The multispecialty community provider (MCP) emerging care model and contract framework

"This document defines what being a multispecialty community provider (MCP) means by assembling features from the 14 MCP vanguards into a common framework. In turn, the 14 will be adopting or adapting the framework for their diverse local communities, as they progress from their current status as aspirant MCPs towards full maturity."

The multispecialty community provider (MCP) emerging care model and contract framework 
NHS England
July 2016

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Realising the value of people and communities

"We intend the report to be a practical resource to support the work of commissioners, providers, communities and others seeking to find ways to empower individuals and communities in their health and care. In addition, we hope that it will help commissioners, policymakers and practitioners to understand the range of approaches available, some of the key components and their potential to improve health and wellbeing outcomes, NHS sustainability and social value."

At the heart of health: Realising the value of people and communities
S Wood, A Finnis, H Khan, J Ejbye
Nesta, The Health Foundation
February 2016

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Implementing Evidence-based Suicide Prevention Training in Communities

"Suicide prevention trainings are implemented to equip the public’s ability to intervene with those who are at-risk, but their implementation is not often monitored for quality. In this study, we propose a quality improvement model to improve trainer skill, demonstrate evidence of knowledge uptake, and document the quality of training workshop implementation."

Implementing Evidence-based Suicide Prevention Training in Communities: Implications for Quality Improvement
KC Osilla, R Ramchand, R Seelam, D Barnes-Proby, ML Gilbert 
Journal of Community Medicine and Health Education, 2015;5:371. doi:10.4172/2161-0711.1000371

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Health and Care Quality Systems in practice: A guide for local leaders

"This publication is intended as a practical guide for people who have leadership and oversight responsibility for the quality of services in their communities."

Health and Care Quality Systems in practice: A guide for local leaders
Local Government Association, Centre for Public Scrutiny, Think Local Act Personal 
September 2015

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Tackling health inequalities: the case for investment in the wider public health workforce

"In this report we look at the evidence for engaging the ‘wider workforce’ and particularly the role of health trainers and champions in supporting behaviour change within their own communities, providing peer-to-peer support from a position of understanding and common ground. The investment in them is, in light of the economic cost of treating illness, money well spent."

Tackling health inequalities: the case for investment in the wider public health workforce
Royal Society for Public Health
June 2014

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Working with communities, developing communities

"This report sets out the background and evidence for the mutual benefits that Community Development can bring for local citizens, primary care practitioners and Clinical Commissioning Groups."

Working with communities, developing communities: guidance for primary care
Royal College of General Practitioners
March 2013

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