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

2. 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

3. 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’

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

5. 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

6. 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

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