Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 23
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Support ICBs to adopt multi-year contracts for VCFSE organisations delivering community mental health services.
Conclusion
The Department and NHE England should support ICBs to move away from short-term commissioning cycles to multi-year contracts for VCFSE organisations supporting the delivery of CMHS. The publication of the Strategic Commissioning Framework presents an opportunity to enable the bold action needed by ICBs to harness the value and potential of community assets and transform how service are delivered—but this must be matched by practical support and accountability to ensure the ambition is realised amid ongoing system pressures. (Recommendation, Paragraph 154)