Residents set to benefit from new support model
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People in Northumberland are set to benefit from a new model for supporting communities across the county.
Northumberland County Council has today welcomed its adult social care and health improvement services back into the council following the end of a partnership agreement which saw provision of most adult social care functions, re-ablement and health improvement services delegated to the NHS.
Northumberland County Council Chief Executive Daljit Lally said: “These services play a crucial role in supporting some of our most vulnerable residents and improving the health of our residents.
“Providing these critical services to our residents will always be our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth transition of services and continuing to provide the high-quality care and services people need.
“We are delighted to welcome these staff into the council and we look forward to working with them to develop a collaborative partnership approach, in which adult social care and health improvement services will be key elements in a wider integrated approach to supporting our residents and communities.
In looking to develop its services, Northumberland County Council is aiming to work increasingly closely with GP practices, mental health services and the voluntary and community sector, to provide improved support for Northumberland residents.
There are also potential opportunities for closer integration with other Council services, including children’s services (0-19) and the preventative community support which is now being provided by Northumberland Communities Together (NCT), a community network hosted by the Council.
Northumberland County Councillor Wendy Pattison, cabinet member for wellbeing said: “Northumberland has a long history of successful collaborations between organisations and partners. We look forward to building on this approach to provide even better services for our residents.
“Our aim is for all the professionals involved in a person’s care, support, therapy and treatment, to be able to operate as seamlessly as possible, sharing skills, information and capacity, and taking joint responsibility for ensuring that the person is always at the centre.”
Cath McEvoy-Carr, Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Children’s Services at Northumberland County Council said: “The pandemic has seen teams from across the public sector working together more effectively than ever before, and we want to build on what has been achieved in Northumberland, and take it forward in new and innovative ways.
“Over the coming months there will be opportunities to further develop the services and enhance the Council’s commitment to integrated care, delivered locally to communities working with many partners including primary care and the voluntary and community sector as well as our regional NHS trusts.”