Better Care Fund policy framework and planning requirements for 2025/26

In line with the government’s vision for health and care, the Better Care Fund policy framework sets out the vision, funding, oversight and support arrangements, focused on 2 overarching objectives for the BCF in 2025/26:

• reform to support the shift from sickness to prevention
• reform to support people living independently and the shift from hospital to home

The BCF planning requirements outlines the guidelines for the planning and delivery of the BCF for 2025/26. These apply to both integrated care boards and local authorities, and they are published jointly with the government. The BCF planning template and other supporting materials are available on the Better Care Exchange. To join the Better Care Exchange please email england.bettercareexchange@nhs.net.