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 4 March 2024
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of our Partnership Update from the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (GMICP). For those who may be receiving this update for the first time, the aim of this monthly bulletin is to give an overview on the work underway across our health and care system; the progress being made and any key developments.
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Dear all,
Hello and welcome to this month’s update from the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.
Although it feels like yesterday, it was this time 12 months ago when we signed off the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Strategy, setting out our vision to deliver more joined-up, preventative and person-centred care, going beyond ‘traditional’ health and care services working together so that Greater Manchester becomes a place where everyone can grow up, get on and grow old in a greener, fairer and more prosperous city-region.
Improving the health of our population remains our first priority and we are making progress against our missions outlined in our integrated strategy, but one year on and there is no denying that we have our challenges. We must bring our NHS finances back into balance while making sure we continue to improve performance on key targets - like hospital waiting times and GP access - as we improve population health. All parts of our integrated care system will need to contribute to this; our localities will be driving population health improvement and prevention at scale, providers will be delivering core standards to improve productivity; and NHS Greater Manchester will be overseeing the process and driving the changes needed.
Along with the annual planning for 2024/25, there is a lot of work happening to develop the Greater Manchester Sustainability Plan which will look ahead for the next two to three years providing greater clarity and definition on how we will make improvements to finance, performance and quality, and population health while continuing to deliver against our five-year strategy.
Finally, the next Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board is on 22 March. You can find details of how to join and view the papers here.
Best wishes,
Paul
Paul Dennett
Chair, Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board
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Who’s who on the Greater Manchester ICP Board
The Greater Manchester ICP is overseen by a Board made up of leaders from a mix of health, care and wider public sector and community sector organisations. We’re continuing with our updates each month where we introduce members of the GM ICP Board to bring to life the people behind the acronyms. This month, it’s Ben Whalley.
Ben Whalley
Ben Whalley is the chief executive officer of Gaddum, and holds a number of other roles including - Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise integration lead of Greater Manchester Integrated Care; acting chair of Board at The Brunswick Centre; and a trustee at Salford Community and Voluntary Service.
Ben is a qualified and registered social worker, with many years’ experience working in local, regional and national charities in diverse areas including mental health, housing, multiple & complex needs and HIV support and prevention.
He is a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and is completing his Level 7 qualification in strategic leadership.
Ben has been instrumental in developing, deploying and managing services and has also led on numerous strategic change programmes. He's also a qualified trainer and Social Work Practice Educator.
Ben tries to bring his mantra, “no decision about me, without me” to everything he leads on, believing that the solutions to our problems lie within our diverse communities and that a more collaborative approach between ‘decision makers’ and the people will always be the most innovative, simple and powerful solution to issues we face.
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Paramedic acute visiting service: supporting patients to stay well at home
GP practices are working together with partners from across the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership to meet the physical and mental health needs of our citizens and communities.
In this case study, Ally explains how she is part of a team of six acute visiting service paramedics in Bury. Since June 2022, Ally and colleagues have been helping improve access to care, and relieving some of the pressure felt by GPs, by visiting patients - most of them housebound - in their own homes.
Acute visiting paramedics visit those who have been referred to the service after contacting their GP. They offer same-day appointments, using their experience managing urgent and emergency incidents to treat patients with a range of different illnesses and conditions, such as minor injuries, breathing problems and chest infections.
Watch this short video where Ally explains more about her integrated role. You can find out more about our Who's who in your GP practice campaign on our website.
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The number of people catching measles is rising in Greater Manchester
Measles is a very infectious disease - just a cough or sneeze can spread the virus to other people. It spreads easily and quickly among those who are not vaccinated, especially in nurseries and schools.
Measles can be very dangerous. One in five people with measles will go to hospital and in very rare cases people can die from the disease. People in certain at-risk groups including babies and young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immunity, are at increased risk of complications from measles.
