From Hospital to Community and Hospital to Home: Devolution, Social Care, Discharge, National Standards and Neighbourhood Health
Join UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI) and Curia for the second session in our NHS Modernisation Bill member evidence series, focused on the shift from hospital to community and hospital to home.
This members only roundtable will bring together UKHLSI and Curia members, health and care leaders, local government, community providers and policy stakeholders to explore how care can be delivered closer to home safely, effectively, and in a way that supports better outcomes. Lunch is provided. Online dial in will take place 12.30-1.30pm.
NHS and public sector leaders, and policy makers are always welcome to join for free too!
The shift from hospital to community has been identified as one of the most significant opportunities within the Bill. If delivered well, it could reduce pressure on hospitals, improve coordination between services and help patients receive more care within their homes and communities.
However, local reform will only succeed if systems have the capacity to deliver it. The proposal raises important questions around social care, hospital discharge, local accountability, pooled budgets, national standards and neighbourhood health. It must also work in practice across Integrated Care Boards, primary care, local authorities, community services, housing and the voluntary sector. The discussion will consider:
• What changes are needed around social care funding, workforce, information sharing and accountability
• How discharge planning can begin earlier, with community, housing and social care support arranged before patients leave hospital
• How responsibilities should be shared between Integrated Care Boards, local authorities, providers, primary care and statutory mayors
• What national standards and patient entitlements must remain consistent, and what can vary locally
• How neighbourhood services can strengthen, rather than fragment, accountability and patient confidence
The session will inform a member recommendations paper on Integrated Care Board capacity, social care, discharge, neighbourhood health, devolution, national standards, and the practical delivery of care closer to home.
This event is part of UKHLSI and Curia’s wider programme of member engagement on the NHS Modernisation Bill, moving the conversation from legislation to implementation.
To find out more contact enquiries@ukhlsi.co.uk
