Corporate objectives

On the firm foundation of our values we have set five strategic corporate objectives.  These are:

  • Safety
  • Modernisation
  • Partnerships
  • Staff
  • Resources

Safety

We work constantly to provide safe care and quality outcomes.  We see the tackling of Health Care Acquired Infections (HCAIs) as a priority and are also proud to be part of a Safer Patient Initiative (SPI) that listens and acts on staff’s views, and ensures continuous improvement.

Modernisation

The merging of six Trusts gave us an opportunity to reform and review our health and social services – working in an different way for the benefit of our service users.
We will localise services where possible and centralise where necessary, use all our buildings in a way that delivers services most effectively, and make sure that everyone gets access to expert help and treatment as quickly as possible.

Partnerships

We will improve health and wellbeing through partnerships with a range of individuals, representative groups and organisations.  Our services will be citizen centred – designed around listening to needs and putting the people who use the services at the centre of everything we do.

Staff

We aim to win recognition as an Investor in People organisation that respects its staff, communicates effectively with them and provides appropriate learning and development to support everyone in being the best they can be.

Resources

It’s possible to improve services and save money by encouraging innovative thinking and listening to people.  So for example if we provide some outpatient, treatment and review services near to people’s homes in one of our Wellbeing and Treatment Centres, we reduce journey times and the impact of our business on the environment.

We work to make best use of our budget by improving performance and productivity and staying in control of the money to ensure that money is not our main driver.  Our business remains the delivery of safe, effective, quality care.