Title: Engaging local people: A guide for local areas developing Sustainability and Transformation Plans
What does this mean for libraries?
- LKS can be an information hub on STPs for patients/carers on site, as well as connecting with public library colleagues.
- LKS staff could provide support for public consultation events with a view to identify challenges and providing information services to support these.
- Opportunities to showcase how LKS can support innovation and change, such as knowledge management skills and running simple KM events to encourage knowledge sharing, e.g randomised coffee trials and knowledge cafes
Source: NHS England
Date of publication: September 2016 (updated June 2017)
Summary of driver: This document is aimed at the teams developing Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs). Local statutory bodies are responsible for engaging and consulting on their proposals, and this document recommends a shared approach across the STP footprint. It outlines the expectations about stakeholder involvement, in particular patient and public participation. It suggests a process for engagement and highlights key principles for engagement and consultation. The document will be useful for STP communication and engagement leads and will help governance teams.
Tagged: Consultation, STPs