(i)         that the progress and shape of accountable care systems across wider Devon be noted; and

(ii)        that Torbay Council continues to exercise influence over the emerging shape of Accountable Care Organisations (ACOs) and local health and care partnerships across Devon to support the best outcomes for our communities.

To continue to influence the future health and care environment.

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This decision will come into force and may be implemented on Friday, 17 November 2017 unless the call-in process is triggered (as set out in Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).

Since December 2016, partners across Devon – including all NHS organisations, Local Authorities and Livewell Southwest – have been united in a single ambition and shared purpose to create a clinically, socially and financially sustainable health and care system that will improve health, wellbeing and care of the population we serve, as outlined in the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) in Devon.

To support the most effective delivery of transformed care and achieve the triple aim of improving quality, lowering costs and enriching patient experience through strong care integration, partners in Devon are planning to evolve the STP by developing an Accountable Care System as part of plans to better integrate health and social care services.

The direction of travel with respect to the Accountable Care System has been endorsed by collaborative board in September 2017.

The Elected Mayor considered the recommendations of the Policy Development and Decision Group made on 6 November 2017 and his decision is set out above.

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