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Begin: 04.04.2011, 10:00
End: 04.04.2011, 15:30
Location: The Huyton Civic Suite, Knowsley MBC, Civic Way off Poplar Bank, Huyton L36 9GD
This is one of two events arranged to share some of the good practice identified as part of the Health Self Assessment process completed in 2010 – please refer to the programme for the day, which is attached. In order to promote this work fully it is suggested that each PCT area sends a team to one event and we suggest that this team should comprise of the following: The chair of the health subgroup (of the learning disability partnership board), a senior lead from the PCT, a self advocate and a carer representative, someone from the community team for learning disabilities, a commissioner, your acute liaison lead and a representative from contracting. There will also be the opportunity for 12 of the North West PCT areas to showcase their work on stands at each event. These will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. To reserve your stand (you will need to bring your own display boards) please contact Rachel Cross.
Sharing the Good Practice Identified from the North West Learning Disability Health Self Assessment 2010
Begin: 30.03.2011, 10:00
End: 30.03.2011, 15:30
Location: The Gujarat Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JN
This is one of two events arranged to share some of the good practice identified as part of the Health Self Assessment process completed in 2010 – please refer to the programme for the day, which is attached. In order to promote this work fully it is suggested that each PCT area sends a team to one event and we suggest that this team should comprise of the following: The chair of the health subgroup (of the learning disability partnership board), a senior lead from the PCT, a self advocate and a carer representative, someone from the community team for learning disabilities, a commissioner, your acute liaison lead and a representative from contracting. There will also be the opportunity for 12 of the North West PCT areas to showcase their work on stands at each event. These will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. To reserve your stand (you will need to bring your own display boards) please contact Rachel Cross.
North West Autism Strategy 2nd Stakeholder Meeting
Begin: 29.03.2011, 10:00
End: 29.03.2011, 14:30
Location: Reebok Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton BL6 6SF
The focus of this second Stakeholder meeting is therefore to provide an opportunity for: • an update / exchange from across the localities; • discussing proposals for a Northwest Autism Strategy network e.g. mandate, purpose, membership, deliverables, sustainability and resources; • share what action is required to be taken locally – reflecting the recent guidance and the foundations for service improvement; • agree and finalise next steps.
‘Taking Stock and Building a Sustainable Programme for our Future’ - Safeguarding Adults ‘at Risk’ in the North West Region
Begin: 25.03.2011, 10:00
End: 25.03.2011, 15:30
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester M11 3FF
The purpose of this conference is to share with representatives from Safeguarding Adults Boards across the North West: • the learning from the recent NWJIP/ADASS project work, particularly in relation to Serious Case Reviews; • developments in the NW Strategic Health Authority in relation to safeguarding adults; • the latest understanding of the place of safeguarding adults in the proposed NHS structures; and • how together we can ensure safe practice and sustain learning to prevent abuse and neglect and protect adults at risk during this period of structural and financial change. Booking online is not available for this event as places at this conference are being collated by locality.
"Think Local, Act Personal": The role of market position statements in developing diversity in service provision.
Begin: 25.03.2011, 09:30
End: 25.03.2011, 16:00
Location: PiC National Training Centre, Arbury Court, Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8TR
Developing diversity in local care provision is one of the ways in which “care providers, councils and their partners will work to further develop and deliver a personalised, community-based care and support system with a focus upon effective prevention and the shifting of resources from crisis and acute interventions”. Think Local, Act Personal Concordat. The Concordat identified market position statements as one way of supporting this. These statements were proposed by the National Market Development Forum - a short life group comprising commissioners and providers from across the public, private and voluntary sectors. The Forum involves around 50 leaders from local authorities, voluntary organisations, major private service providers and national umbrella bodies. It is supported by the Department of Health, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, the Local Government Association, and I&DeA (now LGID). Recent work led by the Institute for Public Care for the Forum has produced a series of papers designed to explore key challenges and develop approaches to improving the social care market, the content of which is reflected in this event. This seminar will provide senior commissioning managers and providers with the chance to reflect upon progress in the North West towards producing “Market Position Statements” and their activities towards developing a diverse and sustainable local social care market. In particular the day will cover: • Briefly review government policy themes • Look at supply and demand and the implications of current trends • Explore an approach to market facilitation. • Next steps for public care commissioners and providers
Skills Development: Third Programme of Skills Development for Commissioners of Health and Social Care
Begin: 01.02.2011, 09:00
Location: University of Central Lancashire
Next 2011 programme dates (proposed): Module 1: February 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Module 2: March 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Module 3 (Optional): March 29th, 30th, 31st at the University of Central Lancashire The North West Joint Improvement Partnership has commissioned the University of Central Lancashire to develop a programme of skills development for commissioners in both health and social care, at higher education level. The core product available is the Integrated Commissioning of Social Care and Health Programme delivered over two three day sessions (non-residential) as Continuous Professional Development, or Advanced Certificate. It can also be combined with a further module as a Postgraduate Certificate programme on Commissioning Population Mental Health and Wellbeing. A sample programme is attached. There is no charge for attendance at the basic modules which make up the Integrated Commissioning of Social Care and Health Programme i.e. at CPD level. Candidates who wish accreditation at undergraduate level or above and who do not already possess a similar qualification at this level are required to arrange for the contribution of a fee of £350 to NWJIP to cover the costs of accreditation (irrespective of at which level). Prospective candidates should register their interest here.
