Better Care Fund

A jointly commissioned fund between the NHS and local government in England to improve health and social care outcomes. A national programme that integrates NHS and local authority funding to support health and social care. A national initiative and fund for driving the integration of health and social care services. A national fund for integrating health and social care services. A fund designed to improve health and social care outcomes by integrating services and promoting joint working. A national fund dedicated to integrating health and social care services, requiring joint planning between health bodies and local government. A pooled budget aimed at integrating health and social care services in Hertfordshire.