The Better Care Fund (BCF) programme supports
the Isle of Wight Council (IWC) and Integrated Care Board (ICB) to
successfully deliver integrated working that best supports Island
residents. The requirements of the BCF are set by NHS England
(NHSE), including details on financial and contractual
arrangements. The BCF has historically been a 1 year plan but the
DHSC changed the BCF to a 2 year plan for 2023 to 2025. The Cabinet
is asked to note the 2023/25 BCF midway Update
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities or those working in two or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Electoral Divisions affected: (All Electoral Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2023
Decision due: 18 Jul 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Housing Needs (re-org 2023)
Contact: Peter Smith.