There has been a huge multi agency response within Greater Manchester as a result of the rise in measles cases. The key focus while case rates in GM are relatively low remains on primary prevention of further cases by ensuring people are up to date with their MMR vaccination. Work is also ongoing to prevent secondary transmission and manage potential outbreaks.
Key activities include:
- the continuation of a locally commissioned service to provide MMR vaccination to primary aged children who do not have a complete MMR vaccination history. Primary schools with the highest number of incomplete vaccination histories are being prioritised. The service has now extended their offer to include staff, and also pre-school settings attached to local authority schools and Sure Start Centres (aimed at 2-3 year olds who have not had their first MMR)
- the School Aged Immunisation Services continue to improve vaccination uptake in secondary school children who do not have a complete MMR vaccination history, prioritising those with the lowest uptake
- the introduction of vaccine catch-up clinics in general practice, including evening and weekend sessions
- community pharmacies being able to offer the MMR vaccine for the first time to run catch-up sessions
- Communications activity to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of measles is ongoing.
Symptoms of measles appear 7-10 days after contact with the virus and include:
- a runny or blocked nose, sneezing and coughing
- red, sore watery eyes
- a high temperature (fever)
- a red/brown rash which is not itchy and usually appears after the first symptoms. The spots may be raised and form blotchy patches – and may be harder to see on darker skin tones
- small white spots may appear inside the cheeks and the back of lips for a few days.
More information about signs and symptoms of measles the MMR vaccination and what to do if you think you or a family member have measles is available on our website.
A toolkit with assets about measles and the MMR vaccination is also available to download on our campaigns page. Please share the information in the toolkits across your channels.
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UKHSA and NHS launch childhood immunisation campaign
UKHSA and the NHS have launched a national campaign to increase uptake of childhood immunisations amid falling rates. This campaign is targeting children aged 0-5, and highlights the serious risk childhood diseases can pose if children aren’t vaccinated.
It was initially developed as a pilot for the North West of England, with plans to expand across the country later in 2024. In response to the recent rise in measles cases in some regions, the national campaign will now run earlier - from the beginning of March until mid-April 2024. There will be a particular focus on the campaign in the North West, the West Midlands and London, where measles cases are currently highest.
The campaign theme and materials are based on feedback and insight from parents in the North West, and has been developed by UKHSA in partnership with NHS England, NHS North West, NHS Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Council. The messaging stresses the importance of vaccinations and to help parents to make informed decisions. There will be further local and regional activity, tailored to each area, during and after the campaign.
The campaign targets parents to increase vaccine uptake in children by:
- raising awareness of childhood vaccines
- increasing understanding of the need and value of vaccination, including the risks of not being vaccinated
- explaining what vaccines children need, when they need them and number of doses
- explaining how effective childhood vaccination is
Get involved
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share information about the campaign with your networks – Resources include posters, social media assets and suggested copy are available to download
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help us find case studies – We are looking for case studies of people (or their children) hospitalised as a result willing to share their experiences to encourage others to take up the vaccine offer(s). These could be for use in the press or on social media. Please contact - gmhscp.gm-campaigns@nhs.net
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£1 million National Lottery Community Fund grant will help grow opportunities for everyone in Greater Manchester to Live Well
Ambitions to support happier, healthier, and fairer communities in Greater Manchester have been given a national funding boost thanks to National Lottery players.
Live Well, Greater Manchester’s movement for community-led health and wellbeing, led by residents and community groups and supported by public services, has received more than £1 million over two years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK.
Too many people face barriers that make it harder to Live Well - such as being short of money, what’s available where you live, your ethnicity or having disability.
The National Lottery Community Fund grant will help Greater Manchester’s public services tackle these health and wellbeing inequalities. NHS, councils, voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations will work together to unblock barriers and create the conditions where:
- Everyone has opportunities to be healthy, happy and connected through a variety of activities, support and information.
- Everyone can help make their communities healthier and happier, they are being heard and making a difference.
- All communities have the resources to make change happen.
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NHS GM director of population health joins Professor Chris Whitty at University of Manchester event
Jane Pilkington our Director of Population Health joined Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for an event focusing on health inequalities.
