Building Strong Partnerships to
Improve Health –
Mandy ChambersHead of Health Improvement
NHS Derbyshire & Chair of Bolsover Partnership (BLSP)
Context for Partnership WorkingBenefits of Partnership WorkingFeatures of Effective PartnershipsHealth Partnership in ActionImpact of Reform & Re-organisation on Partnership Working
Unpicking Partnership Working
Public Health Context - Social Model of Health
Tackling Health Inequalities ….
“Requires action across the social determinants of health and beyond the reach of the NHS”
Marmot 2012
Strategic Context – Marmot Review
Partnerships between health and local authorities exist for:Health Protection Emergency PlanningHealth PromotionHealth ImprovementHealth Inequalities
Health & Local Government Context
Bolsover Partnership – Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) is a key mechanism
Commitment to addressing widespread inequality, including health inequalities
Integration of the complex factor which influence health throughout Bolsover Partnership Action Groups
Removal of barriers by demonstrating the value of sharing information, skills & resources
Local Context - Partnership Working in Bolsover
District
Strategic Planning & Priority setting
Skills & Experience of StaffInformation & Evidence Funding & Resources
Benefits of Working In Partnership: Helping to get
the best from -
Benefits of Working In Partnership
Use of Resources
Achieve Shared Goals Share Costs & Risks Avoid Duplication &
Waste Combine Skills &
Experience Streamline systems
Culture & Ethos
Create Shared Learning & Training
Encourage Innovation & Creativity
Build relationships for the future
Remove barriers
Better Experience & Outcomes for Service Users:Joining up servicesAdvice & information at a single access pointJoining up referral processesSignposting across services/agenciesSaving time & effort Increased satisfaction
Benefits of Working In Partnership
Common Features of Strong Partnerships
The Magic Ingredients !!!
Make Use of Local Contacts Be Part of Local Networks & Partnerships Understand Partner Roles & Responsibilities Make Partners Aware of the role of
Environmental Health Share Information & Organisational Plans Identify Shared Priorities – ‘The Win-Win’ Communicate Often Review Regularly & Monitor Outcomes Celebrate Success!
Building Strong Partnerships –Practical Steps
Health Partnerships in Action
InBolsover District Council &
Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership
Health Partnership in Bolsover District Vision & Priorities
Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) structures & systems used to share population level health data in a meaningful way
Increased awareness amongst partners of information available e.g. Public Health Observatories, Community Health Profiles
Using established networks to gather local information to enhance statistical data
Ensuring that priorities are informed by needs assessment
Health Partnership in Bolsover District
Sharing Information
Health Partnership in Bolsover District
Sharing Information - Example
www.ons.gov.ukwww.communities.gov.uk
www.neighbourhoodstatistics.gov.uk
www.apho.org.uk
Go to …….
Health Partnership in Bolsover District
Sharing Information
In Practice what information can be shared?
Distinguish Population & Personal Data Protection & Confidentiality Information Sharing Protocols Information Sharing with Consent Using referral processes to overcome
difficulties, where appropriate
Affordable Warmth Initiative - Tackling Excess Winter Deaths
Food Hygiene Advice & Training - Reducing A&E visits for D&V*
Grot to Green - Improvements to Local Environment ‘By Communities For Communities’
Supporting Older & Vulnerable People at Home - Reducing unplanned hospital admissions
Food Partnership – Promoting & Enabling Healthy Eating
Green Doctor – Working with GPs to Reduce CO Emissions
Health Partnerships in Bolsover District Some
Examples
Links up key partners, e.g. primary care Uses information & evidence to inform
priorities & actions Raises awareness of Fuel Poverty
issues & solutions throughout local community
Co-0rdinates referral process for vulnerable people
Delivers training & briefings for all Partners
Produces targeted materials, e.g. support hospital discharge
Affordable Warmth Initiative
Make Use of Local Contacts Be Part of Local Networks & Partnerships Understand Partner Roles &
Responsibilities Make Partners Aware of the Role of
Environmental Health Share Information & Organisational Plans Identify Shared Priorities – ‘The Win-Win’ Communicate Often Review Regularly Celebrate Success!
Building Strong Partnerships –Practical Steps
Presents opportunities as well as threats Chance to strengthen Public Health awareness
& advocacy within the democratic process Potential to develop Public Heath skills and
capacity across wider Local Authority workforce
Specific challenges for areas with a two tier structure
Important to maintain relationships with the emerging health commissioning organisations
Impact of Reform & Re-organisation on Partnerships
Strong Partnership working uses resources more efficiently, therefore when things are more challenging & uncertain it is essential that working together remains a priority,
‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ (ascribed to Plato )
By working together & sharing our resources we can achieve more than if we work alone
The Future – Moving Forward Partnership
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