Lessons from the Vanguard: Procurement

Evaluation of the Dudley New Care Models Programme

This is the final system-wide report from the evaluation.

Integrating health and care services - what works? It’s complicated…

Coinciding nicely with the NHS 70th Birthday celebrations and the parallel discussions of ‘where next and how to do it better’ for the NHS, last we

Mental Health and integration: Cinderella or the Ugly Sisters?

Introduction

Do you like to integrate horizontally or vertically? NHS positions examined

Our latest research paper explores the impact of the different options for integration implemented as a result of the Transforming Community Services policy in 2010. This accompanying commentary reflects on potential implications for the current policy drive towards Integrated Care Systems.

Horizontal or Vertical: Which way to integrate?

In 2011, Primary Care Trusts faced a difficult choice. The Transforming Community Services policy required a complete break of commissioner and provider functions. But what should PCTs do with the community health services they delivered; vertically integrate with an acute trust, horizontally integrate with a mental health trust, or set up a stand-alone community trust or Community Interest Company? Seven years on, this report explores the impact this choice had on the level and growth in emergency hospital use in older people and considers the wider implications for the NHS as it develops new models of care and integrated care systems

What works for primary care led integration?

We recently shared highlights from our realist synthesis on primary care-led integrated models, at the Health Policy and Planning Network workshop. Take a look at our presentation for a flavour of our findings ahead of publication later in the summer.

Evaluation of the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) pilot

As a concept, patient ‘activation’ holds promise; evidence suggests an enhanced ability to self-manage long-term conditions (LTCs) and an associate

Evaluation of patient reported measures pilot

There is wide consensus that the NHS needs to generate and act upon more patient reported data on outcomes and experience.

Scenario planning – an antidote to the false certainties of forecasts and grand plans

The resurgence of uncertainty

Scenario planning – an antidote to the false certainties of forecasts and grand plans

The resurgence of uncertainty

Dudley MCP Scenario Analysis

Dudley is one of fourteen vanguard sites nationally developing the Multispecialty Community Provider (MCP) care model.

Want to have better access to general practice appointments?

Here’s how we can support practice staff to improve access.

Scoping study: the economics of caring

There is a clear moral case for supporting unpaid carers.

Dudley MCP Evaluation of New Schemes

To support the move to the MCP model of care, Dudley's Partnership Board instituted a series of new schemes.

Changes in Dementia Incidence, Prevalence, Severity and Mortality

Dementia is a key priority for NHS England and is estimated to affect around 676,000 people in the country.

Economic impact of NHS spending in the Black Country - Full Version

The Strategy Unit is a strategic partner to the Black Country and West Birmingham Sustainability and Transformation Partnership.

Evaluation of the Dudley Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) Summary of Final Report

Multi-disciplinary Teams (MDTs) in primary care are a core component of Dudley's care model; they are also widely used elsewhere.

Evaluation of the 'new QOF' for Primary Care in Dudley

Evaluation of Dudley Outcomes for Health