Annual North West Carers Conference
Begin: 21.01.2011, 10:00
End: 21.01.2011, 15:15
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
At this year's conference there will be the opportunity to hear about: * The outcome from the Carers Strategy Refresh from Elaine Edgar, Head of Policy, Carers Team at DH * Addressing carers needs in the current policy and financial climate from Richard Jones, President of ADASS * Learning from the national demonstrator sites * Primary care services and meeting the needs of carers from the Chair of a practice-based commissioning cluster In addition, the regional 4 demonstrator sites will be sharing their learning about: * Organising and delivering personalised breaks for carers (Liverpool) * Improving the health and wellbeing of carers (Trafford) * Developing effective carer pathways in acute and primary care (St Helens and Halton) * Working in partnership with carers of people with mental health needs (Bolton and Greater Manchester West Mental Health Foundation Trust)
Commissioning Health and Wellbeing - NUDGEWellbeing - The Work of the NWJIP Demonstration Sites
Begin: 15.12.2010, 09:15
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, Rowsley Street, Manchester M11 3FF
Health and Wellbeing takes centre stage for local government and the NHS with the proposals in the White Paper Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS and the forthcoming White Paper on Public Health. NWJIP is pleased to be exploring these issues with delegates by hosting this event together with the University of Central Lancashire. UCLAN were commissioned by the National Mental Health Development Unit (in partnership with the Department of Health) to develop Guides on commissioning population mental health and well-being. The guides will be launched in the North West at this important Conference and delegates will be able to hear directly from two of its authors Karen Newbigging and Chris Heginbotham. Getting people to lead healthy lifestyles and to instil positive mental health requires more than local authority and NHS investment important as that is. The first part of the day will take the form of a convergence conference - NUDGEWellbeing - an opportunity to explore how local authority, NHS and third sector staff can catalyse or 'nudge' people into healthier behaviours. Based on an influential book by Richard Thaler and Carl Sustein, NUDGEWellbeing will be the chance to have some fun and at the same time develop workable ideas to improve wellbeing. Over the last twelve months, four North West localities have been using NWJIP funding to support developments which could benefit from the use of flexible resources and commissioning in the delivery of wellbeing. Conference delegates will also have the opportunity to hear early messages from the evaluation of this work, and to consider the localities’ experience and findings in more detail.
Consultation - Transparency in Outcomes: a Framework for Adult Social Care
Begin: 10.12.2010, 10:00
End: 10.12.2010, 14:00
Location: Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB
Launched alongside 'A Vision for Adult Social Care: Capable Communities and Active Citizens', the consultation sets out a new strategic approach to quality and outcomes in adult social care. This is an enabling framework which seeks to place outcomes at the heart of social care, improve quality in services, and empower citizens to hold their Councils to account for the services they provide. This is a broad agenda founded on our principles of localism and recasting the relationship between national and local Government and people who use services. It sets out a process for a fundamental redesign of accountabilities to remove the burden and agree a proportionate and appropriate approach with the sector. This consultation marks an opportunity to discuss these issues and co-design the new agenda.
Strategy for Adults with Autism Stakeholder Planning Event
Begin: 30.11.2010, 10:00
End: 30.11.2010, 16:00
Location: Westleigh Conference Centre (UCLAN), Lea Road, Preston, Lancashire PR4 0RB
Following the Autism Act 2009 a strategy for adults with Autism in England “Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives” has been published in which a number of commitments have been made to take forward work. This stakeholder event aims to give a strategic steer and leadership for the future development of the work. The specific outcomes of this event are intended to be: • The key components of a regional plan • Agreement on a steering group – or similar mechanism to take the work forward The target audience for this conversation is a cross-section of people including people with autism, voluntary organisations, providers, lead clinicians, and statutory agencies.
Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards within the Legal System
Begin: 26.11.2010, 10:00
End: 26.11.2010, 16:00
Location: Westleigh Conference Centre (UCLAN), Preston
The day will consider the role of the court of protection, recent developments in relation to deprivation of liberty (in care homes, NHS Trusts and supported tenancies), social care practice issues such as the extent of protection from liability; self directed support and personalisation; 'treatment' within domiciliary care; reflections of colleagues who have raised/responded to cases; opportunity to network and identify support/resources to assist.
The North West Dementia Symposium
Begin: 03.11.2010, 09:00
End: 03.11.2010, 16:00
Location: Best Western Leyland Hotel, Leyland Way, Leyland, Preston PR25 4JX
The NW Joint Improvement Partnership is hosting the NW Dementia Symposium which offers an opportunity to hear about how the national dementia strategy, ‘Living Well with Dementia’, is being implemented across localities. We aim to generate discussion on the key challenges facing localities in improving services and supports to people living with dementia. There will also be a series of workshop briefings from people delivering change in local services as well as key note presentations on a series of national issues including Improving Quality in Care Homes, Workforce, and GP Commissioning. The target audience includes commissioners, clinical leaders, service managers and local third and independent sector providers.
Market Analysis and Commissioning – An Exploratory Seminar
Begin: 27.09.2010, 10:00
End: 27.09.2010, 15:00
Location: PiC National Training Centre, Arbury Court, Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington. WA28TR
A seminar to discuss the contribution of Market Analysis to commissioning.
Implications of the NHS White Paper for Commissioning & Joint Working
Begin: 20.07.2010, 13:00
End: 20.07.2010, 16:15
Location: City Inn, Manchester, M1 3DG
A seminar to discuss the position of integrated or joint commissioning and working in the light of the recently issued NHS Operating Framework and the White Paper ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ which has just been published this week. The implications within the White Paper for Commissioning include: • Services will be more joined up; • New role for Local Authorities to support integration across health and social care; • Groups of GPs will be given freedom and responsibility for commissioning care; • Providers of services will have new freedoms and they will be more accountable; • There will be greater competition in the NHS and greater co-operation.
