Agenda item

Update on Neighbourhood Collaborative Model

To receive an update on the Neighbourhood Collaborative Model from Caroline LeQuesne, Engagement and Partnership Lead.

Minutes:

Update on Neighbourhood Collaborative Model

 

Caroline LeQuesne, Engagement and Partnership Lead, provided an update on the Neighbourhood Collaborative Model.

 

It was explained that the Neighbourhood Collaborative and the “Core20PLUS5” approach was designed to support Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in driving targeted action in healthcare inequalities improvement. “Core20PLUS5” was then broken down and explained as:

 

Details

Adults

Young People

 

“Core 20” -The most deprived 20% of the national population as identified by the Index of Multiple Deprivation

 

“PLUS” - Population groups chosen by the ICS who experienced poorer-than-average health access, experience, and/or outcomes, who may not be captured within the Core20 alone and would benefit from a tailored healthcare approach.

 

Wiltshire Specific Groups:

 

·       Gypsy Roma Travellers

·       Boaters

·       Manual Workers (specifically those in minority groups)

 

Wiltshire Specific Groups:

 

·       Gypsy Roma Travellers

·       Boaters

“5” - Key clinical areas of health inequalities nationally.

 

·       Maternity

·       Severe Mental Illness

·       Chronic Respiratory Disease

·       Early Cancer Diagnosis

·       Hypertension

 

·       Asthma

·       Diabetes

·       Epilepsy

·       Oral Health

·       Mental Health

 

 

It was then explained that each Neighbourhood Collaborative was based on Primary Care Networks, with Trowbridge being its own. It was further explained that there was a Steering Group in place which connected leaders of different organisations in the public health space to work in tandem to support the improvement of health inequalities. The Steering Group also supports the local Neighbourhood Collaboratives which work to six core principles:

 

1)    Partnership Working

2)    Co-Production

3)    Whole Community Approach to Addressing Equality Gaps in Health and Wellbeing

4)    Integration to Create the Community Led Vision

5)    Enabling Volunteers and Staff to Thrive

6)    Creating a Movement for Change

 

It was confirmed that the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Collaborative had its first meeting the week prior to the meeting in which attendees raised priority areas that they felt was most important for the Trowbridge community. It was highlighted that many of the areas were linked to cost-of-living issues which despite not necessarily being an area that the NHS would usually focus on, had significant repercussions on their services.

 

During the discussion, points included:

 

  • It was confirmed that each Collaborative would choose a general area for a first project which could then be targeted more specifically during the Launch Programme. During this programme, as many professionals and front-line workers would be sought as possible to bring further experience, knowledge, and expertise to support the group in reaching their aims and making the most impact.
  • Members specifically highlighted concerns such as loneliness and isolation with older people, and lack of support for special guardians, particularly financial support, who were often older people with limited income.
  • It was emphasised that the importance of the right interventions and ensuring that a broad range of voices were heard during the process and who could then communicate and promote the Collaborative’s messaging throughout their organisations and communities.
  • It was further emphasised that services should be accessible, particular for those residents who had limited technology literacy or where English was not their first language, to build their confidence in getting the right support needed.
  • The need to push for a stronger community spirit was highlighted and getting as many people involved as possible to ensure the success of any project undertaken by the Collaborative, and Members were encouraged to invite any appropriate groups or individuals to future meetings.
  • Finally, Members thanked officers for their hard work and were keen for further updates in the future.