Agenda item

The Board considered a report which provided an update on the Outcomes Framework being developed for the Health and Wellbeing Board.  It was noted that the Outcomes Framework, once agreed, would allow the Board to drive delivery and be sighted on the key outcomes and indicators identified as important for the Board.

In presenting the report, Allan Wiltshire explained that there were two assumptions that could be made in linking this Board’s outcomes to other frameworks.  Firstly, that the starting well age categorisation would be delivered by the Children and Young People’s plan outcomes framework, to be monitored by the Children and Families Executive Board.  Secondly, the Indicators that were currently in the Doncaster Growing Together outcomes framework would need to be monitored by the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Members noted that a set of statements had been devised for each section of the matrix to be clear about what the Board was trying to achieve in each matrix cell i.e. what was important in the Prevention category and in the Ageing Well life course category.  These statements described what each cell of the matrix meant to Doncaster residents as well as outcomes that would demonstrate success.  Appendix A to the report listed these statements for the Board’s endorsement.  Appendix B to the report gave an example of how the reporting against key indicators against each cell of the matrix might look, as well as showing the range of indicators that would be used.  It was noted that there would be a clear scheduling of reports back to this Board to aid monitoring of the outcomes throughout the year.  The Board was being asked to endorse the framework proposals prior to receiving a more detailed report at its meeting in March.

In answer to a question, Allan Wiltshire explained the reason why there was no assessment against the benchmarks in relation to some of the indicators in the matrix, and pointed out that, over time, it was hoped that these gaps would be filled as more data was collected. 

During subsequent discussion, Members made various observations/comments on the proposed Outcomes Framework, including the following:-

·       It was felt that it would be useful if the matrix could also show details of trends upwards or downwards, perhaps by using arrows against each indicator;

·       While it was acknowledged that there was a need for benchmarking, it was also vital that the quality of services provided for the people of Doncaster was considered at all times;

·       With regard to the case for using local performance data as opposed to national data, it was acknowledged that the main benefit of using national benchmarks was that it allowed a more consistent approach in measuring against the performance indicators.  It was noted that in instances where performance against a particular indicator looked awry, there would be the option of drilling down to more local data and compare this against the national picture;

·       Arising from discussion on the need to make connections and ensure that the HWB made links to other outcomes frameworks, it was agreed to add to the Board’s Forward Plan the following items for consideration at future meetings:

·                 annual update from the Children and Families Executive Board on progress with the Children and Young People’s Plan outcomes; and

·                 information report on the performance measures being developed for the Doncaster Accountable Care Partnership.

It was then

                  RESOLVED:-

(1)        To endorse the proposed Health and Wellbeing Board Outcomes Framework 2018-21 outlined in the paper;

(2)        That the following items be added to the Board’s Forward Plan for consideration at future meetings:-

·         annual update from the Children and Families Executive Board on progress with the Children and Young People’s Plan outcomes; and

·         information report on the performance measures being developed for the Doncaster Accountable Care Partnership.