HEALTHWATCH - Documents and Papers
PART 5: Public Involvement and Local Government
CHAPTER 1: Public Involvement
Healthwatch England
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CHAPTER 1: Public Involvement
Healthwatch England
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Healthwatch Advisory Group Membership
January 2011 |
Who's Who in the Healthwatch Team
August 2011 |
NALM CONFERENCE: EXTRA FUNDS FOR LOCAL HEALTHWATCH
From: Kasey Chan, Implementation Lead for HealthWatch Policy
People, Communities and Local Government
The Minister, Norman Lamb, made clear in his statement at the NALM Conference, that there is additional funding of £16.5 million for Local HealthWatch for each of the next TWO years i.e. 2013/14 and 2014/15.
From: Kasey Chan, Implementation Lead for HealthWatch Policy
People, Communities and Local Government
The Minister, Norman Lamb, made clear in his statement at the NALM Conference, that there is additional funding of £16.5 million for Local HealthWatch for each of the next TWO years i.e. 2013/14 and 2014/15.
HEALTHWATCH
Secondary Legislation - Seeking your views on the issues
13 slides
The background
How will the engagement process work?
Need more information?
Summary of issues
Next steps ...
Secondary Legislation - Seeking your views on the issues
13 slides
The background
How will the engagement process work?
Need more information?
Summary of issues
Next steps ...
NALM HEALTHWATCH BRIEFING NO.1
23 April 2012 - 12 pages
LINks will be abolished and replaced by Local HealthWatch on 01 April 2013. This paper explains what Local HealthWatch and HealthWatch England will look like, and explains the intentions of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 in relation to public involvement in health and social care.
23 April 2012 - 12 pages
LINks will be abolished and replaced by Local HealthWatch on 01 April 2013. This paper explains what Local HealthWatch and HealthWatch England will look like, and explains the intentions of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 in relation to public involvement in health and social care.
COMMISSIONING OF HEALTHWATCH - Clarification
16 May 2012
This paper from NALM covers:
1) The ICAS (ICAS – Independent Complaints Advocacy Service) commissioning
2) Start up costs for Local HealthWatch
3) Definition of a social enterprise
4) Grant-in-aid or full procurement
5) No Hosts
16 May 2012
This paper from NALM covers:
1) The ICAS (ICAS – Independent Complaints Advocacy Service) commissioning
2) Start up costs for Local HealthWatch
3) Definition of a social enterprise
4) Grant-in-aid or full procurement
5) No Hosts
UPDATE ON HEALTHWATCH - Briefing document
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION UNIT
14 May 2012
This briefing provides an update on:
* The final form of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 in respect of HealthWatch
* National policy and practical aspects of HealthWatch not covered in the legislation ·
* Latest information on funding of HealthWatch
* Provisions for healthcare complaints and advocacy services
It will be of interest to elected Members and officers with a health and social care brief, particularly those involved in supporting the set-up of Local HealthWatch; members of Health and Wellbeing Boards; members of health scrutiny panels/committees and officers supporting them; and those with an interest in community engagement.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION UNIT
14 May 2012
This briefing provides an update on:
* The final form of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 in respect of HealthWatch
* National policy and practical aspects of HealthWatch not covered in the legislation ·
* Latest information on funding of HealthWatch
* Provisions for healthcare complaints and advocacy services
It will be of interest to elected Members and officers with a health and social care brief, particularly those involved in supporting the set-up of Local HealthWatch; members of Health and Wellbeing Boards; members of health scrutiny panels/committees and officers supporting them; and those with an interest in community engagement.
LOCAL HEALTHWATCH - A DISCUSSION WITH YOU ABOUT THE ISSUES AROUND THE REGULATIONS
The DH HealthWatch Team are running a period of engagement with key stakeholders, as well as the wider public, on the issues relating to the regulations for local HealthWatch. We should welcome those with expert knowledge about the current LINks regulations, and associated issues for local HealthWatch regulations, to take part. We shall be holding three online discussion sessions for our wider community to engage with us on these issues.
For further information click here
The DH HealthWatch Team are running a period of engagement with key stakeholders, as well as the wider public, on the issues relating to the regulations for local HealthWatch. We should welcome those with expert knowledge about the current LINks regulations, and associated issues for local HealthWatch regulations, to take part. We shall be holding three online discussion sessions for our wider community to engage with us on these issues.
