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The Future of the National Care Home Contract. Cllr Peter Johnston Health and Well-being Spokesperson COSLA. Very difficult financial context for both of us… Significant pressures on care providers But councils continue to see the sector as a priority for investment. This time last year….
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The Future of the National Care Home Contract Cllr Peter Johnston Health and Well-being Spokesperson COSLA
Very difficult financial context for both of us… Significant pressures on care providers But councils continue to see the sector as a priority for investment This time last year…
Links to Health and Social Care Partnerships Stronger, more involved partnership locally More responsive to local population need Better market management Greater innovation and diversification New emphasis on place-making and community Strategic Commissioning
Strained Partnership Transactional Contractual Service Maintenance Part system Closed dialogue Positive Partnership Strategic Commissioning-based Service Innovation Whole system Open dialogue Characteristics of Partnership
Short-term Priorities • Agree a realistic NCHC settlement • Complete the work of the Task Force • Agree local/national balance • Strategic relationship between COSLA and Scottish Care • Consider future procurement options in partnership
Medium-term Priorities • Service Diversification • Extra-care housing model • Intermediate care • Specialist 24-hour care • Tackle low wage ‘care’ economy