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The Essex Financial Position. East of England Strategic Health Authority. The background for starters …. Wendy Smith Head of Communications (Essex). How it works with the money…. Fair shares – “weighted capitation” Annual allocation to PCTs Service and financial plans for the year
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The Essex Financial Position East of England Strategic Health Authority
The background for starters … Wendy Smith Head of Communications (Essex)
How it works with the money… • Fair shares – “weighted capitation” • Annual allocation to PCTs • Service and financial plans for the year • Trusts receive income from contracts – SLAs • PCTs monitor activity • Trusts manage costs
Our key messages today… • Finances are being closely managed • Service improvements will continue • Seeking ways of reducing costs with minimal impact on patient care • Reducing costs by improving patient care e.g. alternatives to hospital, long term conditions management • What can you do to help to make this happen?
Who we are East of England Strategic Health Authority • Wendy Smith, Director of Communications (Essex) • Janet Perry, Deputy Director of Finance (Essex) • Jennie Fisher, PPI Manager (Essex) • Colleen Anderson, Communications Admin Officer