Issue - meetings

Purpose of the report: To update the Health and Wellbeing Board on progress on the Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships affecting Surrey.

Declarations of interest:

None

Witnesses:

Dr Andy Brooks, Frimley Health STP
Dr Sian Jones, Surrey Heartlands STP
Dr Elango Vijaykumar, Sussex and East Surrey STP

Key points raised during the discussion:

1. The Board received a presentation for the Frimley Health System Transformation Partnership (STP) and Integrated Care System update (ICS) attached as Annex 2.

2. The Surrey Heartlands STP representative reported that progress was being made through the process of devolution. In addition a joint committee had been formed, focused on improving services for residents and mapping out current priorities.

3. It was further reported that Surrey Heartlands STP was progressing well particularly in areas of engagement and were encouraging digital ways of working.

4. It was noted that within the Sussex and East Surrey STP footprint, a commissioning alliance of five CCGs was formed on 1 April 2018.  This links East Surrey CCG with four additional CCGs in Central Sussex, under one executive team.  The alliance brings challenges and complexities, particularly due to the geographical make up and the individual five systems. However despite the challenges it was reported that the integration aspect has been effective.

5. The Cabinet Member for Health commended the progress made across the STPs and the results produced to date, however raised concerns with the lack of elected member oversight in all three STPs, highlighting a missed opportunity to make representation.

6. The Board noted it would be useful to have member engagement in STP work and would consider this going forward.

7. There was a discussion around financial challenges and it was noted that STPs focused on resources that were available to meet the needs of the population and by integrating services there was a reduction in duplication allowing saving efficiencies to be made.

8. A member of the public expressed the view that further progress can be made by linking in Parish Councils and the Voluntary Sector who have fundraising potential and the ability to contribute financially. The Board assured that this was a working progress and that communications were improving to promote positive ways of working.

Actions/Further information to be provided:

The Board to consider member oversight and engagement within STPs.

Purpose of the report: To update the Health and Wellbeing Board on progress on the Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships affecting Surrey.