Independent Review of Health Services in North Yorkshire and York

Independent Review of Health Services in North Yorkshire and York.

Earlier this year the Strategic Health Authority commissioned an independent review of health services in North Yorkshire and York, to make recommendations for the future commissioning of services within a sustainable financial framework to ensure future financial balance. NYYF was a member of the Independent Commission. The report, which will be of interest to all organisations working in health and social care, has been published. You can download a copy from the link below.

The strategic recommendations from the review are:
•           Redesign the model of care so that patients are treated according to their level of need.
•           Reduce hospital inpatient beds, while increasing activity.
•           Make efficiency savings and increase productivity in every sector.
•           Shift care from the hospital to the community sector, and significantly develop community services (health and social care).
•           Introduce strategic planning to improve integration within primary care, and between primary care, secondary care, community services (health and social care), mental health, and public health. These services will also need to integrate with the voluntary and private sectors.
•           Create more responsive provision by encouraging innovation by new and existing providers.  There are also specific recommendations relating to a stronger role for voluntary sector providers in contributing to integrated provision of community and primary care services, mental health services and preventative work.

North Yorkshire and York Independent Review