Our ICB values and behaviours
We care
We give the best of ourselves and bring out the best in each other, to achieve the best for the people of Humber and North Yorkshire.
We connect
We are joined up, build strong relationships and make the most of our collective skills, experiences and perspectives.
We innovate
We embrace opportunities to change for the better.
Imagine a future where everyone in Humber and North Yorkshire has an equal chance to live a long, happy and healthy life – a future where every child has the best start in life, where the next generation has the opportunity to thrive, and where people live healthy, independent lives for as long as possible. That’s our purpose – why we exist, why we do what we do.
In particular, we are ambitious to narrow the gap in healthy life expectancy by 2030 and increase healthy life expectancy by five years by 2035. Achieving it will challenge and test us; but if we perform at our best – as individuals and together, as a single, joined-up ICB at the heart of our health and care system – we can improve the lives and futures of the 1.7 million people living in Humber and North Yorkshire.
That means caring deeply about them and their lives. It means building closer connections with each other, our colleagues and partners. And it means innovating to find new solutions and ways of working that will help us make a bigger difference to people, faster.
We care. We connect. We innovate. Every day, in the decisions we make and the actions we take. These are our values.
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Our behaviours
Our behaviours give practical guidance for aligning our values with our day-to-day ways of working.
Be Kind
We treat people with respect and compassion; we are inclusive; we understand that a safe work environment is both positive and supportive and leads to higher satisfaction and productivity.
Be Curious
We are always looking for new ways to improve and learn; we have a growth mindset; we encourage questions and positive challenge.
Be Authentic
We are true to our shared values and ambition; we build trust; we value honesty, individuality, and difference.
Be Accountable
We take responsibility for our actions and results; we hold ourselves to a high standard; we admit and learn from our mistakes.
Be Bold
We take risks and make innovative decisions; we are forward-thinking and willing to challenge the status quo.