See the person not just the service - LCC meeting to be held on community care model
Helping people live the lives they want, stay independent and remain connected to their communities is at the heart of a new vision for adult social care in Lancashire.
Lancashire County Council's Cabinet will be asked to endorse Better Care, Better Lives, the county's future Model of Care, when it meets Oct 1.
The model sets out how people could get the right support earlier, closer to home and in a way that reflects what matters most to them.
It follows the direction agreed by Cabinet in May 2026 and was a process called co-production.
People said trusted relationships, familiar faces, choice and staying connected to their local area make a real difference to them.
Their experiences have shaped an approach that starts with the person, not the service.
For individuals and families, this could mean finding help more easily, having joined-up conversations without repeatedly telling their story and receiving support built around their strengths, relationships and goals.
There would be more emphasis on early help and neighbourhood support, as well as greater choice for people who need formal care.
Options would include flexible support at home, specialist housing and high-quality 24-hour care, with specialist services available closer to home wherever possible. Community and voluntary organisations will allow for more support to be provided to people.