Joint commissioning for children and young people
Commissioning
Commissioning is the process of understanding the needs of a group and using resources to meet those needs through the planning and buying of services.
Joint commissioning is where this is done in partnership, working together to plan and buy services in a better and more joined up way.
All commissioning follows an improvement cycle, where sustainability and value for money should be considered. Those for whom services are being commissioning will be at the centre.
- Population needs data is used to get an understanding of the population and their needs
- The views and voices of those who will be supported by the service is sought.
- Action plans are put in place.
- Changes are implemented and reviewed.
Within the Joint Commissioning Improvement Cycle, a joint understanding across all partners is formed and solutions developed.