For further information click here
RULING - GPs CAN SUBCONTRACT FOR 'CORE' OPENING HOURS
Landmark ruling gives GPs green light to close within core hours
09 March 2012 - 'Pulse'
Exclusive: The NHS Litigation Authority has ruled GPs are entitled to subcontract out-of-hours providers to routinely cover core opening hours, in a key test case.
Landmark ruling gives GPs green light to close within core hours
09 March 2012 - 'Pulse'
Exclusive: The NHS Litigation Authority has ruled GPs are entitled to subcontract out-of-hours providers to routinely cover core opening hours, in a key test case.
CONSULTANTS PASS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN ANDREW LANSLEY
08 March 2012 - HSJ
Consultants yesterday defied British Medical Association chair Hamish Meldrum to pass a motion of no confidence in the health secretary. Delegates at the BMA consultants committee conference voted by an estimated margin of 4:1 to pass a motion of no confidence in Andrew Lansley.
08 March 2012 - HSJ
Consultants yesterday defied British Medical Association chair Hamish Meldrum to pass a motion of no confidence in the health secretary. Delegates at the BMA consultants committee conference voted by an estimated margin of 4:1 to pass a motion of no confidence in Andrew Lansley.
LAST RIGHTS ... HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BILL
Consequences of the government's HealthWatch amendments
(re Revised fourth marshalled list and supplements)
Request from NALM:
Please urgently contact Earl Howe and ask him to drop his amendments to the Bill regarding HealthWatch. These amendments will set public involvement in health and social care back 30 years. The Bill returns to the House of Lords on Thursday (March 8th). [email protected]
Consequences of the government's HealthWatch amendments
(re Revised fourth marshalled list and supplements)
Request from NALM:
Please urgently contact Earl Howe and ask him to drop his amendments to the Bill regarding HealthWatch. These amendments will set public involvement in health and social care back 30 years. The Bill returns to the House of Lords on Thursday (March 8th). [email protected]
HEALTHWATCH - NALM'S BRIEFING AND GUIDANCE
Latest amendments secured- see page 8 of the document - and the Brief provided, which has gone to whole swathes of the Lords. It is likely to be dealt with on Thursday, 08 March 2012.
Document includes:
NALM's COMMENTS ON HEALTHWATCH ... ... ... Page 1
NALM's RECOMMENDATIONS TO HEALTH MINISTERS ... Page 5
Lord Patel ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Page 8
Baroness Wheeler ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Page 11
Latest amendments secured- see page 8 of the document - and the Brief provided, which has gone to whole swathes of the Lords. It is likely to be dealt with on Thursday, 08 March 2012.
Document includes:
NALM's COMMENTS ON HEALTHWATCH ... ... ... Page 1
NALM's RECOMMENDATIONS TO HEALTH MINISTERS ... Page 5
Lord Patel ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Page 8
Baroness Wheeler ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Page 11
BRIEFING NOTE ON HEALTHWATCH
A NALM Publication - 27 February 2012
NALM is wholly committed to building an effective, independent and powerful system of patient and public involvement in health and social care. We believe to do this successfully it is essential that Local HealthWatch (LHW) is independent, credible, accountable and responsive to the community it serves.
A NALM Publication - 27 February 2012
NALM is wholly committed to building an effective, independent and powerful system of patient and public involvement in health and social care. We believe to do this successfully it is essential that Local HealthWatch (LHW) is independent, credible, accountable and responsive to the community it serves.
Exclusive:
FLAGSHIP HEALTHWATCH POLICY TO BE 'WATERED DOWN' BY AMENDMENTS
24 February 2012 | By Sarah Calkin
Government plans to amend the Health Bill to clarify arrangements for HealthWatch have angered campaigners who claim the change will “water down” patient and public involvement in the NHS.
... Quotes from Malcolm Alexander, Chair, NALM and Sally Brearley, Future Forum
FLAGSHIP HEALTHWATCH POLICY TO BE 'WATERED DOWN' BY AMENDMENTS
24 February 2012 | By Sarah Calkin
Government plans to amend the Health Bill to clarify arrangements for HealthWatch have angered campaigners who claim the change will “water down” patient and public involvement in the NHS.
... Quotes from Malcolm Alexander, Chair, NALM and Sally Brearley, Future Forum
LETTER FROM EARL HOWE to Malcolm Alexander, Chair
20 February 2012
Extract: I have considered very carefully the issues you have raised about the legal status of local HealthWatch organisations but continue to be unconvinced that creating statutory corporate bodies in 152 locations is the best solution. I hope it will be helpful to share my thinking with you and, of course, I shall be happy to expand on or clarify any points in person.
