Our strategy

Term: Purpose statement
Definition: A purpose statement is a clear, concise sentence that explains why something exists or is being done.
Example: To help people when they need us most.

Term: Values
Definition: Our values underpin everything that we do and guide our people, decisions, actions and behaviours.
Example: Working together, being at our best, and making a difference.

Term: Vision
Definition: A vision is a clear statement of what an organisation or person strives to achieve in the future.
Example: To deliver the right care in the right place at the right time; every time.

Term: Strategic aim
Definition: Our strategic aims are long-term, yet high-level goals which will translate vision into tangible reality.
Example: Deliver outstanding, inclusive care for everyone we serve.

Strategic plans

Term: Strategic objective
Definition: Each plan outlines a set of specific, measurable objectives that supports the delivery of the organisation’s strategic aims.
Example: Attract and recruit a representative workforce, providing effective onboarding and support to retain them.

Term: Deliverables
Definition: Activities which will ultimately deliver an objective.
Example: Deliver a talent management framework to enable us to grow our talent.

Term: Measures of success
Definition: Sets out how we will measure achievement of our strategic objectives.
Example: Improvement against workforce race equality workforce indicators.

Annual plan

Term: Annual priorities
Definition: Summarises the organisations delivery priorities for each financial year and aligns with workforce, financial and operational planning assumptions.
Example: Embed new operational leadership structures and ensure leaders have the skills to deliver their roles effectively.

Other key terms

Term: ICB
Definition: Integrated Care Boards are statutory NHS organisations responsible for planning, funding and coordinating health services within a defined local area.
Example: Our service covers five ICBs – Cheshire and Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria, North Cumbria and Derby and Derbyshire (Glossop).

Term: Place based partnerships
Definition: These are collaborative groups involving a range of health and care providers within a local area who collectively influence population health and wellbeing.
Example: Partners include NHS organisations, local authorities, voluntary community organisations, social care providers and other public sector partners.

Term: Primary care networks (PCNs)
Definition: PCNs bring together general practices (GPs) with other health services to improve access and provide more integrated care for local populations.
Example: There are 166 PCNs across the North West footprint.