This workshop will look at a number of practical examples as to how PBC is making a difference on the ground, to front line clinicians and patients, and will provide practical advice about what needs to be in place for PBC to take its central place on the WCC stage.
Julie Wood, National Director PBC Federation, NHS Alliance
Using Business Intelligence tools to support Commissioning
This session will demonstrate how a PCT can use business intelligence tools to influence clinical practice and improve healthcare delivery in-year while informing the commissioning process for future years.
Anthony McKeever, Chief Executive, Bexley Care Trust and a representative from MedeFinance
World Class Commissioning – Improving GP Services
• Mapping the baseline - How PCTs can understand the existing capacity and quality of services
• Developing the Vision - How PCTs can shape services to meet the needs of their population
• Making it happen - The range of levers and incentives available to PCTs to deliver the vision for primary care services that meets the needs of the population, continually improves the quality of the service, improves the populations health and is value for money
Jill Matthews, Director – Primary Care and Community Services Strategy, Department of Health
Case Study – The Cancer Commissioning Initiative
The Cancer Commissioning Toolkit has been developed to support PCTs, working collectively in their cancer networks, to develop their strategies for implementing the Cancer Reform Strategy. The NHS has identified the initiative as a key weapon in helping improve cancer treatment. This session will look at the Toolkit and its unique ability to support effective commissioning of cancer services.
Richard Hancox, Associate Director of Commissioning at the National Cancer Action Team and Rupert Morrison, Managing Director, Concentra