Expert Classes - Integrated Commissioning
Begin: 20.07.2010, 09:45
End: 20.07.2010, 16:00
Location: City Inn Manchester, One Piccadilly Place, 1 Auburn Street, Manchester M1 3DG
This seminar follows up on a series of expert classes run over the first part of this year and priority will be given to those who have already taken part. This is an important time to be discussing this topic with the Revision to the Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2010/11 newly published and including the statement “Joint working and commissioning between PCTs and Local Authorities will be of increased importance in order to deliver better outcomes for patients, service users, and their carers” (p6). The agenda for the day is developing as follows: • Professor Bob Hudson is preparing a policy update which will bring us up to date on what we know about the Coalition Government’s view on commissioning; • When we last participants agreed to work on one or both of the Skills Audit Tool and creating a Business Plan or PID for the area of development worked on in previous sessions and the first part of the day will be devoted to feedback from this work; • We are going to be joined (amongst others invited) for a panel discussion in the afternoon by: - David Jones, Deputy Regional Director (Social Care and Partnerships) from the Department of Health in the North West A limited number of places may be available to the public parts of the day for those who have not already participated in the programme. We will confirm all successful applications by 15th July 2010. There is no charge for attendance at this event.
Working with Carers from Black & Minority Ethnic Backgrounds in the North West
Begin: 14.07.2010, 09:00
End: 14.07.2010, 14:15
Location: Leyland Hotel, Leyland Way, Leyland, Preston PR25 4JX
The NWJIP is hosting this event to bring together staff and volunteers aiming to work with carers from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds to look at different approaches to working with BME carers, and how the staff across the sector can develop creative and appropriate services which effectively meet needs of BME carers in the North West. Key note speakers are members of the National BME Carers Panel hosted by the National Black Carers and Carers Workers Network and The Afiya Trust, who have contributed to highlighting the needs of BME Carers within the National Carers strategy. They have also led regional conferences launching the report ‘Beyond We Care Too’ and working alongside the CQC and Standing Commission for Carers, and will give an outline of the needs of carers from a cultural perspective.
Making the Strategic Shift - Reablement & Telecare
Begin: 17.06.2010, 09:30
End: 17.06.2010, 13:00
Location: The Thistle Haydock, Penny Lane, haydock, St Helens, Merseyside WA11 9SG
This event will focus on the specific activity undertaken in the North West at regional, sub-regional and individual council levels in helping to implement a ‘Strategic Shift’ in the volume and effectiveness of preventive and early intervention services. Across the country CSED are helping councils to review and revise their use of Reablement and Telecare services to improve outcomes for users and carers and importantly in the current financial situation create cashable savings.
Department of Health Event - JSNA, Homelessness and Alcohol
Begin: 16.06.2010, 10:00
End: 16.06.2010, 16:00
Location: Oval Cricket Ground, London
This event will bring together regional leads for JSNA, Alcohol, PSA 16, housing investment and homelessness agencies.
Safeguarding adults, who lack capacity, through good quality health care decision making
Begin: 16.06.2010, 09:30
End: 16.06.2010, 15:30
Location: Leyland Hotel, Leyland Way, Leyland PR25 4JX
This one day conference will focus on the National Perspective of the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act specifically in Acute Hospital settings. There will be a focus on current requirements for consent to care and treatment and quality health care decision making. The event will share resources that will enable them to demonstrate compliance with the MCA in preparation for CQC inspections.
Making personalisation work for older people and people that have mental health problems
Begin: 10.06.2010, 09:00
End: 10.06.2010, 17:00
Location: Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
A one day conference from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi).
Social Value – Myth or Economic Reality
Begin: 08.06.2010, 09:00
End: 08.06.2010, 17:00
Location: Aintree Racecourse
A free event, Social Value - Myth or Economic Reality, is being held on 8th June 2010 at Aintree Racecourse.
North West Joint Improvement Partnership - How to Commission the Adult Social Care Workforce
Begin: 01.06.2010, 09:00
End: 01.06.2010, 17:00
Location: Not Known
The North West Joint Improvement Partnership, has commissioned the Institute of Public Care (IPC), Oxford Brookes University, to research and develop a practical guide on “How to Commission the Workforce”. The JIP would like to invite commissioners and workforce leads in the social and health care field to participate and join a virtual reference group to comment on the IPC proposal.
Developing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment in the North West
Begin: 25.05.2010, 09:30
End: 25.05.2010, 16:00
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester
Developing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment in the North-West – maintaining progress, meeting new challenges.
Providing Personalised Support in a Changing Market
Begin: 25.05.2010, 09:30
End: 25.05.2010, 16:00
Location: Wrightington Hotel, Wrightington, Wigan
This workshop is being held to: • Bring together commissioners and providers from across the region to identify opportunities for closer joint working and share good practice in providing personalised support to people • Share experiences on progress in personalising services • Explore what works in making choice and control a reality for customers • Identify key challenges and priorities for local and regional action.
Older People and Personalisation
Begin: 17.05.2010, 09:00
End: 17.05.2010, 17:00
Location: The Gujarat Centre, Preston
This one day workshop is being held to: - Bring different people together from across the region – to identify opportunities for closer joint working and share good practice from around the Region to increase older people’s choice and control - Share information on progress in personalising services and support for older people across the country - Explore “what works” in making personal budgets happen for older people - Identify key challenges and priorities for local and regional action.
Commissioning Without Frontiers
Begin: 13.05.2010, 09:00
End: 13.05.2010, 17:00
Location: Novotel Manchester West, Worsley Brow, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2YA
The Commissioning Support Programme (CSP) is sponsored by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department of Health to help Children’s Trusts plan, design and implement services more effectively.
North West Joint Improvement Partnership and Skills for Care Regional Workshop: Putting People First
Begin: 06.05.2010, 09:00
End: 06.05.2010, 17:00
Location: Ramada Jarvis, Manchester Piccadilly, M1 4PH
North West Joint Improvement Partnership Commissioning Work stream together with Skills for Care, organised two regional workshops.
North West Joint Improvement Partnership and Skills for Care Regional Workshop: Putting People First
Begin: 29.04.2010, 09:00
End: 29.04.2010, 17:00
Location: Preston Marriott, Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston
North West Joint Improvement Partnership Commissioning Work stream together with Skills for Care, organised two regional workshops.
