NHS Dorset is the public name of NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB). NHS Dorset will undertake the statutory responsibilities of the clinical commissioning group (CCG) and will also be responsible for planning to meet the health care needs of people and communities in Dorset. They will work more closely together across the NHS with local authorities and many others in what is called the Dorset integrated care system. https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk

“NHS Dorset is a great opportunity to come together as equal partners to put an end to the inflexibility that has created the existing inequalities for many of Dorset residents. These are exciting times that we all need to embrace to create a positive change for all and for the future.” Nathalie Sherring, Chief Executive, Dorset Race Equality Council

NHS Dorset’s 1st ICB Board Meeting took place on 01 September 2022, HealthBus GP Dr Maggie Kirk was invited to speak and share with NHS decision makes about how the HealthBus Team is providing essential healthcare to those that are experiencing homelessness. New approaches to inclusive health are needed to ensure those that are most vulnerable and invisible in our community can access good quality healthcare.

You can watch Dr Maggie Kirk’s presentation below:

 

Want to know more about NHS Healthcare system see these 2min videos to put us all in the picture re ICB, ICS, ICP and more!

https://ourdorset.org.uk/ics-explained-icb-icp-ics/

https://ourdorset.org.uk/ics-explained-neighbourhood-place-and-system-level-care/