Working Together Why collaboration works Louise Wilson – Wynyard Solutions Ltd 29 June 2012

Where are we now? 23 projects, all ending in 2012/13 All delivering similar interventions All with strong evidence base All facing similar problems and pressures All with similar sources of help So…. It makes sense to join up

Why work together? – the policy context Nationally: ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People’ - need for providers and networks to come together to improve health and wellbeing Big Society ‘Thanks for the Petunias’ – guidance on delivery partnerships in the NHS Locally: 2011 County Durham JSNA outlines need for ‘integrated service responses’ and better use of resources for prevention and LTC management ‘Altogether Better’

Why work together? – the practical context Efficiency savings through shared resources Better co-ordinated delivery Reduced competition More attractive offer to funders/ commissioners

Local Case Study Sunderland Voluntary Sector Youth Forum (SVSYF) ‘…established in July 2001 to act as a strong and powerful advocate for voluntary youth work in the city of Sunderland, providing a coherent and consistent voice for voluntary sector youth providers in promoting, supporting and developing good practice within the sector’ Provide a single point of contact for commissioners and external organisations Provide support and training for member organisations Work to secure funds and support for members

National Case Studies Leeds Community Drugs Services Consortium of voluntary sector organisations and a GP practice Commissioned to provide city-wide medical, therapeutic and social support services Harrow Voluntary & Community Sector Consortium Group of diverse organisations that have come together to bid jointly for contracts and funding Full and associate membership available based on eligibility criteria

Summary Working individually works, but…. Working together Has extensive policy support Has practical benefits Is proven to work locally and nationally