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Learn about the core functions and best practices in mental health commissioning, including reducing health inequalities, shifting focus to prevention and well-being, and strategic population-level planning. Explore how data analysis, partnerships, and the development of outcome measures can support effective commissioning processes.
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Managing Implementation: Mental Health Commissioning Clare Mahoney Head of Integrated Mental Health Commissioning, Liverpool PCT 7th July 2009
Commissioning……..what is it? • Best fit between resources and needs • Strategic and population level • World class • Shifting focus of care from diagnosis and treatment to prevention and well-being • Reducing health inequalities • Focus on outcomes • Commissioning cycle • Described as the eyes, ears, brain to reflect the core functions: • Governance • Data gathering and intelligence & analysis • Procurement
Supporting children and parents via commissioning processes • Increase visibility • Challenge stigma • Data collection and analysis • Safeguarding children • Care plans • Equality issue • Keep it high • Support the champions
Cont’d… • Address gaps and deficits • Partnerships: joint-funding, joint-protocols • Make good use of helpful policy • Development of outcomes measures • Public mental health evidence base