1. Journey to Accountable Care Systems from a Local Authority Perspective
Lyn Sowray
Assistant Director, Operational Services
Department of Health and Wellbeing
Bradford District Assembly Conference
22 March 2017 1

2. Why are the LA involved? Role of place leader
Added value of LA being an ACS
District Plan / Council Plan
Common Purpose – the wellbeing of the population
Joint Vision – Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Policy / National versus local democracy
Commitment to STP 2

3. Local /regional p’ship and relationship mgmt
Local Authority Offer
Childrens service
Local /regional p’ship and relationship mgmt
NBHD and
Environment Service
Public Health
Adult Services
Sports and Leisure
Housing – Specialist Housing
Skills dev / jobs / workforce dev

4. Understanding the population within the boundary of the ACS
Better Health, Better Lives
Importance of person centre support; support to families and communities
Building social capital and personal resilience
H&WB Dept vision of community led support; Home First – evidence base to underpin this approach
Demand management – promoting health and wellbeing, getting people support at the right time in the right place
Understanding the population within the boundary of the ACS
Recognising the different needs in communities across the District - information, needs assessment, demand
Co-production with communities and people to formulate solutions / outcomes using the profile and strength/assets of that community as the basis 4

6. Challenges of working in Partnership
Understanding each partners perspective
What is common vision / purpose that connects the partnership
Developing trust and respect across the partnership
Achieving a balance in the partnership – Medical, Psycho / Social
Managing conflict / difference / resilience of partners to work in partnership
Setting clear and realistic expectations
Patience / managing frustration 6