The University of Manchester welcomed Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England on 13 February 2024 for a special event to launch their new bicentenary lecture and podcast series.
Our very own Jane Pilkington, Director of Population Health at NHS Greater Manchester, took part in the event during a panel discussion alongside Professor Whitty and other esteemed colleagues.
The topic of the event ‘health inequalities past, present and future’ was an opportunity to consider the main drivers of inequalities and disparities in health, how these have changed over time and why addressing them remains a major public health priority.
After the event, Professor Whitty was given an honorary degree by the University of Manchester in recognition of his services to public health.
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Raising awareness of cervical screening
 ‘I just came in for a cake but ended up coming out with lots of knowledge!’
Yasmin Holgeth, Health Development Co-ordinator for Withington and Old Moat (pictured left), recently organised a Cervical Screening Awareness Event in collaboration with the Ice Shack Café in Withington, as part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22-28 January). The session was all about educating people on cervical screening to enable them to make informed choices, with a specific focus on first time screeners.
Delicious free cupcakes were available as well as leaflets and Withington Practice provided tools used for screening as part of the display, so that people could see and feel them and help put their minds at ease.
Those who attended were given information about screenings and HPV, which is the virus associated with cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer, and the benefits of detecting cell changes at an early stage through screening.
Thanks to Yasmin’s hard work and this great event, six women booked their overdue cervical screening appointment, and one made an appointment for their very first screening at the age of 31.
Have your say on adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder services
We are reviewing adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services across Greater Manchester, and you are invited to have your say.
Our survey asks about experiences, thoughts, and feelings on ADHD services and provides the opportunity to share how you think they could work in the future. We want to hear from members of the public, services users and those who refer people to adult ADHD services across Greater Manchester, to understand what is important to you and your family or people you care for.
We are open to all ideas of how we can improve services, while ensuring they are affordable for the long term.
Complete the survey online – it is open until Sunday 24 March.
For more information about the review, visit the NHS Greater Manchester website.
New pilot launches to provide crisis mental health support on our rail network
Specialist police officers, railway colleagues and mental health professionals have joined forces to improve support for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
This is a 12-month pilot funded and run by Network Rail in partnership with British Transport Police, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. A senior mental health practitioner and British transport officer will jointly attend mental health crisis incidents happening anywhere on the rail network.
The practitioner will support and assess the person, before signposting or referring them to the best service for their needs, for example their local 24/7 crisis helpline, care coordinator, or GP. The aim is to ensure people experiencing a mental health crisis can access the right support, in the right place; with all community-based care options considered before A&E or a 136 admission (hospital-based place of safety).
The service will run five days a week. It mainly covers Greater Manchester, but will extend to Chorley, Warrington, Buxton, and Macclesfield.
Watch this short video of Gary Jones, regional group crime and suicide prevention manager, Network Rail, explaining more about this new service pilot.
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Time is running out to nominate your Greater Manchester health and care champions
 Nominations are currently open for the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2024 and will close on Friday 15 March 2024.
The awards are back with a bang for 2024 as we get to recognise those who regularly go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Greater Manchester.
The awards are organised by NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM), with support from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. They are the only Greater Manchester- wide awards for our whole health and care workforce, including unwaged carers and volunteers.
As well as regular favourites such as Community Champion, Learner of the Year and Rising Star, a new category has also been introduced Team of the Year, which looks to recognise the value of good teamwork across our health and care services.
The awards are open to all individuals or teams, paid or unpaid, who work in the health or care sector in Greater Manchester or through broader work to help improve the health and wellbeing of others. Nominations can be completed by colleagues or members of the public who wish to see an individual or team’s hard work recognised.
Nominations can be completed online at https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/championawards/ and must be returned by the deadline of Friday 15 March 2024.
The winners will be announced at a sponsored event in early July 2024.
