Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Integrated Services (MCP West) updating the Panel on progress being made developing new models of care in Hampshire, attached.

The Panel considered the report of the Director of Integrated Services (MCP West) Southern Health, updating the Panel on progress being made in developing the new model of care (‘Better Local Care”) to transform out of hospital care in Hampshire.

Chris Ash, Director of Integrated Services (MCP West), and Alex Whitfield - Chief Operating Officer Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust were in attendance and, with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  In addition, at the invitation of the Chair, representations were heard from Joe Hannigan, Fairness Commission and John Richards - Chief Officer NHS Southampton City CCG.

The Panel heard that in Hampshire the approach to the Multi-specialty Community Provider (MCP) care model was based around GP surgeries and their registered patients, with a strong focus on self-management and prevention.  There was also a commitment to simplify and shorten the pathway to specialist support even to the point of resolution at the first point of contact.

Progress in the year was outlined and it was reported that Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust were keen for South Hampshire vanguard programme monies to be used on programmes tailored for the City.

RESOLVED that the report be noted and a further report be brought back to the Panel as part of the wider picture of changes to services in the City.