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Developing Our Third Sector Strategic Framework. ABMU Health Board and the Third Sector in Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea. Background. Health Board considers options around third sector procurement – Jan 2016
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Developing Our Third Sector Strategic Framework ABMU Health Board and the Third Sector in Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea
Background • Health Board considers options around third sector procurement – Jan 2016 • Options of developing procurement framework for those with current SLAs or on an open basis • Importance of long-term relationships and opportunities being developed • Whilst not causing unnecessary difficulties for organisations in the transition • Health Board agrees we should develop a Strategic Framework for how we will work with the third sector to frame our relationships now and in the future
What we’ve achieved so far • Reviewed all current Service Level Agreements and aligned with Health Board priorities • Identified where there are funding inequalities in services across the ABMU area • Ringfenced monies for voluntary sector funding • Protected voluntary sector SLAs from cost improvements (although no uplift either) • Agreed & put in place clear discussion / engagement mechanism with third sector
What we’ve achieved so far • Established a large grants scheme with up to 3 year funding (as agreed with sector) • Established small grants scheme to help provide seed money / capital assistance for voluntary organisations • Agreed to review volunteering arrangements within Health Board to maximise opportunities for development & joint working with third sector • Established voluntary sector as automatic partner in commissioning / planning discussions, underpinned with an appropriate appointments process
Opportunities • Social Services & Wellbeing Act • Wellbeing and Future Generations Act • Influencing Western Bay Programme and Public Service Boards • Community development • Reducing health inequalities • Population & Wellbeing Needs Assessments • Gathering information on needs / gaps • Revising engagement processes / approach • Not just about funding, about relationships, now and building for the future
Key Milestones • Workshop on Third Sector Strategic Framework – 16th August 2016 • Final draft of Strategic Framework to Regional 3rd Sector Network – 12th October 2016 • Consideration by HB Executive – 1st November 2016 • Sign off by Health Board – 24th November 2016
So some things to think about... • The Health Board has identified key areas where it wants to develop its relationships with the third sector: • Promoting & Improving Health, Wellbeing & community development • Engagement • Service delivery & redesign (including commissioning of third sector and volunteering) • Assisting the third sector to flourish • How can we build on the current arrangements / good practice? • Are there other opportunities we need to take? • What timeline should we be working to?