What is asset based commissioning?

What is asset based commissioning?

Over the years I’ve heard many organisations talk about the desire to move away from commissioning services based on need and move to asset based commissioning. Whilst it’s something I’ve heard discussed many times in many places it’s not something I’ve often seen...
Effectiveness vs Good Intentions

Effectiveness vs Good Intentions

When you are designing or commissioning a new service where do you start? Do you start with an idea of what the service should look like and build a specification around that? Or do you start with the change you would like to achieve and build a service that you know...
Demonstrating the Link Between Housing and Health

Demonstrating the Link Between Housing and Health

Everyone knows there is a link between decent housing and improved health and wellbeing. It appears so obvious but this is an area that is still frequently ignored in commissioning improvements in health and wellbeing. Whilst you will see the recognition of the role...
Our Prediabetes Risk Map

Our Prediabetes Risk Map

Recently we have been working with Gateway Family Services to refine our Risk Tracker System to help them to support clients that have been diagnosed with Prediabetes as part of the National NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. Such a diagnosis can be a great shock to...