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All local areas are expected to submit narrative BCF plans but use of this template for doing so is optional. Although the template is optional, we encourage BCF planning leads to ensure that narrative plans cover all headings and topics from this narrative template.  \nThese plans should complement the agreed spending plans and ambitions for BCF national metrics in your area’s BCF Planning Template (excel).  \nThere are no word limits for narrative plans, but you should expect your local narrative plans to be no longer than 15-20 pages in length.  \nAlthough each Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) will need to agree a separate excel planning template, a narrative plan covering more than one HWB can be submitted, where this reflects local arrangements for integrated working. Each HWB covered by the plan will need to agree the narrative as well as their excel planning template.  \nAn example answers and top tips document is available on the Better Care Exchange to assist with filling out this template.  \nCover  \nMedway Health and Wellbeing Board  \nHealth and Wellbeing Board(s)  \nBodies involved in preparing the plan (including NHS Trusts, social care provider representatives, VCS organisations, housing organisations, district councils)  \nMedway Council; NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB), DFG Services, VCS Sector  \nWe have established a Steering Group to support regular and ongoing engagement with key stakeholders and internal and external partners around BCF Planning and commissioning activity for the Better Care Fund. This group supports our work across Health and Social Care services and supports co-production of BCF plans and wider commissioning activity for our Partnership Commissioning Team. We have also engaged with our Health and Wellbeing Board, to input into the BCF Plan for 2022-23.  \nHow have you gone about involving these stakeholders?  \nIn responding to the pandemic, the health and social care partners adopted a more collaborative approach to working. We intend to continue this level of collaboration through adaptable contracted services, meeting the current need and reflecting this approach in new commissioning activity.  \nPriorities for the BCF in 2022/23 are:  \n1. Improved discharge pathways from hospital to realise the best health outcomes for our residents  \n2. Prevention to reduce hospital admissions and support maximising care capacity  \n3. Addressing the pandemic’s ‘hidden’ impacts on citizens and services:  \n• Improving health/including mental health outcomes  \n• Reducing health inequities in service delivery  \n• Challenging inequalities (Ethnic Minority Communities , social deprivation, social isolation)  \n• The impact on climate change , ensuring that Medway can address the priorities identified for through Medway’s Joint Health and Wellbeing strategy and JCMG’s core principles.  \n4. Any unforeseen circumstances such as the cost of living crisis which is a developing risk for most areas.  \nGovernance  \nPlease briefly outline the governance for the BCF plan and its implementation in your area.  \nGovernance of the BCF in Medway  \nOur Joint Commissioning Management Group (JCMG) was established to lead on all elements of joint commissioning, including BCF, and has allowed learning to be shared for informing local plans across the system, providing the flexibility to adapt to changes in need, performance, or circumstance. Commissioning activity ensures there is a focus on defined and measurable outcomes and consistent contract management.  \nMeeting every six weeks, JCMG has ensured the separate NHSKM and Council governance processes are fully informed such as the Health and Wellbeing Board, NHS KM ICB’s Governing Body, the Council’s Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and Cabinet.  \nThe M&S HCP provides whole place based system oversig","cbCaipNaV3WvLhOV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipNaV3WvLhOV","pdf",434391,"English","# Cover\n## Medway Health and Wellbeing Board\n## Bodies involved in preparing the plan\n# Stakeholder involvement\n## Priorities for the BCF in 2022/23\n# Governance\n## Governance of the BCF in Medway\n# Overall BCF plan and approach to integration\n## Embedding integrated, person centred services","[{\"question\":\"What is the BCF narrative plan template used for?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a structured way for local areas to submit narrative plans for the Better Care Fund (BCF). 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