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September 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICS bulletin.

Read on for more about: 

  • Sheffield's £3m project to improve mental health independence
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Survey - now live
  • Training pilot for care staff in Doncaster
  • QUIT SYB clinical roles
  • Child Health Day celebrated in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
  • Awards - it's awards season - time to get your nominations in
  • Health information website, your feedback wanted
  • World Suicide Prevention Day 
  • Grab your aprons - it's Macmillan 'Bake Off' time at 722
  • Stoptober is on the horizon
  • News from our partners

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Sheffield's £3 million project to improve mental health independence
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Residents with mental health conditions in Sheffield are set to benefit from £3m funding to improve their rehabilitation, through the Promoting Independence Project.

The project aims to empower people who are currently living in full-time residential or nursing care as a result of mental health conditions to enable them to move towards supported housing and independent living.

Those experiencing the effects of a serious mental health condition will be helped tolead full and active lives whilst living in their own homes - leading to improvements in their wellbeing and quality of life.

‘Promoting Independence’ has been made possible through the Accountable Care Partnership (ACP) which has enabled  joined-up commissioning between Sheffield City Council, the Sheffield NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) plus ‘Big Issue Invest’, a social investment company.

It will be delivered by a South Yorkshire consortium made up of South Yorkshire Housing Association, Together for Mental Wellbeing charity and Abbeyfield Grange Limited. The model has been chosen because it will fund the new service and mean the same number of beds in residential and nursing care will continue to be funded, too.

Councillor George Lindars-Hammond, Sheffield Council's Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care said: “Everyone should have the opportunity to live as independently as possible and our role is to put the right support and arrangements in place so people can live where they want to live for the best quality of life. Our aim is better health and wellbeing across the city and to tackle inequalities so the most vulnerable can overcome obstacles and achieve their potential.”

Jim Millns, Deputy Director of Mental Health Transformation at NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group added: “This project is an excellent example of organisations and services working together in the city to help people with mental health conditions. Improving mental health services is a priority for the city and this project is one example of how we are achieving this with our partners.”

People will be supported to identify their ambitions and goals for the future, helped to develop independent living skills, such as the ability to manage a tenancy while they’re living in residential or nursing care and assisted to gain a qualification or follow a training or education programme relevant to their development needs and interests.

Over the lifetime of the project the consortium will work with 113 people and it is anticipated more than 70 people assisted to become more independent.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) survey now live
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Health Education England (HEE) is undertaking a national survey to help inform the development of its Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) programme. 

The programme is supporting new ways of working and preparations for this (formally known as the ACP Census) were launched several months ago at an event in Leeds - for further details click here.

HEE recognises the important role advanced clinical practice will play in the future sustainability of the NHS. The NHS Long Term Plan talks about advanced clinical practice as a 'critical component' of building workforce flexibility to better meet the needs of populations. The survey will provide a snapshot of those working in or supporting advanced practice level staff and enable HEE to understand more about the current status of those working in and supporting advanced practice in England.  

The survey will gather information from:

-HEE local offices - to find out what is supported locally and how this is being monitored.

-Higher Education Institutions – what is in place to support advanced practice/ACP and what’s being developed for new and existing staff? 

-Provider Organisations - NHS organisations and those commissioned by the NHS - how advanced practice is being managed and developed within organisations as part of workforce planning.

-Individuals - staff working at advanced and consultant level (as defined by the multi-professional framework) - what are staff doing in their roles? what support and training do they need?

-Primary Care - GP practices - how those working at ACP level are being managed and developed within organisations, how is their organisation monitoring and providing support?

The relevant members of the workforce have been identified by the clinical lead in their respective organisations and the survey has been sent directlyto them.

The online survey is being conducted on HEE’s behalf by Ipsos Mori and is open for eight weeks.

The findings will be used to develop and improve HEE’s ACP future policies to ensure the programme meets current and future healthcare demands, as defined by the Long Term Plan. It will also provide a baseline to help demonstrate the ACP programme’s impact.
Training pilot for care staff in Doncaster aims to cut hospital admissions
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A course for care and support staff, which could significantly reduce hospital admissions, is being trialled in Doncaster.