20 February 2012
Extract: I have considered very carefully the issues you have raised about the legal status of local HealthWatch organisations but continue to be unconvinced that creating statutory corporate bodies in 152 locations is the best solution. I hope it will be helpful to share my thinking with you and, of course, I shall be happy to expand on or clarify any points in person.
NALM's DRAFT RESPONSE - CONSULTATION ON REGULATIONS FOR HWE MEMBERSHIP
Responses by 02 March 2012
NALM welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation and to influence the development of HWE and the membership of the board of HealthWatch England.
· Direct elections from Local HealthWatch to the Board of HealthWatch England are
essential.
· HealthWatch England must be fully independent.
· The Board of HealthWatch England must have a diverse and inclusive membership.
· HealthWatch England must strengthen and give real power to the collective voice of
patients and the public in social care and health.
· HealthWatch England must have the power and ability to influence and shape the content
and direction of policy in the CQC, Monitor, NHS Commissioning Board and with the Secretary of State.
Responses by 02 March 2012
NALM welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation and to influence the development of HWE and the membership of the board of HealthWatch England.
· Direct elections from Local HealthWatch to the Board of HealthWatch England are
essential.
· HealthWatch England must be fully independent.
· The Board of HealthWatch England must have a diverse and inclusive membership.
· HealthWatch England must strengthen and give real power to the collective voice of
patients and the public in social care and health.
· HealthWatch England must have the power and ability to influence and shape the content
and direction of policy in the CQC, Monitor, NHS Commissioning Board and with the Secretary of State.
BRIEFING NOTE ON HEALTHWATCH - Report Stage
1. HealthWatch England must be independent
2. Working with and monitoring the CQC
3. HealthWatch England supporting the development of Local HealthWatch
4. Setting standards for Local HealthWatch
5. HealthWatch England must carry out research
6. HealthWatch England duty to secure improvement in care
7. Local HealthWatch
8. Local HealthWatch and advocacy
9. Local HealthWatch and commissioning through CCGs
10. Independence for Local HealthWatch
11. The statutory framework for Local HealthWatch
12. Funding of Local HealthWatch
13. Ring-Fencing
14. Elections to Local HealthWatch
15. Monitoring services for children
16. An authorisation process for LINks and Local HealthWatch
17. Indemnity for members of Local HealthWatch
References
1. HealthWatch England must be independent
2. Working with and monitoring the CQC
3. HealthWatch England supporting the development of Local HealthWatch
4. Setting standards for Local HealthWatch
5. HealthWatch England must carry out research
6. HealthWatch England duty to secure improvement in care
7. Local HealthWatch
8. Local HealthWatch and advocacy
9. Local HealthWatch and commissioning through CCGs
10. Independence for Local HealthWatch
11. The statutory framework for Local HealthWatch
12. Funding of Local HealthWatch
13. Ring-Fencing
14. Elections to Local HealthWatch
15. Monitoring services for children
16. An authorisation process for LINks and Local HealthWatch
17. Indemnity for members of Local HealthWatch
References
LETTER (via email) FROM KASEY CHAN, People, Communities and Local Government
HealthWatch Pathfinders: Grant Funding - 02 February 2012
Notification of the decision to allocate funding of £5,000 under Section 31 of the Local Government Act 2003, to local authorities with HealthWatch Pathfinder status.
LETTER FROM DAVID BEHAN, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships
Local Healthwatch - 03 January 2012
Information regarding announcement made by Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health
Local Government and Care Partnerships, covering:
1. A new start date for Local HealthWatch
2. Funding made available for the HealthWatch Pathfinders
3. New funding of £3.2m for start-up costs for Local HealthWatch
HealthWatch Pathfinders: Grant Funding - 02 February 2012
Notification of the decision to allocate funding of £5,000 under Section 31 of the Local Government Act 2003, to local authorities with HealthWatch Pathfinder status.
LETTER FROM DAVID BEHAN, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships
Local Healthwatch - 03 January 2012
Information regarding announcement made by Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health
Local Government and Care Partnerships, covering:
1. A new start date for Local HealthWatch
2. Funding made available for the HealthWatch Pathfinders
3. New funding of £3.2m for start-up costs for Local HealthWatch
LOCAL HEALTHWATCH AND 'PATIENT-LED INSPECTIONS' - LATEST
PM announcement on 6 January about a package of initiatives to support nurses' delivery of dignified and respectful care.
