Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s) were created on 1 July 2022 following amendment of the Health and Social Care Act 2006 and replaced Clinical Commissioning Groups. Lincolnshire ICS is named ‘Better Lives Lincolnshire’.
Integrated Care System is a partnership bringing together providers and commissioners of NHS services across a geographical area with local authorities and other local partners to collectively plan health and care services to meet the needs of their population.
The four aims are:
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Improve outcomes in population in health and healthcare.
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Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access.
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Enhance productivity and value for money.
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Help the NHS support broader social and economic development