Development of Joint Plans and Short Breaks for Carers
Begin: 22.04.2010, 09:00
End: 22.04.2010, 17:00
Location: City Inn, Manchester
This workshop offers all staff in PCTs and Local Authorities with a specific interest in developing services for Carers the opportunity to hear about examples of good practice and ask questions about success in developing joint plans and a coherent approach to short breaks.
Think Family: an approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young carers and their family
Begin: 09.03.2010, 09:30
End: 09.03.2010, 16:00
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester
This conference provides an opportunity for commissioners and senior managers to hear about the recently produced Memorandum of Understanding that provides an example of what a joint agreement should ideally include.
Academy for Justice Commissioning
Begin: 17.02.2010, 17:30
End: 17.02.2010, 19:30
Location: Hilton Manchester, 303 Deansgate, Manchester. M3 4LQ
The Academy for Justice Commissioning was formed in September 2007 to develop and enhance the knowledge, skills and relationships essential for the effective commissioning of justice services.
Roadmap
Begin: 12.02.2010, 09:00
End: 12.02.2010, 17:00
Location: The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6YN
Humana Europe has recently sponsored a seminar on new and best practice developments in mental health commissioning.
Working with Primary Care to Support Carers
Begin: 09.02.2010, 09:00
End: 09.02.2010, 14:00
Location: Macdonalds Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester
This workshop offers all staff in PCTs with a specific interest in developing services for Carers the opportunity to hear about examples of good practice and ask questions about how services have developed across the region.
Making the Strategic Shift in Reablement
Begin: 01.02.2010, 10:00
End: 01.02.2010, 16:00
Location: Marriott Worsley Park Hotel, Worsley, Manchester
Efficiency is a key element of the NWJIP’s ‘one plan’ proposition. This work stream aims to support regional and sub-regional implementation of initiatives to achieve a ‘Strategic Shift’ in the provision of preventive and early intervention services, as well as improve cost effectiveness and value for money.
Contracting For Personalised Outcomes
Begin: 18.01.2010, 09:00
End: 18.01.2010, 17:00
Location: The City of Manchester Stadium.
The NWJIP is hosted a workshop called Contracting For Personalised Outcomes and was held on the 18th January 2010 at The City of Manchester Stadium.
North West Joint Commissioners Forum
Begin: 15.12.2009, 09:00
End: 15.12.2009, 17:00
Location: North West Joint Commissioners Forum, Manchester
The Forum held an event in Manchester at which the NHS Information Centre demonstrated the National Adult Social Care Intelligence Service (NASCIS) as well as a number of other tools (including the latest JSNA data set).
Integrated Commissioning: The Missing Link
Begin: 19.11.2009, 09:00
End: 19.11.2009, 17:00
Location: On the 19th November 2009 The North West Joint Improvement Partnership (NWJIP) sponsored Integrated Commissioning: The Missing Link, with local authorities and PCTs regarding integration around commissioning.
Integrated Commissioning: The Missing Link
Better Outcomes for Communities
Begin: 16.11.2009, 14:00
End: 20.11.2009, 17:00
Location: The Strategic Commissioning Beacons
The Strategic Commissioning Beacons Community of Practice (Wakefield, Devon, Westminster and Hackney councils) invited professionals and practitioners to take part in a five day on-line conference, Better Outcomes for Communities.
New Types of Worker Workshops
Begin: 05.10.2009, 09:00
End: 09.10.2009, 17:00
Location: Kendal, Rochdale, Stockport, Wirral, Warrington
An opportunity to share the outcomes of the recent new types of worker project in Lancashire and identify how you might use the learning with front line staff and social care providers to deliver self directed support and promote the use of self care to individuals.
Innovation Exchange - A Festival of Ideas
Begin: 04.09.2009, 09:00
End: 04.09.2009, 17:00
Location: Manchester
looking at Better Mental Health.
JSNA North West Regional Review Conference
Begin: 22.06.2009, 09:00
End: 22.06.2009, 17:00
Location: Reebok Stadium, Bolton
At this event the North West Public Health Observatory presented its DH-NW Commissioned report on the 'Joint Strategic Needs Assessment - North West Regional Review'.
Delivering Improved Outcomes and Sustainable Efficiency Savings Across Health & Social Care
Begin: 05.03.2009, 10:00
End: 05.03.2009, 13:00
Location: Ramada Hotel, Bolton
The Joint Improvement Partnership in the North West has established a project to identify the key drivers that support successful, integrated working at the interface of health and social care and the delivery of sustainable cash-releasing efficiency savings.
Dementia and Dignity - Commissioning Implications
Begin: 10.02.2009, 09:00
End: 10.02.2009, 17:00
Location: The Horseshoe Suite, Haydock Park Racecourse,Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ
The programme and slides from this workshop held by the North West Health and Social Care Commissioners Forum are now available.
A Survey of North West Commissioners and Workshop
Begin: 29.01.2009, 09:00
End: 29.01.2009, 17:00
Location: Haydock Park
CSIP North West (on behalf of the North West Joint Improvement Partnership (JIP)) is collecting some survey information relating to the implications of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Commissioning in the North West.
Practice-Based Commissioning - Challenge or Opportunity?
Begin: 24.11.2008, 09:00
End: 24.11.2008, 17:00
Location: North West Health and Social Care Commissioners Forum
Presentations by Dr Louise Edwards (NHS North West) and Professor Chris Heginbotham (UCLAN) on PBC, Jane English (Halton Borough Council) and Natalie Hendry-Jones (NHS Halton and St Helens) on social care in practice, and Gavin Owen (Turning Point) on connected care.
