Working together for better lives
We are a partnership between the organisations that meet health and care needs across mid and south Essex.
Our health and wellbeing is affected by many things from housing, unemployment, financial stress, domestic abuse, poverty and lifestyle choices. By working together, the NHS, local councils, voluntary services and other organisations can plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people that live and work in their area and help prevent poor health, before issues become more serious.
In simple terms, the Integrated Care System means:
Integrated: joining up the services we deliver for people during their lifetime from cradle-to-grave. This could be anything from self-care to intensive care and everything in between.
System: how we set and improve standards and common clinical policies, with strengthened clinical and professional leadership, prioritising and organising our resources and processes, so that we deliver better outcomes and run an effective, efficient and value-for-money operation.
Care: high-quality care which is easy to access and tailored to local peoples’ needs. This means focusing on individuals, listening to them and recognising the important part that families and communities can play in supporting health and well-being.
You can visit the NHS England website for more information on Integrated Care Systems.
