This report provides an overview of the
Quarter 1 Report of the Better Care Fund (BCF) for 2025-26.
The BCF is a key delivery vehicle in providing person-centred
integrated care with health, social care, housing, and other public
services, which is fundamental to maintaining a strong and
sustainable health and care system.
The report is a part of the requirements set by the Better Care
Fund 2025-26 Policy Framework. The report must be jointly agreed
and signed off by the Health and Wellbeing Board as one of the
planning requirements.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 6 Oct 2025 by Health and Wellbeing Board
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Lead director: Corporate Director for Wellbeing
Contact: Zena Dighton, Head of Strategic Commissioning - Long Term Conditions Email: zena.dighton@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, Scott Saffin, Commissioning Manager – Better Care Fund and Market Management Email: Scott.Saffin@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.