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Sharing the Good Practice Identified from the North West Learning Disability Health Self Assessment 2010Begin: 04.04.2011, 10:00
End: 04.04.2011, 15:30
Location: The Huyton Civic Suite, Knowsley MBC, Civic Way off Poplar Bank, Huyton L36 9GD
This is one of two events arranged to share some of the good practice identified as part of the Health Self Assessment process completed in 2010 – please refer to the programme for the day, which is attached. In order to promote this work fully it is suggested that each PCT area sends a team to one event and we suggest that this team should comprise of the following: The chair of the health subgroup (of the learning disability partnership board), a senior lead from the PCT, a self advocate and a carer representative, someone from the community team for learning disabilities, a commissioner, your acute liaison lead and a representative from contracting. There will also be the opportunity for 12 of the North West PCT areas to showcase their work on stands at each event. These will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. To reserve your stand (you will need to bring your own display boards) please contact Rachel Cross.
Sharing the Good Practice Identified from the North West Learning Disability Health Self Assessment 2010
Begin: 30.03.2011, 10:00
End: 30.03.2011, 15:30
Location: The Gujarat Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JN
This is one of two events arranged to share some of the good practice identified as part of the Health Self Assessment process completed in 2010 – please refer to the programme for the day, which is attached. In order to promote this work fully it is suggested that each PCT area sends a team to one event and we suggest that this team should comprise of the following: The chair of the health subgroup (of the learning disability partnership board), a senior lead from the PCT, a self advocate and a carer representative, someone from the community team for learning disabilities, a commissioner, your acute liaison lead and a representative from contracting. There will also be the opportunity for 12 of the North West PCT areas to showcase their work on stands at each event. These will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. To reserve your stand (you will need to bring your own display boards) please contact Rachel Cross.
North West Autism Strategy 2nd Stakeholder Meeting
Begin: 29.03.2011, 10:00
End: 29.03.2011, 14:30
Location: Reebok Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton BL6 6SF
The focus of this second Stakeholder meeting is therefore to provide an opportunity for: • an update / exchange from across the localities; • discussing proposals for a Northwest Autism Strategy network e.g. mandate, purpose, membership, deliverables, sustainability and resources; • share what action is required to be taken locally – reflecting the recent guidance and the foundations for service improvement; • agree and finalise next steps.
‘Taking Stock and Building a Sustainable Programme for our Future’ - Safeguarding Adults ‘at Risk’ in the North West Region
Begin: 25.03.2011, 10:00
End: 25.03.2011, 15:30
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester M11 3FF
The purpose of this conference is to share with representatives from Safeguarding Adults Boards across the North West: • the learning from the recent NWJIP/ADASS project work, particularly in relation to Serious Case Reviews; • developments in the NW Strategic Health Authority in relation to safeguarding adults; • the latest understanding of the place of safeguarding adults in the proposed NHS structures; and • how together we can ensure safe practice and sustain learning to prevent abuse and neglect and protect adults at risk during this period of structural and financial change. Booking online is not available for this event as places at this conference are being collated by locality.
"Think Local, Act Personal": The role of market position statements in developing diversity in service provision.
Begin: 25.03.2011, 09:30
End: 25.03.2011, 16:00
Location: PiC National Training Centre, Arbury Court, Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8TR
Developing diversity in local care provision is one of the ways in which “care providers, councils and their partners will work to further develop and deliver a personalised, community-based care and support system with a focus upon effective prevention and the shifting of resources from crisis and acute interventions”. Think Local, Act Personal Concordat. The Concordat identified market position statements as one way of supporting this. These statements were proposed by the National Market Development Forum - a short life group comprising commissioners and providers from across the public, private and voluntary sectors. The Forum involves around 50 leaders from local authorities, voluntary organisations, major private service providers and national umbrella bodies. It is supported by the Department of Health, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, the Local Government Association, and I&DeA (now LGID). Recent work led by the Institute for Public Care for the Forum has produced a series of papers designed to explore key challenges and develop approaches to improving the social care market, the content of which is reflected in this event. This seminar will provide senior commissioning managers and providers with the chance to reflect upon progress in the North West towards producing “Market Position Statements” and their activities towards developing a diverse and sustainable local social care market. In particular the day will cover: • Briefly review government policy themes • Look at supply and demand and the implications of current trends • Explore an approach to market facilitation. • Next steps for public care commissioners and providers
Skills Development: Third Programme of Skills Development for Commissioners of Health and Social Care
Begin: 01.02.2011, 09:00
Location: University of Central Lancashire
Next 2011 programme dates (proposed): Module 1: February 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Module 2: March 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Module 3 (Optional): March 29th, 30th, 31st at the University of Central Lancashire The North West Joint Improvement Partnership has commissioned the University of Central Lancashire to develop a programme of skills development for commissioners in both health and social care, at higher education level. The core product available is the Integrated Commissioning of Social Care and Health Programme delivered over two three day sessions (non-residential) as Continuous Professional Development, or Advanced Certificate. It can also be combined with a further module as a Postgraduate Certificate programme on Commissioning Population Mental Health and Wellbeing. A sample programme is attached. There is no charge for attendance at the basic modules which make up the Integrated Commissioning of Social Care and Health Programme i.e. at CPD level. Candidates who wish accreditation at undergraduate level or above and who do not already possess a similar qualification at this level are required to arrange for the contribution of a fee of £350 to NWJIP to cover the costs of accreditation (irrespective of at which level). Prospective candidates should register their interest here.
