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Review of AHP Input - Scoping Current Provision. “Putting Children First” Annual Conference for Principals of Special Schools 10 th May 2013. Clare McGartland MBE Lead Allied Health Professions Consultant Public Health Agency Mary Emerson Allied Health Professions Consultant
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Review of AHP Input -Scoping Current Provision “Putting Children First” Annual Conference for Principals of Special Schools 10thMay 2013
Clare McGartland MBE • Lead Allied Health Professions Consultant • Public Health Agency • Mary Emerson • Allied Health Professions Consultant • Public Health Agency
Content • Overview of current Northern Ireland Health structures • Outline of planned AHP review
Health and Social Care Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety Public Health Agency Health and Social Care Board Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Southern Health and Social Care Trust Northern Health and Social Care Trust Western Health and Social Care Trust South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust
Local Commissioning Areas Transforming Your Care: A Review of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, fig11. pg. 39.
Health and Social Care Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety Policy Commissioning/Performance/ Public Health/Professional Expertise Health and Social Care Board Public Health Agency Service Provision Health and Social Care Trusts
The Public Health Agency and Health and Social Care Board Public Health Agency Health and Social Care Board Performance Management/ Service Improvement Health Improvement Health Protection Finance Commissioning Service Development
AHP/PPI Team in the PHA • Mary Emerson AHP Consultant (Southern)
The Seven Professions Occupational Therapy Radiography Podiatry Speech & Language Therapy Dietetics Orthoptics Physiotherapy
Health Community and Voluntary Sector Education Northern Ireland Housing Executive Prisons
Key Figures • 4,500 Allied Health Professions registered in Northern Ireland • Approx. 2.5 million face to face contacts 2010 to 2011 • 9 week maximum waiting time target. Referral to Treatment Commencement.
AHP Review • Why undertake a review?
Mary Emerson • AHP Consultant • Public Health Agency • Project Lead
Background and Context • Queries received • Anecdotal evidence • Internal discussions
Putting Children First • Child centred provision is vital • Ensure children’s AHP assessed needs are met • Maximise potential • Ensure VFM • Ensure treatment is outcomes-focussed
The Review The review will be carried out in three phases: • Full involvement of all stakeholders from the outset is essential for the success of this project.
Phase 1 • Engagement and collaborative/partnership working with all key stakeholders • Baseline of current arrangements • Identification of common themes • Phase 1 ends with agreeing recommendations for further action.
Indicative Timescale: • Phase 1 - March 2014 • The first phase will impact on the timescales of the second and third phases.
Phase 2 • Partnership/Collaboration and engagement with all key stakeholders • Recommendations from phase one • Secure agreement of a regional model in consultation with key stakeholders
Phase 3 • Work in partnership and collaboration with all key stakeholders • Implement the agreed regional model on an incremental basis.
Finally… • …constantly asking ourselves what difference we are making to children and young people will keep us focused on the ultimate aim of the project – Putting Children First.
Workshop Discussions • Do you agree with the direction of travel? • What is the best way to engage with school staff? • What is the best way to engage with parents/carers? • What is the best way to engage with children?