Day two of #NHSP15

11 November 2015

Snapshots from #NHSP15 - day two

Wednesday opened with a keynote from health secretary Jeremy Hunt. Praising the hard work, commitment and delivery of providers in extremely challenging times, he also recognised the mature influence of NHS Providers.

There were no new announcements in Mr Hunt's speech, although in the Q&A, he made strong hints that there is a possibility of some form of ring-fence on social care, recognising the truth of Chris Hopson's observation yesterday that "when social care is cut, the NHS bleeds".

Warren Heppolette of Manchester City Council offered a presentation on the process and progress of Manchester devolution. He emphasised its aim to reduce pressure on the health and social care system, but without decoupling from the national NHS. The radicalism of Greater Manchester is in the scale of the endeavour.

Gesundes Kinzigtal’s Helmut Hildebrandt emphasised their programme for prevention of complications in diabetes. Small investments, significant use of data and a cycle of improvement methodology were key parts to enabling GK to have achieved reduced hospitalisations and lower costs than its competitors.
Former care services minister Paul Burstow presented the NHS Providers ‘Right Place Right Time’ report on delayed transfers of care, paying specific attention to mental health.

NHS Improvement chief executive-designate Jim Mackey gave a candid and warmly-received overview of the sector, and a priority list for NHS Improvement. A main aim for this new regulator will be to make a realistic ask of the provider sector, and Mr Mackey would like to set multi-year tariffs to enable providers to plan their recoveries, investments and disinvestments.

Highlights from #NHSP15 - day 2