Calico care project shortlisted for national award

The shortlist was announced earlier this month with a virtual awards ceremony to be held in September. BeWell has been shortlisted in the Support and care team of the year category.

BeWell was formed as part of the “Personal Health Budget”, launched in October 2017 and commissioned by NHS England and the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The BeWell team work in partnership with health and social care, to provide individuals with an integrated package of care.

Leanne Townley, floating support co-ordinator at Calico, said: "I am delighted that the BeWell team have been shortlisted for Care and Support Team of the year. They have worked incredibly hard to support individuals to develop a personalised care plan that will enable them to have more choice and control over their care and to live a happy and fulfilling life.’

The BeWell service is a lifeline to those involved, changing the way they access care and support. By doing so, people with long-term health conditions and disabilities can shape their lives by making the key decisions about their own health, wellbeing and care.

As the NHS faces unprecedented demand, schemes like BeWell are attempting to provide relief. With those suffering long-term health problems currently accounting for 70% of NHS spend, a wellbeing-centred approach aims to deliver improved health and wellbeing, quality of care and better use of resources.