Sustainability and the NHS transition Ruchi Baxi June 2012
Sustainable development in the PCT
The project Project in conjunction with the SDU Utilise the “wisdom of the crowds” Compile individual organisational plans to produce guidance
Current work Telephone conversations with sustainability leads in PCTs Understanding: Current work streams Future plans for transition Envisaged benefits Envisaged threats Financial implications Sustainability in new organisations
Benefits of continuing SD work streams Population health gains Resilience Mandate Influence on non-health sectors New workforce Possible financial savings
Risks of losing SD Environment, reputation, statutory duty
Current work streams Estates Peer groups Commissioning Influencing non-health policy Sustainable sourcing for healthcare
Emerging opportunities Partnership working Influencing during change Independent funding Human resource
Possible threats Competing priorities Uncertainty Futility Capacity Degree of public health influence on NHS Politics Generating evidence – lag time
Finding common goals
Further keys to success Approved plan, local policy, integration into frameworks Making the work indispensible Accountability Transparency Promote the work and document outcomes
Case study of success
Suggestions… …and questions Thank you!