Adult Social Care commissioning

Our intentions are based on what people who recieve care and support have told us is important to them. They include:

• We ensure we understand the care market and ensure it is sustainable 

• We make sure any new contracts are good value for money 

• We invest in ways to prevent, reduce or delay care and support needs 

• We support people to live independently  

• We listen to the views of people with lived experience and their carers to inform our approach 

Full details of ‘Our Commissioning Intentions 2023/24’ are here. 

Our strategic priorities are agreed each financial year, at the same time we complete a directorate action plan. This plan is linked to our strategy which outlines the vision for adult social care, and is based around five priorities: 

• Prevent or reduce the need for long-term care, to maximise independence.   

• Providing the right support. in the right place, at the right time. 

• Ensuring safety from abuse or neglect.  

• A sustainable and skilled workforce.  

• Creating resilient, caring and inclusive communities. 

You can read out Commissioning priorities for 2024/25 here.