Information for patients

The planned care team within the ICB aims to commission high quality, best value clinical services that will improve outcomes for our population.

As a team we are driven to ensure our citizens are cared for in the most appropriate setting, improve people's health and wellbeing, and make sure everyone has the same access to services and gets the same outcomes from treatment and wherever possible, out of hospital and in alternative settings, we do this by engaging and developing partnerships with a range of providers, including community, primary care, and independent sector providers.

There are now apps available to help support patients throughout their referral journey:

• The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services.
• The My Planned Care app gives you advice and support while you wait and helps you to prepare for your hospital consultation, treatment, or surgery. This includes giving you information about waiting times at your hospital and other supporting and local services while you wait.