The County Council strongly supports the integration of health and care services whenever possible and to the benefit of those receiving care in any setting. The Council continues to commit significant resources to that end. However, in the case of a move to an ‘Integrated Care System’ in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, as required by NHS England, the County Council is awaiting clarification from the NHS as to what this would actually mean in practice before it can indicate its support.
Joining up health and care in Leicestershire
We are working together to provide more joined up care in the community, particularly for frail older people, those with long term conditions and other vulnerable groups, including carers. You can read more on our Adult social care pages.
Health and Wellbeing Board
Leicestershire’s Health and Wellbeing Board is made up of local councillors, GPs, health and social care officials and representatives of patients and the public. The board was set up to lead work to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Leicestershire through improved and joined up services.
Better Care Together - a five year plan
You may also be interested in the five year plan for local health and care services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This is known as the 'sustainability and transformation plan' or STP. Each local area must have a plan to show how services will evolve and become sustainable to support the NHS vision for better health and patient care. You can read more on the Better Care Together website.