The UK’s first Commissioner Showcase launches in Manchester

On 26th February, HC-One, the largest care provider in Greater Manchester and the North West, will be holding its inaugural Commissioner Showcase – the first of its kind – in Central Manchester to explore how we are improving care for older people in the area.
 
Commissioning partners across the North West will come together to hear about exciting examples of innovative care service developmentsthat HC-One has been pioneering in the region and discuss how to further develop these services for the benefit of older people.
 
Key talking points will be:
 
The Enhanced Care Coordinator scheme, backed by Bolton Council and NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group, which trains existing HC-One carers in aspects of care such as specialist rehabilitation, and has already seen life-changing improvements for Residents. The team will discuss how this commissioning opportunity can be rolled out further.

The Harmony Memory Care Programme with world-renowned dementia care expert, Professor Graham Stokes. He will discuss why quality of care and quality of life are of equal significance.

The digitisation of care and the successful roll out of HC-One’s digital tools across its care homes which gives Colleagues time back to care whilst increasing oversight and accountability.  
 
Speakers will include:

John Ransford CBE, HC-One’s Interim Chief Operating Officer who has over 40 years’ experience in public service, including 14 years at the Local Government Association (LGA), where he was formerly Chief Executive.

Professor Graham Stokes, world-renowned dementia care expert and HC-One’s Director of Memory Care. He has also been a representative at The G7 Global Dementia Legacy Event in Tokyo to discuss innovative care and prevention models.

Karen Johnson, HC-One’s Clinical Director and Chief Nurse, who is responsible for clinical data and reporting, along with clinical programmes such eMeds and eCare.
 
Jake Rollin, Director of Commissioned Care, said:
 
“We are very excited for HC-One’s Commissioner Showcase, the first event of its kind in the UK, which we are launching in the heart of Manchester - a great city which itself has led the way in health and social care through its landmark devolution agreement and creating the Health and Social Care Partnership.
 
“Partnership is one of HC-One’s founding values, and that truly extends to how we work with health and care Commissioners locally. Across the country we are leading the way in partnering with local Commissioners to develop new services and models of care, and to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for the Residents in our homes.
 
“Our goal is to strengthen this relationship and share best practice so that older people in the city benefit from the very best care opportunities.”