2010/11 is the first mandatory year of the NHS Standard Contract, The Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN) framework and Quality Accounts. The letter outlines how these levers can be used to drive the implementation of New Horizons, and deliver great quality and productivity (QIPP). The letter gives some practical examples of how this has already been taken forward in various parts of the country.
There are also significant milestones in the delivery of Mental Health Payment by Results (PbR) this year. The work-up to have engagement with mental health PbR currencies in 2011/12 will require ‘significant effort’. The DH Mental Health PbR team have established a Commissioning Reference Group that has contributed to the content of recent update to the Practical Guidance for Implementing PbR. (http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_11228).
Mental Health and System Reform workshops
In addition, there will be two workshops on Mental Health System reform, with a significant focus on what PCTs could be doing now to deliver a smooth transition to PbR. These events take place in London on June 10 and Leeds June 22 . To register interests please contact katy.davies@nmhdu.org.uk.
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