The aim of the approach adopted by IESCCG and WSCCG is to develop an integrated process of involvement, so that it is ‘right first time’ and adds value to CCG commissioning. Different methods of involvement will be used to seek advice and secure the confidence of patients and the public that their views are integral to the development of the highest quality of health care for patients and carers in Suffolk.
This year the CCG has moved rapidly on its journey from Engagement to Involvement and on to Co-Production. Creating a new way forward for health transformation, brought together clinicians, service users, voluntary organisations, staff, carers and the public in partnership-working which broke new ground.
The CCG is committed to taking forward what has been learned and applying it to the whole range of its work, including with its strategic and delivery partners in the West Suffolk Alliance.
During the year there was a change of Lay Member for Patient and Public Involvement. Jo Finn had originated an innovative Engagement Framework and Toolkit for staff and also had set up a Champions group. To build on this our new lay member, Lynda Tuck, conducted workshops for staff and GP members of the Clinical Executive, which evidenced strong enthusiasm for progressing further.
Read our DRAFT Patient and Public Involvement Strategy 2018-2021
The Framework and Toolkit for PPI
Working Together – A framework for developing patient communities and staff partnerships
Working Together – A toolkit for developing patient community and staff partnerships
Patient and Public Involvement review
Lay Member, Lynda Tuck, has initiated a review with CCG staff to look at how engagement is currently conducted and to identify areas for improvement. This is an ongoing piece of work to assist the CCG with their evolvement of partnership working.
We recently held a workshop with the Community Engagement Group (CEG), which was an opportunity for members to represent their communities and contribute to this evolvement. Lots of interesting discussions were had around what the CCG currently does well, what the CCG needs to improve on and ideas for how the CCG can do this. The feedback is currently being collated and we will provide an update here very soon.
Public consultations and engagement
West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group will adhere to the Cabinet Office Consultation Principles. The principles of this document are copied below and they mean that consultation and engagement can be targeted and meaningful.
- departments will follow a range of timescales rather than defaulting to a 12-week period, particularly where extensive engagement has occurred before;
- departments will need to give more thought to how they engage with and consult with those who are affected;
- consultation should be ‘digital by default’, but other forms should be used where these are needed to reach the groups affected by a policy;
- and the principles of the Compact between government and the voluntary and community sector will continue to be respected.
NHS West Suffolk and NHS Ipswich & East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Groups
TIAA Appraisal Review of Quality – Patient Involvement – November 2018
