health and Wellbeing Cabinet Portfolio
Priorities for 2022/23
The Health and Wellbeing Cabinet Portfolio have identified the following priorities for 2022/23:
Promoting independence
Priorities: Transform our services so that people are supported to live fulfilled lives, avoid over-dependence on formal social care services and can stay independent for longer in line with the Better Lives Strategy.
Outcome: More people are able to live independently at home and where they have services, have more control their support.
Associated corporate plan objectives: Strengthening our communities and protecting the vulnerable.
Social care reforms
Priorities: Understand and prepare for the implementation of the Government’s new social care reforms
Outcome: People in Buckinghamshire can draw on services in line with the Government’s vision for social care.
Associated corporate plan objectives: Protecting the vulnerable.
Work with our partners
Priorities: Work better as a health and social care system with:
- the NHS
- care providers
- voluntary groups
- housing partners
This includes evolving partnership working across the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care System (ICS) to make sure the Health and Care Bill changes are implemented in a way that best suits the needs of Buckinghamshire residents.
Outcome: People experience a seamless, high quality service regardless of the health or social care organisations involved.
Associated corporate plan objectives: Protecting the vulnerable.
Support and develop our workforce
Priorities: Support and develop our workforce to deliver the highest quality services.
Outcome: All those in need of social care support receive services that are delivered in a way that enhances their lives.
Associated corporate plan objectives: Protecting the vulnerable.
Tackle issues affecting health and wellbeing
Priorities: Tackling the key issues affecting health and wellbeing in Buckinghamshire, particularly health protection and Covid-19 recovery.
Outcome: All residents and communities in Buckinghamshire are supported to live healthy and happy lives, including recovering safely from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Associated corporate plan objectives: Strengthening our communities, improving our environment, protecting the vulnerable and increasing prosperity.
Maximising our budget
Priorities: Manage our budget in a way that maximises the delivery of high quality services within the funding available.
Outcome: The directorate achieves a balanced budget and the services delivered represent value for money for all stakeholders and service users.
Associated corporate plan objectives: Protecting the vulnerable.