Annual North West Carers Conference
Begin: 21.01.2011, 10:00
End: 21.01.2011, 15:15
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
At this year's conference there will be the opportunity to hear about: * The outcome from the Carers Strategy Refresh from Elaine Edgar, Head of Policy, Carers Team at DH * Addressing carers needs in the current policy and financial climate from Richard Jones, President of ADASS * Learning from the national demonstrator sites * Primary care services and meeting the needs of carers from the Chair of a practice-based commissioning cluster In addition, the regional 4 demonstrator sites will be sharing their learning about: * Organising and delivering personalised breaks for carers (Liverpool) * Improving the health and wellbeing of carers (Trafford) * Developing effective carer pathways in acute and primary care (St Helens and Halton) * Working in partnership with carers of people with mental health needs (Bolton and Greater Manchester West Mental Health Foundation Trust)
Commissioning Health and Wellbeing - NUDGEWellbeing - The Work of the NWJIP Demonstration Sites
Begin: 15.12.2010, 09:15
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, Rowsley Street, Manchester M11 3FF
Health and Wellbeing takes centre stage for local government and the NHS with the proposals in the White Paper Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS and the forthcoming White Paper on Public Health. NWJIP is pleased to be exploring these issues with delegates by hosting this event together with the University of Central Lancashire. UCLAN were commissioned by the National Mental Health Development Unit (in partnership with the Department of Health) to develop Guides on commissioning population mental health and well-being. The guides will be launched in the North West at this important Conference and delegates will be able to hear directly from two of its authors Karen Newbigging and Chris Heginbotham. Getting people to lead healthy lifestyles and to instil positive mental health requires more than local authority and NHS investment important as that is. The first part of the day will take the form of a convergence conference - NUDGEWellbeing - an opportunity to explore how local authority, NHS and third sector staff can catalyse or 'nudge' people into healthier behaviours. Based on an influential book by Richard Thaler and Carl Sustein, NUDGEWellbeing will be the chance to have some fun and at the same time develop workable ideas to improve wellbeing. Over the last twelve months, four North West localities have been using NWJIP funding to support developments which could benefit from the use of flexible resources and commissioning in the delivery of wellbeing. Conference delegates will also have the opportunity to hear early messages from the evaluation of this work, and to consider the localities’ experience and findings in more detail.
Consultation - Transparency in Outcomes: a Framework for Adult Social Care
Begin: 10.12.2010, 10:00
End: 10.12.2010, 14:00
Location: Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB
Launched alongside 'A Vision for Adult Social Care: Capable Communities and Active Citizens', the consultation sets out a new strategic approach to quality and outcomes in adult social care. This is an enabling framework which seeks to place outcomes at the heart of social care, improve quality in services, and empower citizens to hold their Councils to account for the services they provide. This is a broad agenda founded on our principles of localism and recasting the relationship between national and local Government and people who use services. It sets out a process for a fundamental redesign of accountabilities to remove the burden and agree a proportionate and appropriate approach with the sector. This consultation marks an opportunity to discuss these issues and co-design the new agenda.
Strategy for Adults with Autism Stakeholder Planning Event
Begin: 30.11.2010, 10:00
End: 30.11.2010, 16:00
Location: Westleigh Conference Centre (UCLAN), Lea Road, Preston, Lancashire PR4 0RB
Following the Autism Act 2009 a strategy for adults with Autism in England “Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives” has been published in which a number of commitments have been made to take forward work. This stakeholder event aims to give a strategic steer and leadership for the future development of the work. The specific outcomes of this event are intended to be: • The key components of a regional plan • Agreement on a steering group – or similar mechanism to take the work forward The target audience for this conversation is a cross-section of people including people with autism, voluntary organisations, providers, lead clinicians, and statutory agencies.
Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards within the Legal System
Begin: 26.11.2010, 10:00
End: 26.11.2010, 16:00
Location: Westleigh Conference Centre (UCLAN), Preston
The day will consider the role of the court of protection, recent developments in relation to deprivation of liberty (in care homes, NHS Trusts and supported tenancies), social care practice issues such as the extent of protection from liability; self directed support and personalisation; 'treatment' within domiciliary care; reflections of colleagues who have raised/responded to cases; opportunity to network and identify support/resources to assist.
The North West Dementia Symposium
Begin: 03.11.2010, 09:00
End: 03.11.2010, 16:00
Location: Best Western Leyland Hotel, Leyland Way, Leyland, Preston PR25 4JX
The NW Joint Improvement Partnership is hosting the NW Dementia Symposium which offers an opportunity to hear about how the national dementia strategy, ‘Living Well with Dementia’, is being implemented across localities. We aim to generate discussion on the key challenges facing localities in improving services and supports to people living with dementia. There will also be a series of workshop briefings from people delivering change in local services as well as key note presentations on a series of national issues including Improving Quality in Care Homes, Workforce, and GP Commissioning. The target audience includes commissioners, clinical leaders, service managers and local third and independent sector providers.
Market Analysis and Commissioning – An Exploratory Seminar
Begin: 27.09.2010, 10:00
End: 27.09.2010, 15:00
Location: PiC National Training Centre, Arbury Court, Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington. WA28TR
A seminar to discuss the contribution of Market Analysis to commissioning.
Implications of the NHS White Paper for Commissioning & Joint Working
Begin: 20.07.2010, 13:00
End: 20.07.2010, 16:15
Location: City Inn, Manchester, M1 3DG
A seminar to discuss the position of integrated or joint commissioning and working in the light of the recently issued NHS Operating Framework and the White Paper ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ which has just been published this week. The implications within the White Paper for Commissioning include: • Services will be more joined up; • New role for Local Authorities to support integration across health and social care; • Groups of GPs will be given freedom and responsibility for commissioning care; • Providers of services will have new freedoms and they will be more accountable; • There will be greater competition in the NHS and greater co-operation.