HEALTHWATCH ENGLAND - DH NARRATIVE - 16 pages
26 January 2012
Section One – White Paper context
Section Two – Key policy ambitions
Section Three – Key changes to the current system
Section Four – Functions of HealthWatch England
Section Five – Key Issues
1. Independence of HealthWatch England
2. Location of HealthWatch England within CQC
3. Relationship between the Chair of HealthWatch England and CQC
4. The HealthWatch England Committee
5. Relationship between HealthWatch England, Local Government and local HealthWatch
6. The difference between the roles of HealthWatch England and CQC
Section Six - Summary
26 January 2012
Section One – White Paper context
Section Two – Key policy ambitions
Section Three – Key changes to the current system
Section Four – Functions of HealthWatch England
Section Five – Key Issues
1. Independence of HealthWatch England
2. Location of HealthWatch England within CQC
3. Relationship between the Chair of HealthWatch England and CQC
4. The HealthWatch England Committee
5. Relationship between HealthWatch England, Local Government and local HealthWatch
6. The difference between the roles of HealthWatch England and CQC
Section Six - Summary
HEALTHWATCH ENGLAND - CONSULTATION DOCUMENT - 24 pages
26 January 2012
The Department has published its consultation on the membership of HealthWatch England today. This consultation asks questions on the key issues in relation to the membership of HealthWatch England that the Department has heard from stakeholders. These issues are:
* The number of the members
* Suitability for membership
* The process for appointing members
* The period of time a member should be appointed
26 January 2012
The Department has published its consultation on the membership of HealthWatch England today. This consultation asks questions on the key issues in relation to the membership of HealthWatch England that the Department has heard from stakeholders. These issues are:
* The number of the members
* Suitability for membership
* The process for appointing members
* The period of time a member should be appointed
DH PLANS TO ALLOW COUNCILS TO TAKE ON PUBLIC HEALTH FUNCTIONS EARLY
16 January 2012 - HSJ
The Department of Health is considering “arrangements” that will allow councils to take over the management of public health functions before the legal transition of responsibility in 2013.
16 January 2012 - HSJ
The Department of Health is considering “arrangements” that will allow councils to take over the management of public health functions before the legal transition of responsibility in 2013.
LORD HARRIS ON HEALTHWATCH
06 January 2012
Cameron’s patient-led inspection of hospitals is good in principle, but the Government’s plans for HealthWatch fall a long way short of making this happen ...
06 January 2012
Cameron’s patient-led inspection of hospitals is good in principle, but the Government’s plans for HealthWatch fall a long way short of making this happen ...
PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES A 'NURSING FORUM' INQUIRY ...
05 January 2012
Prime Minister, David Cameron, announces a “Nursing Forum” inquiry to address concerns about care standards and patient safety.
'Local HealthWatch to lead new patient-led inspection regime to replace the old Patient Environment Action Team inspections. Healthwatch England will make sure independent patient views are incorporated in to the design. Inspections to cover consider cleanliness, food, privacy and dignity at a minimum.'
05 January 2012
Prime Minister, David Cameron, announces a “Nursing Forum” inquiry to address concerns about care standards and patient safety.
'Local HealthWatch to lead new patient-led inspection regime to replace the old Patient Environment Action Team inspections. Healthwatch England will make sure independent patient views are incorporated in to the design. Inspections to cover consider cleanliness, food, privacy and dignity at a minimum.'
LETTER to DAVID BEHAN (Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships), in support of letters from NALM raising concerns over the current government reforms of health and social care and the new structures due to replace LINks.
15 December 2011
15 December 2011
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR TO HEALTHWATCH ENGLAND
The advertisement for the Chair of HWE will not go out in November, as originally planned, but will go out in January 2012. The Secretary of State has given agreement that DH will use Executive Search to support recruitment. This has impacted the timescales.
The advertisement for the Chair of HWE will not go out in November, as originally planned, but will go out in January 2012. The Secretary of State has given agreement that DH will use Executive Search to support recruitment. This has impacted the timescales.
LETTER TO DAVID BEHAN (Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships, Department of Health) FROM NALM
14 November 2011
The substantial cuts to LINk budgets in 2010-11 have put enormous pressure on many LINks, and hit them hard as they are attempting to effect a successful transition to Healthwatch. Refusing to fund the 75 Pathfinders was a terrible blow, whilst the promise of Action Learning Sets and other centrally provided support has fizzled out.