NHS Galleri trial continues its tour of Greater Manchester
Over the coming weeks and months, hundreds of participants in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Wigan, Bury, Bolton, Stockport and Tameside who enrolled on the NHS-Galleri trial in 2021 will be returning to mobile clinics for their last of three appointments for the trial.
The trial involves participants giving a blood sample to help the NHS see if using the Galleri® blood test, alongside existing cancer screening, can help detect cancer early. Finding cancer early often means it is easier to treat.
Since the NHS-Galleri trial first arrived in Greater Manchester in October 2021, it has successfully enrolled over 140,000 volunteers from many different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds across England, including 20,000 from the Greater Manchester area.
Volunteers were all aged 50 to 77 years old at the point of enrolling onto the trial and had not been diagnosed or treated for cancer in the last three years.
Participants are reminded to look out for their letters inviting them to return and book their slot.
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Keep up to date with us on Facebook
We have relaunched the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Facebook page.
Our socials are a place where we share updates about our work to improve the health and wellbeing of 2.8million people living in Greater Manchester.
Please do make sure you like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter partnership pages, particularly the new Facebook page, if you don’t already:
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Advancing digital change in GM at the Digital First Academy
The Greater Manchester (GM) Digital First Primary Care team recently presented the work completed as part of the Advancing Quality Alliance Digital First Academy, in an inspirational event at Citilabs Manchester.
Over 28 digital facilitators and IT leads reported on the advancements made with digital champions, access to records, GP website improvements and NHS App projects across their localities.
These pioneers of digital change reported improvements in supporting organisations across the Primary Care Network, shared learning around involving voluntary groups to support patients and talked through best practice on how to ensure that staff feel heard.
The key themes from the data they presented showed the importance of inclusion and engagement, empowering patients and staff, and how building meaningful relationships is important to unlocking and embracing change.
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Share your thoughts: Early cancer diagnosis survey
National Voices, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, are currently researching experiences and barriers when it comes to getting tested for suspected cancer in Greater Manchester, and are looking for people who live in the area to complete their 10-minute survey. Respondents do not need to have had a past diagnosis of cancer.
With the aim of improving services in the area, National Voices will analyse the responses to understand what barriers people in Greater Manchester are experiencing to getting tested for cancer, and why some people may be experiencing them.
Respondents will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a £150 Trafford Centre gift voucher.
Complete the survey here by 1 March, or email Louis Horsley, National Voices’ research and insight manager, with any questions.
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Vision Zero Strategy
Greater Manchester (GM) is taking steps towards adopting Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate all deaths and life-changing injuries on the region’s roads by 2040.
An online survey, that launched on Monday 12 February, provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to share their personal experiences and thoughts on roads in GM.
Your views will be used to help shape the action plan for the implementation of the Vision Zero strategy for GM.
The survey will run until Sunday 10 March and will be followed by further public engagement on the Vision Zero Action Plan later in the year.
People who would prefer not to complete the survey online can request support to complete the survey in an alternative format by contacting Transport for Greater Manchester Customer Contact Centre on 0161 244 1000 or emailing saferroads.group@tfgm.com.
For more information about Vision Zero and to complete the public feedback survey please click here.
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Join the free GM Moving Conference
Join GM Moving at The Lowry in Salford, on Monday 25 March for a fun-filled day of moving and learning with people and organisations from all over the city region and country.
Colleagues and leaders from across the system, including health, education, community, voluntary and faith organisations, planning, urban design, transport, sustainability, business, physical activity and sport, are invited to re-energise and refocus.
Together, delegates will spend the day leading, learning and moving to enable active lives for all across Greater Manchester.
Find out more about the event on the GM moving website and register for your ticket.
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Have you got what it takes to brave hot coals for Bury Hospice?
Friday 22 March, 7pm (7.45pm for spectators) at Woodbank cricket club, Bury
Returning after last year’s inaugural event, the fire walk challenges you to step through embers and firmly into spring. Get fired up, feel the heat, and raise money for vital palliative and end-of-life care. You can enter as an individual, as part of a team or even as a family (minimum age is 13).
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