The pilot, which has been launched by the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System's Workforce Hub, further strengthens the partnership between social care and hospitals for the benefit of patients and the public. 

At the centre of the pilot, entitled Supporting and Maintaining Independence (SAMI), are innovative education sessions developed collaboratively between care and support staff and clinicians.

Those taking part in SAMI are senior carers or staff moving into senior level roles. All participants receive eight hours' certified Continuing Professional Development.

Staff say the course has helped them to prevent issues escalating, enabling the person being cared for better health and wellbeing and allowing them to remain in their own homes for longer.

The SAMI sessions are well underway in Doncaster.

One participant said: "I was pleased to take part in the training. I've learned a lot and will will be more proficient when dealing with residents' health."

 

QUIT SYB clinical roles
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Planning is progressing for the QUIT programme across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw - this is the first element of the developing Healthy Hospital Programme in SYB and has great potential to improve health outcomes and decrease health inequalities.

In addition to each Trust identifying their own clinical leads and champions, we are really keen to have clinical input at a SYB level.

We are out to advert now for two SYB clinical leads for the Healthy Hospital (QUIT) programme - one for acute Trusts and one for the Mental Health Trusts.

The secondments are until the end of March 21 initially, and they are for three half days per fortnight.

We are interested in applications from clinicians of any professional background who have experience of working at a senior level and are currently working within secondary care in SYB.

Applications to be made via NHS Job - https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915739703

Closing date 3 October.

For further information, please contact Karen Smith, Programme Prevention Manager at k.smith60@NHS.net
Awards: it's time to put your nominations in
Awards
It's awards season again and we'd like to help to help showcase all the great work colleagues are doing across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, particularly around partnership working.

Please find below a list of forthcoming opportunities.

If you are working on anything that would fit with any of the opportunities identified please email Helen Stevens and Katy Davison and we can look at how we can support you with a bid.


September

HFMA National Healthcare Finance Awards
 
Value and Innovation category most relevant to the ICS. The new HFMA Value and Innovation Award aims to recognise a project or initiative that is both innovative and delivers improved value through maximising the outcomes which matter to people at the lowest possible cost.
Deadline is Friday 27 September. Enter here: https://hfma.awardsplatform.com/

 
October

Health Business Awards

Hospital procurement award/NHS collaboration award
 
November

HSJ Partnership Awards

Focused on partnerships with the private and third sectors. Opportunities for the ICS around Workforce Innovation, Procurement/Education/Best Not for Profit partnership – potentials around South Yorkshire Housing.
Entries close 9 October.

The BMJ Awards

Stroke and cardiovascular team of the year – opportunity to enter the SYB Regional Stroke Service/Primary Care/Diagnostics - many categories aligned to ICS workstreams.
Open for submissions in October.
Child Health Day celebrated in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
Child health day
The UK’s first Child Health Day on September 9 saw organisations across the country make pledges to provide a healthier future for children.

In Sheffield the awareness-raising event was marked by Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Dr Edward Snelson, paediatric consultant, said: “Lifetime health is influenced early on – factors such as air quality, availability of healthy foods and appropriate housing can play a huge role, as does specialist medical care and education around healthy living.

“Children’s health impacts the quality of their childhood, health as an adult and impacts society from the cost of healthcare to the child’s opportunity to access education and employment.

 “While the steps to preserve child health are often simple and achievable, it depends on everyone playing their part - everyone can make a personal contribution to building a healthier future.

 “Child Health Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the conditions affecting our children today – such as diabetes, obesity, asthma, allergies and mental health – and what we can do together to help address these issues. Whether it’s a big organisational change or a personal pledge – everyone can play their part.”

Also showcased on the day was integrated working at the ECHO Asthma project, which launches officially this week.

The project uses teleconferencing technology to create a community of practice that supports service delivery, sharing of knowledge and support for those in health and social care who work with children and young people with asthma.

Colleagues across Sheffield and ‘experts’ in asthma based at Sheffield Children's Hospital, designed the bespoke programme delivered through five online telementoring sessions.

The training has been funded by Sheffield CCG and is free for all health professionals working with children and young people with asthma in Sheffield.

In total 16 GP practices have signed up along with allied health professionals, health visitors and practice nurses.

In Bassetlaw an innovative partnership between schools, youth services, sexual health services, young carers support, public health and others was showcased.

