This paper by NHS GM updates Chief Officers on the challenges facing the VCFSE sector and its future sustainability.
It proposes adopting clear commissioning principles to address these challenges and outlines a forward strategy beyond the current 5-year Accord.
In its final year, the Accord will prioritise sector resilience by diversifying income, tackling contracting issues, strengthening the sector’s voice in strategy, building support infrastructure, and improving intelligence-sharing.
The proposed direction builds on the last five years, aiming for deeper collaboration between NHS GM, GMCA and the VCFSE sector, positioning Greater Manchester as a trailblazer in partnership working.