Key information for providers of adult social care services.
Our Commissioning Strategy and Market Position Statement
Our pdf Adult Social Care Commissioning Strategy and Market Position Statement (1.33 MB) sets out our strategic commissioning priorities to meet the needs of our local population.
The strategy includes:
- Vision for Adult Social Care
- National and Local Strategic Drivers
- Operating Principles
- Service Outcome
- How we will work to achieve our service outcome including what we are doing now, what we plan to do next and how we will know when we have made a difference
Adult Social Care Commissioning Strategy Plan on a page
Our pdf Commissioning Strategy Plan on a page (113 KB) summarises our vision, principles, outcomes and objectives from the overarching strategy.
Co-Production
We are now committed to bringing Co-Production into practice where we can. This covers all areas of Adult Social Care practice. A Co-Production Policy including our official definition of Co-Production has been created.
Policy and Advice on Housing for Social Care Clients
Our pdf Policy and Advice on Housing for Social Care Clients (1.98 MB) provides detailed advice and guidance on Bristol's commissioning priorities for specialised accommodation services, including analysis of legislation, housing models and funding mechanisms.
Better Lives in Bristol Supported Housing Delivery Plan 2024-2029
Our new folder Better Lives in Bristol - Supported Housing Delivery Plan 2024-29 pdf Supported Housing Delivery Plan (2.74 MB) Supported Housing Delivery Plan sets our demand forecast, and housing typologies required to address specialised housing needs throughout Bristol.
Our support to providers
Provider forums
Our provider forums are where you can meet us and discuss any issues.
We have forums for these services: Learning Difficulties, Care Homes, Home Care and Community Support Services.
If you want to find out more, email: adultcommissioning@bristol.gov.uk
Grants for voluntary and community organisations
Working together with local voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, we have changed our approach to grant funding.
Read more about The Bristol Impact Fund.
Contact us
To contact Adult Care Commissioning contact us on adultcommissioning@bristol.gov.uk