Issue - meetings

The Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy (2025-2030) was approved at Cabinet on 29 October 2025 and sets out five key strategic priorities to reduce, delay or prevent the need for long term care and support for people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The strategy has been shaped by the views and experiences of local people, carers, the voluntary and community sector and partners. It aims to develop a sustainable approach to prevention in adult social care. The strategy emphasises early intervention, the promotion of wellbeing, and collaboration with key partners, to not only prevent the development of long-term needs, but also to enhance the overall quality of life for people living in the BCP Council area.

The Strategic Commissioning Manager – Prevention and Wellbeing presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'C' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy (2025-2030) was approved at Cabinet on 29 October 2025 and sets out five key strategic priorities to reduce, delay or prevent the need for long term care and support for people living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The strategy had been shaped by the views and experiences of local people, carers, the voluntary and community sector and partners. It aimed to develop a sustainable approach to prevention in adult social care. The strategy emphasised early intervention, the promotion of wellbeing, and collaboration with key partners, to not only prevent the development of long-term needs, but also to enhance the overall quality of life for people living in the BCP Council area.

The Board discussed the report and presentation, including:

·      A Board Member commended the clarity and accessibility of the prevention strategy and praised the work involved.

·      The importance of aligning preventative contracts with the Better Care Fund (BCF) and Integrated Care Board (ICB) commissioning intentions was highlighted.

·      In response to a query, it was anticipated that the progress and governance of the strategy implementation would report to the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Health and Wellbeing Board.

·      Use of the Dorset Intelligence and Insight Service (DiiS) was commended, using predictive analytics and rich data to strengthen prevention efforts.

·      The opportunities for joining up co-production work across the neighbourhood health programme and adult social care were highlighted.

·      The Board noted approval of funding and stressed importance of early intervention to sustain services and promote independence.

·      The strategy was recognised as being beneficial beyond adult social care, supporting wider council priorities such as community resilience and reducing isolation.

RESOLVED that the Board note the content of the report.

Voting: Nem. Con.