A GROUP of Cheshire organisations have come together to drive forward a collaborative approach to transform palliative and end of life experience and care.
The Strategic Collaborative Cheshire (SCC) consists of local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), NHS hospital and community trusts, hospices, councils, strategic clinical networks, The University of Chester and key voluntary sector organisations such as The End of Life Partnership, Macmillan Cancer Support and Carers Trust For All.
The SCC has launched ‘A Collaborative Plan for Palliative and End of Life Care’ in Cheshire, which based on the Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care, ‘A national framework for local action’, sets out a collaborative approach across health and social care providers and the third sector, placing patients at the centre of care.
The views of community members and health and social care professionals were sought to inform and shape the development of the plan and ensure the process was as considered and inclusive as possible.
Salli Jeynes, CEO of The End of Life Partnership and chairman of the SCC, said: “We are all very proud to be part of this innovative collaborative.
“We believe by working together we will create real and lasting improvements to end of life experience and care for the people of Cheshire.”
Lesley Allsop, consultant in palliative medicine at East Cheshire NHS Trust said: “Working together to drive forward the shared vision of organisations, patients and loved ones is essential if we are to truly make a difference.
“Cheshire is leading the way in terms of strong collaborative working and we look forward to developing this further.”
Lesley Hilton, Commissioner at West Cheshire CCG said: “We are committed to working as part of the collaborative to improve end of life experience and care.
“There is so much that can be achieved by sharing knowledge, expertise and passion to achieve collective goals.”
Sinead Clarke, GP, South Cheshire and Vale Royal area, said: “We hope the Collaborative Plan will inspire and motivate everyone to reach for excellence.
“Working in partnership is crucial to ensure individuals and those important to them receive the best possible end of life experience and care.”
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