Key messages are that: Older people are an asset not a burden; We need a shift in philosophy, attitudes and approaches; We are adding healthy years to life; Supporting and caring for older people is not just a health or social work responsibility; Services should be outcome focussed; We need to accelerate the pace of sharing good practice.

Local Councils, NHS Boards, the third and independent sectors were asked to agree and submit Change Plans in order to access the £70m available in the 2011/12 financial year. Following the 2012 Spending review, a further £80m Health and Social Care Change Fund was made available for Partnerships in 2012/13, with £80m committed for 2013/14 and £70m for 2014/15. Change Plans are available on the Joint Improvement Team's website. During 2012/13, partnerships are producing Joint Commissioning Strategies to support the 2013/14 Change Fund allocations and to demonstrate long term, whole system planning for change.

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