BMBC 21: Barnsleys Local Area Agreement 2008-2011

• Physical activity• Mental wellbeing.Securing the Wellbeing of Older and Vulnerable People in NeedThis outcome focuses on improving the well-being of older andvulnerable adults, particularly those in need, with an emphasis onincreasing independence, choice and quality of services.The outcome is not only focused upon health and social care provision,but also identifies the need to improve and co-ordinate other leadservices for older and vulnerable people to improve their quality of life.The priorities for improvement for this Outcome for the next 3 yearsare:-• Improved health & emotional well-being• Improved quality of life• Making a positive contribution• Increased choice & control• Freedom from discrimination and harassment• Economic well-being• Maintaining personal dignity and respectSecuring the Wellbeing of Children, Young People and FamiliesThis outcome is central to the future of the Borough, and the prospectsfor children and young people, as reflected in the Children and YoungPeople’s Plan (CYPP) (2008-2011). There are high aspirations for allBarnsley’s children and young people to be in the best of health; feelsafe wherever they are; enjoy leisure time positively; achieve well atschool, college, in training, and at university; and contribute to decisionmakingand support the community and environment whilstunderstanding their rights and responsibilities so that they can enteradulthood, able to support themselves, contribute to the community andbe free from poverty. This is facilitated by supporting each child, youngperson and their family through the provision of high quality servicesand the drive for excellence.The LAA and CYPP will act as the catalyst for this change, harnessinga multi agency approach towards continual service improvement andthe delivery of better outcomes for children, young people and theirfamilies within Barnsley.The priorities for improvement for this outcome over the next 3 yearsrelate to the 5 outcomes of the Every Child Matters Agenda andCYYP:-• Being healthy• Staying safe• Enjoying and achieving23Barnsley’s Outcomes Framework Barnsley’s Local Area Agreement 2008-11