Minister for Health & Social Care An Update on our future Health Vision David Ashford MHK Minister for Health & Social Care
The Challenges Becoming better at listening and communicating Coping with increased demand and increased expectation Developing a sustainable financial model The challenge of an older population Providing the right care in the right place at the right time
A new model for health care? Wellness Vs Illness A new model for health care? Is the current system fit for the 21st Century? Self health awareness Not just prevention but also developing more robust “after care” systems Individualisation rather than “boxes”
Moving from acute care to community care Ensuring integration between Social Care and Health Care Community Hubs Adequate respite care Continuing community support after acute care is finished
Creating a Manx Service Taking the best of what others have developed Being ambitious but also recognising our limitations Peer review (WMQRS) Being up front about the challenges and service limitations Becoming an employer of choice
Work currently underway Digitisation and better use of technology Ensuing patients utilising off island services have clear pathways for treatment Ensuring services are delivered in the right place at the right time Developing an integrated care model Recruitment & Retention Strategy Increased learning and development