Earlier in May, some of the Provider Network Steering Group had a very positive and productive meeting with Andy Burnham. Their standpoint was one of keenness to work more collaboratively with the local authorities and the ICB through its reform. Topics of discussion included market sustainability through the lens of national insurance increases, increased outgoings and CHC within short-term funding scenarios.
Whilst we are facing demographic changes to our population, they discussed the need for long-term commissioning and contracting and leaning into the challenges ahead together. We are looking forward to continuing the dialogue with Andy Burnham.