The full list of organisations involved in the network includes: schools, youth services, sexual health, young carers support, counselling and LGBT+ support, children’s nursing, public health, training providers, looked-after children’s services and substance misuse.

Partners have published an inventory of local services for young people, which has been downloaded hundreds of times, and allows young people to access information about health services and wellbeing.

It can be viewed here.



Health information website - feedback wanted
Mum and child
Calling all health professionals and practitioners who work with pregnant women, parents and carers.

The NHS in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw would like to hear your views about a health information website we are thinking of developing for pregnant women, parents, young people and their families. 

We understand how difficult it can be to get simple and trusted health and wellbeing information to support access to the right services. 

We recognise health and wellbeing information is vast and can lead to inconsistent messages about health in pregnancy or child health. This sometimes leads to people being directed to services (like A&E) when they are not necessarily the best place to be seen and treated.

We want pregnant women, young people and parents to feel empowered when making decisions about their own or their child’s health and wellbeing, including when and where to seek help and the various choices available to them. 

We are considering developing a website similar to one developed in Hampshire called Healthier Together for South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

Please follow this link to share your views.
World Suicide Prevention Day
Inky Thinking Suicide Workshop
Suicide prevention is a key priority for the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICS and most of us will be touched by suicide at some point.

Tuesday September 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day. 
Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages. It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which equates to one suicide every 40 seconds.

We therefore want to support you to be able to play your part as an individual in the prevention of suicide.

Please have a look at this online training which will help equip you to have conversations with colleagues, relatives or even strangers and may just save someone’s life: Zero Suicide Alliance Training




Macmillan 'Bake Off' competition at 722
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A special Macmillan Coffee Morning will take place on Tuesday, October 1 from 10.30am – 12 noon in the first floor kitchen.

Members from the staff forum are working with the ICS and Cancer Alliance to hold a Macmillan coffee morning involving staff from all three organisations.

Get your aprons ready and have a look through your recipes, we want as many cakes and bakes as possible so we can raise lots of funds for the charity. Don’t worry if you’re not a baker, we welcome bought goods, too.

This year there will be a Bake Off style competition, all entrants will be charged £3 which will go to Macmillan. Entrants will be in with a chance of winning the ‘best cake – traditional style’ or ‘healthiest cake’ category. If you wish to take part please email Jenny Drury from the Cancer Alliance on jenny.drury2@nhs.net

Bakers who don’t want to enter the competition can leave cakes and bakes in the kitchen on the day before 10am.

There will be a number of other activities happening at the event - more details to follow.
Stoptober is on the horizon
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Stoptober is back for its eighth year to help smokers across the country quit for good.

More than 1 million people have already been spurred on by Stoptober - the national awareness campaign to urge people to give up smoking in October.

And if you smoke, there is lots of support for you - find out more here.
News from our partners
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Darnall Wellbeing - Wellbeing Champion Volunteers 

Darnall Wellbeing (DWB) is thrilled to announce the launch of its Wellbeing Champion Volunteer project, starting in September 2019.  This builds on previous schemes and will see up to 125 volunteers recruited over five years.

Those interested in becoming a Wellbeing Champion Volunteer can get in touch by emailing: enquiries@darnallwellbeing.org or calling 0114 249 6315.

News from our partners:
  • Sheffield women urged to take up breast screening appointments. More here...
  • Nursing is so much more than meets the eye. More here...
  • New toolkit launched to safeguard children who miss dental appointments. More here...
  • Hospital stars honoured at Doncaster Dome. More here...
  • Sheffield Children’s Hospital trials app to help patients and their families manage severe asthma. More here...
  • New director of nursing appointed at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. More here...
  • Magical windows and portholes show glimpses of another world in local hospitals. More here...
  • Local hospital to launch ‘Electronic Observations’. More here...
  • Closer working with local police and hospital. More here...
  • One-stop event for new families in Rotherham. More here...
  • Hospital’s education programme shortlisted for national award. More here...
  • How can we improve urgent care in Doncaster? More here...
  • Launch of brand new ‘We are Undefeatable’ campaign. More here...
  • Charity-funded echo machine helps tiny tickers in Rotherham. More here...
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