Developing Practice Based Commissioning in Tower Hamlets
This article discusses the development of Practice-Based Commissioning (PBC) in Tower Hamlets, led by Project Director Kevin Mullins. It highlights the area's politically dynamic, socially diverse, and economically challenged context, with a registered population of 229,000 and 137.6 GPs across 37 practices. The PBC engagement rose from 40% in June 2005 to 100% in April 2006, achieved through local meetings, technical workshops, and strategic sessions. Key issues addressed include policy alignment, primary care capacity, data integrity, and innovative practices in healthcare commissioning.
Developing Practice Based Commissioning in Tower Hamlets
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Developing Practice Based Commissioning in Tower Hamlets Kevin Mullins Project Director
In the beginning……… • Politically dynamic • Socially diverse • Economically deprived
More beginning………. • Registered Population – 229,000 • GPs (GMS, PMS & salaried) – 137.6 • Practices - 37 (6 PCT run) • PBC Take Up @ June 2005 – 40% • PBC Take Up @ April 2006 – 100%
Engagement • Conversations • 4 Local meetings • 2 Technical workshops under PLT • 2 Nuts & Bolts sessions on budgets • Processes • Project Board & Project Team • Commissioning Executive
Issues • Aim & drive of PBC • Policy collision • True influence • Capacity within primary care • Freedom to innovate • Integrity of data & budget setting • Freedom to innovate
Answers • Policy Framework • ELIC Support • Commissioning Executive • LES for Referral Management & Data Validation