Expert Classes - Integrated Commissioning
Begin: 20.07.2010, 09:45
End: 20.07.2010, 16:00
Location: City Inn Manchester, One Piccadilly Place, 1 Auburn Street, Manchester M1 3DG
This seminar follows up on a series of expert classes run over the first part of this year and priority will be given to those who have already taken part. This is an important time to be discussing this topic with the Revision to the Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2010/11 newly published and including the statement “Joint working and commissioning between PCTs and Local Authorities will be of increased importance in order to deliver better outcomes for patients, service users, and their carers” (p6). The agenda for the day is developing as follows: • Professor Bob Hudson is preparing a policy update which will bring us up to date on what we know about the Coalition Government’s view on commissioning; • When we last participants agreed to work on one or both of the Skills Audit Tool and creating a Business Plan or PID for the area of development worked on in previous sessions and the first part of the day will be devoted to feedback from this work; • We are going to be joined (amongst others invited) for a panel discussion in the afternoon by: - David Jones, Deputy Regional Director (Social Care and Partnerships) from the Department of Health in the North West A limited number of places may be available to the public parts of the day for those who have not already participated in the programme. We will confirm all successful applications by 15th July 2010. There is no charge for attendance at this event.
Working with Carers from Black & Minority Ethnic Backgrounds in the North West
Begin: 14.07.2010, 09:00
End: 14.07.2010, 14:15
Location: Leyland Hotel, Leyland Way, Leyland, Preston PR25 4JX
The NWJIP is hosting this event to bring together staff and volunteers aiming to work with carers from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds to look at different approaches to working with BME carers, and how the staff across the sector can develop creative and appropriate services which effectively meet needs of BME carers in the North West. Key note speakers are members of the National BME Carers Panel hosted by the National Black Carers and Carers Workers Network and The Afiya Trust, who have contributed to highlighting the needs of BME Carers within the National Carers strategy. They have also led regional conferences launching the report ‘Beyond We Care Too’ and working alongside the CQC and Standing Commission for Carers, and will give an outline of the needs of carers from a cultural perspective.
Making the Strategic Shift - Reablement & Telecare
Begin: 17.06.2010, 09:30
End: 17.06.2010, 13:00
Location: The Thistle Haydock, Penny Lane, haydock, St Helens, Merseyside WA11 9SG
This event will focus on the specific activity undertaken in the North West at regional, sub-regional and individual council levels in helping to implement a ‘Strategic Shift’ in the volume and effectiveness of preventive and early intervention services. Across the country CSED are helping councils to review and revise their use of Reablement and Telecare services to improve outcomes for users and carers and importantly in the current financial situation create cashable savings.
Department of Health Event - JSNA, Homelessness and Alcohol
Begin: 16.06.2010, 10:00
End: 16.06.2010, 16:00
Location: Oval Cricket Ground, London
This event will bring together regional leads for JSNA, Alcohol, PSA 16, housing investment and homelessness agencies.
Safeguarding adults, who lack capacity, through good quality health care decision making
Begin: 16.06.2010, 09:30
End: 16.06.2010, 15:30
Location: Leyland Hotel, Leyland Way, Leyland PR25 4JX
This one day conference will focus on the National Perspective of the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act specifically in Acute Hospital settings. There will be a focus on current requirements for consent to care and treatment and quality health care decision making. The event will share resources that will enable them to demonstrate compliance with the MCA in preparation for CQC inspections.
Making personalisation work for older people and people that have mental health problems
Begin: 10.06.2010, 09:00
End: 10.06.2010, 17:00
Location: Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
A one day conference from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi).
Social Value – Myth or Economic Reality
Begin: 08.06.2010, 09:00
End: 08.06.2010, 17:00
Location: Aintree Racecourse
A free event, Social Value - Myth or Economic Reality, is being held on 8th June 2010 at Aintree Racecourse.
North West Joint Improvement Partnership - How to Commission the Adult Social Care Workforce
Begin: 01.06.2010, 09:00
End: 01.06.2010, 17:00
Location: Not Known
The North West Joint Improvement Partnership, has commissioned the Institute of Public Care (IPC), Oxford Brookes University, to research and develop a practical guide on “How to Commission the Workforce”. The JIP would like to invite commissioners and workforce leads in the social and health care field to participate and join a virtual reference group to comment on the IPC proposal.
Developing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment in the North West
Begin: 25.05.2010, 09:30
End: 25.05.2010, 16:00
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester
Developing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment in the North-West – maintaining progress, meeting new challenges.
Providing Personalised Support in a Changing Market
Begin: 25.05.2010, 09:30
End: 25.05.2010, 16:00
Location: Wrightington Hotel, Wrightington, Wigan
This workshop is being held to: • Bring together commissioners and providers from across the region to identify opportunities for closer joint working and share good practice in providing personalised support to people • Share experiences on progress in personalising services • Explore what works in making choice and control a reality for customers • Identify key challenges and priorities for local and regional action.
Older People and Personalisation
Begin: 17.05.2010, 09:00
End: 17.05.2010, 17:00
Location: The Gujarat Centre, Preston
This one day workshop is being held to: - Bring different people together from across the region – to identify opportunities for closer joint working and share good practice from around the Region to increase older people’s choice and control - Share information on progress in personalising services and support for older people across the country - Explore “what works” in making personal budgets happen for older people - Identify key challenges and priorities for local and regional action.
Commissioning Without Frontiers
Begin: 13.05.2010, 09:00
End: 13.05.2010, 17:00
Location: Novotel Manchester West, Worsley Brow, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2YA
The Commissioning Support Programme (CSP) is sponsored by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department of Health to help Children’s Trusts plan, design and implement services more effectively.
North West Joint Improvement Partnership and Skills for Care Regional Workshop: Putting People First
Begin: 06.05.2010, 09:00
End: 06.05.2010, 17:00
Location: Ramada Jarvis, Manchester Piccadilly, M1 4PH
North West Joint Improvement Partnership Commissioning Work stream together with Skills for Care, organised two regional workshops.
