Better Care Fund policy framework: 2022 to 2023
This document sets out the agreed way in which the Better Care Fund (BCF) will be implemented in the financial year 2022 to 2023.
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This document sets out the national conditions, metrics and funding arrangements for the Better Care Fund (BCF) in 2022 to 2023.
BCF plans are jointly developed by health and social care partners in every area in England and support integrated, person-centred care in communities.
The policy framework is intended for use by those responsible for delivering the Better Care Fund at a local level (such as integrated care boards, local authorities, health and wellbeing boards) and NHS England.
The document should be read alongside the BCF planning requirements for 2022 to 2023, which are published separately by NHS England and the Local Government Association.
On 22 September 2022, the government announced its plan for patients. This plan committed £500 million for the rest of this financial year, to support timely and safe discharge from hospital into the community by reducing the number of people delayed in hospital awaiting social care.
We’ve now published an addendum to the 2022 to 2023 Better Care Fund (BCF) policy framework and planning requirements. The addendum sets out further detail for how this £500 million fund will be distributed, as well as conditions governing its use.
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Last updated 21 November 2022 + show all updates
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Added a link to the recently published addendum to the 2022 to 2023 Better Care Fund policy.
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Added link on holding page to 'planning requirements' on NHSE website.
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First published.