Our commissioning intentions describes how Essex County Council intend to shape the local services to meet the needs of our residents for the next few years.
We have recognised that good commissioning is that person-centred and focuses on strength-based outcomes, and that it empowers people of Essex to have choice and control in their lives and over their care and support needs. To achieve this, we shift towards strategic commissioning, meaning we work more closely with our key partners across the system (care market and health) to understand population needs, determine key priorities, design, and plan service resources to meet those needs.
The strategic commissioning intentions are in line with our Adult Social Care Market Shaping Strategy 2023-30 and ASC Business Plan, making a difference every day!
We have developed the market principles that will be utilised as part of our existing service delivery and support our future commissioning of services across Essex.
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Person-centred & Inclusive |
We have a ‘can do’ approach which focuses on what matters to people and we think and act creatively to make things happen for them. |
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Community-based |
We work in partnership with others to make our local area welcoming, supportive and inclusive for everyone |
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Transparency |
We make sure we share information about what we do and how people can access our service with other relevant organisations so we can all work more effectively. |
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Wellbeing & Independence |
We make sure people feel safe and comfortable in their own home, which is accessible, with appropriate aids, adaptations, technology and medical equipment. |
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Evidenced based & Service Quality |
We don’t make assumptions about what people can or cannot do and don’t limit or restrict people’s options |
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Collaboration & Integration |
We work with people as equal partners and combine our respective knowledge and experience to support joint decision-making. |
In line with our market strategy, we have developed a 7-year roadmap of our future direction and the ambition for adults of Essex.