APPENDIX A

Ref: MJAF/OMB/I9

22 May 2003

Dear Colleague

STATEMENT OF INTENT FROM THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL, THE ISLE OF WIGHT PRIMARY CARE TRUST AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

The three authorities together make a strong commitment

· that in future they wish to see health and social care services delivered jointly with a view to full integration of those services wherever that either improves services to the people we serve, the working experience and development of our staff or creates greater efficiencies

· that services should be driven by the needs of the service user and our wider community rather than professional or organisational boundaries

· that all managers are expected to apply this principle in the future design and delivery of services

Mike Fisher Graham Elderfield David Crawley

Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Chief Executive

Isle of Wight Council Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Trust Primary Care Trust

TO: Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Trust

Primary Care Trust

Isle of Wight Council Staff