Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style The new public health system our role in improving and protecting health and wellbeing; and the transition process

This presentation will cover… 1.Context of the public health reforms 2.Vision for a new public health system 3.What the new locally-led system will look like 4.Local system transition 5.Workforce and HR issues 6.Discussion

Health and wellbeing reforms: setting the context

Across the health and care system Rising demand and treatment costs Need for improved healthcare services – and reduced variation in health outcomes Need for better value for money The modernisation programme will: Put clinicians and local communities in the driving seat Provide a greater voice for patients and the public Increase accountability – locally and nationally Support a greater focus on public health Context

Ministers and the Department of Health national local Patients and the public Public HealthNHSAdult Social Care Overview of health and social care structures from April 2013 Public Health England (part of DH) Care Quality Commission, including HealthWatch England Social care providers NHS providers, inc: Foundation Trusts & NHS Trusts Primary care providers Independent / 3 rd sector providers Local authorities NHS CB NHS Trust Develop- ment Authority Monitor CCGs Local authorities National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Health and Care Information Centre Public health providers Local HealthWatch (formerly LINks) Health and Wellbeing Boards (part of local authorities)

Modernisation timeline

Our vision for public health

A powerful case for change The white paper Healthy Lives, Healthy People set out a powerful case for reforming the public health system: two out of three adults are overweight or obese smoking costs the NHS £2.7 billion per year rates of tuberculosis are rising inequalities in health remain: people in the poorest areas live on average 7 years fewer than those in the richest Major health threats, ranging from the risk of new pandemics to the potential impact of terrorist incidents. We need a new approach to meet these and other public health challenges of the twenty-first century.

Leadership role for local authorities – so services are shaped by local needs Stronger focus health outcomes supported by the public health Outcomes Framework Public health as a clear priority across government Supported by a new integrated public health service, Public Health England The commitment to reduce health inequalities as a priority across the system The new approach to public health

An effective public health system… Accounts for the changing nature, assets and strengths of the population – is vigilant for new health threats Ensures economic development creates health and wellbeing Advocates wise use of environmental resources Promotes individual and community wellbeing Helps people limit behaviours damaging to their health. Secures equitable access to good quality health and social care, with prevention incorporated into all contacts. Systematically works to reduce health inequalities and embeds health and wellbeing in all policies.

the new locally-led public health system

Drive knowledge and analysis of population assets and needs. Consider whole population outcomes and set goals. Inform all health and social care commissioning using preventive approach. Incorporate health and wellbeing across all local authority work – and across the locality. Use evidence and return on investment to inform decisions. Tackle health inequalities systematically focussed on People, Place and Power. Leadership role for local authorities – so services are shaped by local needs

New delivery system requiring wide range of partners –Government: DH lead but significant contributions from DCLG, Justice, Home Office, DWP, DfE –PHE: Delivering health protection and supporting LAs and the NHS –Local authorities: New public health functions build on existing wider role –NHS: Delivering health care, every contact counts and specific public health interventions An effective public health system

Roles in the new Public Health System: Local Delivery Local Authorities CCGs/NHS CB PHE (local units) Duty to improve health Brings together holistic approach to health and wellbeing Employ DPH Ringfenced PH budget Mandated services Commissioning healthcare Commissioning some public health services Local Health Protection Services (functions in development) Core offer to the NHS, including PH advice on health services Health and Wellbeing Board Coordinates local strategy through JSNA JSHWS Review of commissioning plans

Public Health System Updates: autumn 2011 Department of Health is completing the policy design phase Public health Outcomes Framework Operating model for PHE Public health in local government: including grant conditions, mandatory services, and public health advice to the NHS. Public health funding: including shadow allocations for local authorities. Workforce strategy and other HR updates

Commitment to co-design We are working with stakeholders to co-design these five system reform updates Regular discussions with local government Regular discussions with the profession Public Health Engagement Group, in autumn 2011, to provide advice and challenge Alongside ongoing engagement forums – including with and via the Regional Directors of Public Health and DsPH group NHS Future Forum review of the NHS’s role in the public’s health (due December)

Timeline End of 2010:White paper: Healthy Lives, Healthy People July 2011:White paper response, confirming new public health system structure By end 2011: complete the operational design of the new system, including the PHE Operating Model, how the local system will work, and their links into the NHS. Spring 2012:chief executive and senior team for Public Health England appointed. April 2012:start of transition year April 2013:Public Health England established April 2013:Local authorities take on their new public health responsibilities

Key dates and activities Baseline assessment Sept 2011 Functions map Oct 2011 Policy documents published Dec 2011 PCT cluster transition plan including delivery March 2012 Assessment April 2012 HR concordat, Nov 2011

Workforce and HR issues

PHE HR regime – exploring options for PHE terms and conditions Directors of Public Health – devising an appropriate employment process Regulation of non-medically qualified staff – seeking evidence to inform final decision Public Health workforce strategy – working group developing consultation document Local transfer: establish clarity on principles and terms and conditions of public health staff in LAs Scope of HR / workforce Work

Aims of HR strategy An HR regime and wider workforce strategy which supports the public health reforms through: A secure transition of staff to PHE and LAs, retaining crucial capacity and expertise in the system Ensuring the supply of all expert staff, including medically qualified public health consultants, nationally and locally both in transition and in the future Supporting the future mobility of public health specialists across the whole of the public health system To create meaningful careers in all settings

Public health reforms: to stay in touch… Sign-up for the Transforming Public Health bulletin: blic-health-bulletin/ Contact details for workforce and HR issues: Contact for other transition issues: Questions and discussion