14 November 2011
The substantial cuts to LINk budgets in 2010-11 have put enormous pressure on many LINks, and hit them hard as they are attempting to effect a successful transition to Healthwatch. Refusing to fund the 75 Pathfinders was a terrible blow, whilst the promise of Action Learning Sets and other centrally provided support has fizzled out.
1. REPORT ON CORPORATE STRUCTURES FOR HEALTHWATCH
2. CORPORATE STRUCTURE OPTIONS - James Sinclair Taylor, Charity Team,
Local HealthWatches may choose between a wide variety of structures, each which has its advantages and disadvantages. It appears to us that the most suitable format will be charitable company limited by guarantee.
2. CORPORATE STRUCTURE OPTIONS - James Sinclair Taylor, Charity Team,
Local HealthWatches may choose between a wide variety of structures, each which has its advantages and disadvantages. It appears to us that the most suitable format will be charitable company limited by guarantee.
UPDATE ON HEALTHWATCH ENGLAND
11 November 2011
It is expected that HWE will be located in Leeds and the Chair will also have a London office. The salary of the Chair of HWE will be a matter for the DH and CQC. A Stakeholder Committee will advise the CQC Board on matters of strategy and policy and has been set up under Schedule One of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. The Committee will be reviewed annually.
Biographies of the members of the Stakeholder Committee are included in this document.
11 November 2011
It is expected that HWE will be located in Leeds and the Chair will also have a London office. The salary of the Chair of HWE will be a matter for the DH and CQC. A Stakeholder Committee will advise the CQC Board on matters of strategy and policy and has been set up under Schedule One of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. The Committee will be reviewed annually.
Biographies of the members of the Stakeholder Committee are included in this document.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES: HEALTHWATCH
Disability: Young People Health
Annette Brooke - (Mid Dorset and North Poole, Liberal Democrat)
Paul Burstow - (Minister of State (Care Services), Health; Sutton and Cheam, Liberal Democrat)
Disability: Young People Health
Annette Brooke - (Mid Dorset and North Poole, Liberal Democrat)
Paul Burstow - (Minister of State (Care Services), Health; Sutton and Cheam, Liberal Democrat)
RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION ON HEALTHWATCH
Based on submissions from LINk members of the HealthWatch Advisory Board, 'Transition' and 'Local HealthWatch' workstreams and NALM - 24 October 2011
Response to consultation on allocation options for distribution of additional funding to local authorities for Local HealthWatch, NHS Complaints Advocacy, PCT deprivation of liberty safeguards ... Proposed levels of funding for HealthWatch will not allow them much capacity to carry out the wide range of tasks laid out in the Health and Social Care Bill.
Based on submissions from LINk members of the HealthWatch Advisory Board, 'Transition' and 'Local HealthWatch' workstreams and NALM - 24 October 2011
Response to consultation on allocation options for distribution of additional funding to local authorities for Local HealthWatch, NHS Complaints Advocacy, PCT deprivation of liberty safeguards ... Proposed levels of funding for HealthWatch will not allow them much capacity to carry out the wide range of tasks laid out in the Health and Social Care Bill.
HEALTHWATCH - LOCAL AUTHORITY NARRATIVE
July 2011
Local communities will have a greater say in decisions about services. To realise this, local authorities have a key role to play, in relation to the empowerment of local people, as we evolve from Local Involvement Networks (LINks) to local HealthWatch between now and October 2012.
July 2011
Local communities will have a greater say in decisions about services. To realise this, local authorities have a key role to play, in relation to the empowerment of local people, as we evolve from Local Involvement Networks (LINks) to local HealthWatch between now and October 2012.
A DRAFT HEALTHWATCH VISION STATEMENT AND STRAPLINE 18 March 2011
From: The HealthWatch Advisory Committee
From: The HealthWatch Advisory Committee
LETTER TO JOAN SADDLER, National Director of Patient and Public Affairs
From: Malcolm Alexander, Chair, NALM
A number of key themes have emerged, both from HealthWatch Advisory and discussions around the country with LINk members.
From: Malcolm Alexander, Chair, NALM
A number of key themes have emerged, both from HealthWatch Advisory and discussions around the country with LINk members.
HEALTHWATCH PROGRAMME BOARD - ADVISORY GROUP
Summary briefing note of meeting held on Friday, 21 January 2011
Summary briefing note of meeting held on Friday, 21 January 2011
LETTER (March 2011) - HEALTHWATCH PATHFINDERS
* David Behan, Director General Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnership
* Joan Saddler, National Director, Public and Patient Affairs
* David Behan, Director General Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnership
* Joan Saddler, National Director, Public and Patient Affairs
