Consult on - 'Investing in Health for Worcestershire. A five year draft strategy: 2008 -2013'
Soon after its inception Worcestershire PCT made a commitment to develop and consult on a health strategy for Worcestershire. They have had to respond to a rapidly changing policy context with the publication of ‘Investing for Health’ the strategic framework for the West Midlands Strategic Health Authority, ‘High Quality Care for All’ the final report from the Darzi Review and the planning requirements outlined in the World Class Commissioning Programme.The Strategy outlines their vision for health in Worcestershire, their strategic priorities and goals, the initiatives and investments that they will commit to achieving their goals. They have had some helpful feedback from the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the strategy, but are seeking further feedback from their key stakeholders on the content of the document. In particular have they missed any priority areas; are there presentation issues?
Once comments are received in the early part of the New Year they will develop a short “easy to read” version for general public consultation.
Your responses will inform a further iteration of the Plan. It is intended that the finalized strategy document be submitted to the West Midlands Strategic Health Authority in spring 2009 after the general public consultation.
Please return views and comments to Dr Lola Abudu, Director of Planning and Partnership by February 9th 2009. You can either write to the address above or email lola.abudu@worcspct.nhs.uk.
A PDF of the plan is attached below: