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The Integrated Care Board Director of Place gave an presentation on the NHS Planning Update to the Members of the Darlington Health and Wellbeing Board.

The contents of the presentation included the summary timeline for planning submissions, Better Care Fund expectations, NHS Operational Planning Priorities and the next steps, joint forward plan and ICS Strategy refresh.

The Better Care Fund expectations gave an overview of the plan submission requirements, planning expectations and the metrics.

The presentation then went on to detail the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines, the six core components, objectives and priorities of the NHS Operational Planning.

The presentation then concluded with the next steps, such as the Government’s health mission, NHS 10-year plan and the next steps.

Discussion ensued around the key priorities for the NHS Operational Planning, what the key challenges will be.