15 March 2016

10 questions for STPs - Preparing for 15 April checkpoint submission

Developing Sustainability and Transformation Plans: Preparing for 15 April and beyond
15 March 2016
  • The STP process is intended above all to be a process for partners across a footprint to work together to identify, agree and address significant challenges. 
  • This presentation supports the discussion around developing priorities and focus for STPs prior to the initial submission on 15 April which sets out early thinking. The submission focuses on two questions: 
    • a. What leadership, decision-making processes and supporting resources you have put in place to make progress? 
    • b. What are the major areas of focus and big decisions you will need to make as a system to drive transformation? 
  • The report outlines the 10 big questions for STPs:
  1. How are you going to prevent ill health and moderate demand for healthcare?
  2. How are you engaging patients, communities and NHS staff?
  3. How will you support, invest in and improve general practice?
  4. How will you implement new care models that address local challenges?
  5. How will you achieve and maintain performance against core standards?
  6. How will you achieve our 2020 ambitions on key clinical priorities?
  7. How will you improve quality and safety?
  8. How will you deploy technology to accelerate change?
  9. How will you develop the workforce you need to deliver?
  10. How will you achieve and maintain financial balance? 
  • The report outlines a range of resources to support to help develop STPs. 
  • Annex: Template for the 15 April checkpoint