To receive an update on the BSW ICS 5 Year Joint Forward Plan.
Minutes:
David Jobbins, Interim Deputy Director of Planning and Programmes for the BSW ICB, presented an update on the BSW ICS 5 Year Joint Forward Implementation Plan to the Board. The item covered the following matters:
· An introduction and brief explanation of the plan was provided to Members whereby it was noted that the plan would help to address questions and present a guide for partners.
· It was further explained that although there was a relative focus on how NHS organisations implement the ICS, the ICB were striving towards further setting out details for how all local partners would work collaboratively.
· The three principles under which the plan was being developed in line with were described, which would work together to clarify and differentiate between place and system levels, the relationships between the levels, and outline the responsibilities of both.
· It was reiterated that it would be a working document and would be refreshed annually, with this iteration predominantly focussing on 2023/24.
· The short timescale until the proposed publication date in June 2023 was raised, and it was emphasised that the level of detail and specificity would change/grow as the document evolved year-on-year.
· The structure of the plan was explored, and Members were encouraged to provide feedback, as other partners had been. It was explained that the structure was aligned to the 3 strategic objectives within the ICS.
· The importance of place and people were emphasised, as they were the key to delivering a successful plan and strategy.
· Appendices to the plan were noted as providing further detail as to its proposed delivery.
· The topic of engagement was explored, and it was noted that engagement undertaken with partners would align together to ensure that there was no duplication and would be one of the main drivers of growth and change within the plan across the 5 years.
· Members were informed of the Statement of Compliance process which needed to be completed by June 2023 by each of the Health and Wellbeing Boards across BSW to meet national timescales and requirements.
· A table outlining the timeline of the plan to publication was displayed.
During the discussion, points included:
· Further information was sought as to the ICB’s plans for resource allocation once the ICS and plan came into force, to which it was reiterated that further work was needed to finalise details and that these would become clearer and more specific as the ICS was internalised and developed in each annual review and refresh.
· The short timeframe ahead of the proposed publication date.
· Questions were asked as to how the plan would be driven as some areas/departments worked well alongside the ICB and ICA, and some were less integrated. It was further noted that conversations about how areas would deliver the aspirations of the ICS were important and needed to be focussed on, particularly on how to best utilise relationships with the ICA.
· It was noted that although the plan wasn’t completely fleshed out, it did raise the immediate questions of how it would be delivered and by who, thus lending weight to having more effective conversations between partners.
· It was confirmed that regular updates would be brought to the Board who would have the opportunity to give feedback.
· The date of the next meeting was raised, and it was noted that in the context of the timescale for the plan, a delegated sign off for the Statement of Compliance may be required, but that officers would liaise with Members outside of the meeting.
Decision – The Wiltshire Health and Wellbeing Board accepted the following recommended proposal:
i) The Board noted the update provided.