Vision and commissioning principles

Our council plan 2023 to 2027 outlines what we want to focus on in our first four years. It also describes how we want our new council to work and what residents can expect from us.

Read the council plan 2023 to 2027

Our central aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents. It is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this, we are determined to deliver excellent public services, with adult social care being a vital component.

Cumberland Council takes a fresh approach to the delivery of inclusive services that are shaped by our residents and communities. By enabling positive outcomes for health and wellbeing, prosperity and the environment we will fulfil the potential of our people and our area.

This market position statement will inform our commissioning strategy. Our key strategic actions set out in the strategy will include:

• reducing pressure on the health and care system by commissioning and developing universal and targeted prevention services
• reduction the overall number of placements of older people in residential and nursing care
• increasing the market for more complex care including dementia care
• ensuring a sustainable market, particularly for domiciliary services
• increasing the supply of extra care and other supported housing
• improving and expanding our assistive technology offer
• transforming and streamlining our equipment services
• working with the market to further promote and deliver outcomes-based services