North West Joint Improvement Partnership and Skills for Care Regional Workshop: Putting People First
Begin: 29.04.2010, 09:00
End: 29.04.2010, 17:00
Location: Preston Marriott, Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston
North West Joint Improvement Partnership Commissioning Work stream together with Skills for Care, organised two regional workshops.
Development of Joint Plans and Short Breaks for Carers
Begin: 22.04.2010, 09:00
End: 22.04.2010, 17:00
Location: City Inn, Manchester
This workshop offers all staff in PCTs and Local Authorities with a specific interest in developing services for Carers the opportunity to hear about examples of good practice and ask questions about success in developing joint plans and a coherent approach to short breaks.
Think Family: an approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young carers and their family
Begin: 09.03.2010, 09:30
End: 09.03.2010, 16:00
Location: City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester
This conference provides an opportunity for commissioners and senior managers to hear about the recently produced Memorandum of Understanding that provides an example of what a joint agreement should ideally include.
Academy for Justice Commissioning
Begin: 17.02.2010, 17:30
End: 17.02.2010, 19:30
Location: Hilton Manchester, 303 Deansgate, Manchester. M3 4LQ
The Academy for Justice Commissioning was formed in September 2007 to develop and enhance the knowledge, skills and relationships essential for the effective commissioning of justice services.
Roadmap
Begin: 12.02.2010, 09:00
End: 12.02.2010, 17:00
Location: The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6YN
Humana Europe has recently sponsored a seminar on new and best practice developments in mental health commissioning.
Working with Primary Care to Support Carers
Begin: 09.02.2010, 09:00
End: 09.02.2010, 14:00
Location: Macdonalds Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester
This workshop offers all staff in PCTs with a specific interest in developing services for Carers the opportunity to hear about examples of good practice and ask questions about how services have developed across the region.
Making the Strategic Shift in Reablement
Begin: 01.02.2010, 10:00
End: 01.02.2010, 16:00
Location: Marriott Worsley Park Hotel, Worsley, Manchester
Efficiency is a key element of the NWJIP’s ‘one plan’ proposition. This work stream aims to support regional and sub-regional implementation of initiatives to achieve a ‘Strategic Shift’ in the provision of preventive and early intervention services, as well as improve cost effectiveness and value for money.
Contracting For Personalised Outcomes
Begin: 18.01.2010, 09:00
End: 18.01.2010, 17:00
Location: The City of Manchester Stadium.
The NWJIP is hosted a workshop called Contracting For Personalised Outcomes and was held on the 18th January 2010 at The City of Manchester Stadium.
North West Joint Commissioners Forum
Begin: 15.12.2009, 09:00
End: 15.12.2009, 17:00
Location: North West Joint Commissioners Forum, Manchester
The Forum held an event in Manchester at which the NHS Information Centre demonstrated the National Adult Social Care Intelligence Service (NASCIS) as well as a number of other tools (including the latest JSNA data set).
Integrated Commissioning: The Missing Link
Begin: 19.11.2009, 09:00
End: 19.11.2009, 17:00
Location: On the 19th November 2009 The North West Joint Improvement Partnership (NWJIP) sponsored Integrated Commissioning: The Missing Link, with local authorities and PCTs regarding integration around commissioning.
Integrated Commissioning: The Missing Link
Better Outcomes for Communities
Begin: 16.11.2009, 14:00
End: 20.11.2009, 17:00
Location: The Strategic Commissioning Beacons
The Strategic Commissioning Beacons Community of Practice (Wakefield, Devon, Westminster and Hackney councils) invited professionals and practitioners to take part in a five day on-line conference, Better Outcomes for Communities.
New Types of Worker Workshops
Begin: 05.10.2009, 09:00
End: 09.10.2009, 17:00
Location: Kendal, Rochdale, Stockport, Wirral, Warrington
An opportunity to share the outcomes of the recent new types of worker project in Lancashire and identify how you might use the learning with front line staff and social care providers to deliver self directed support and promote the use of self care to individuals.
Innovation Exchange - A Festival of Ideas
Begin: 04.09.2009, 09:00
End: 04.09.2009, 17:00
Location: Manchester
looking at Better Mental Health.
JSNA North West Regional Review Conference
Begin: 22.06.2009, 09:00
End: 22.06.2009, 17:00
Location: Reebok Stadium, Bolton
At this event the North West Public Health Observatory presented its DH-NW Commissioned report on the 'Joint Strategic Needs Assessment - North West Regional Review'.
Delivering Improved Outcomes and Sustainable Efficiency Savings Across Health & Social Care
Begin: 05.03.2009, 10:00
End: 05.03.2009, 13:00
Location: Ramada Hotel, Bolton
The Joint Improvement Partnership in the North West has established a project to identify the key drivers that support successful, integrated working at the interface of health and social care and the delivery of sustainable cash-releasing efficiency savings.
Dementia and Dignity - Commissioning Implications
Begin: 10.02.2009, 09:00
End: 10.02.2009, 17:00
Location: The Horseshoe Suite, Haydock Park Racecourse,Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ
The programme and slides from this workshop held by the North West Health and Social Care Commissioners Forum are now available.
A Survey of North West Commissioners and Workshop
Begin: 29.01.2009, 09:00
End: 29.01.2009, 17:00
Location: Haydock Park
CSIP North West (on behalf of the North West Joint Improvement Partnership (JIP)) is collecting some survey information relating to the implications of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Commissioning in the North West.
Practice-Based Commissioning - Challenge or Opportunity?
Begin: 24.11.2008, 09:00
End: 24.11.2008, 17:00
Location: North West Health and Social Care Commissioners Forum
Presentations by Dr Louise Edwards (NHS North West) and Professor Chris Heginbotham (UCLAN) on PBC, Jane English (Halton Borough Council) and Natalie Hendry-Jones (NHS Halton and St Helens) on social care in practice, and Gavin Owen (Turning Point) on connected care.
These are all past events.You can view current events here.
