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Everyone in Dorset deserves to live well. That’s why our NHS organisations, councils, public services and voluntary and community partners are working together as an integrated health and care system (ICS). Integrated care is about removing traditional barriers between services so people can access the support and care they need when they need it. Dorset became one of England’s first pilot ICSs in 2018, and this way of working is now being replicated across the country following the publication of a government white paper for health and social care reform. Building on the strong and successful partnerships we already have in Dorset, we will be working closer with communities to build the services we need, improve care and tackle health inequalities across the county. The benefits of working together mean people will have consistent health and wellbeing advice and more proactive support to stay well, particularly those who are vulnerable or at a higher risk of developing a serious or long-term health condition. By making decisions and working together we can improve the health and wellbeing of the 810,000 people living here. We are Our Dorset.