Meeting the public health needs of the armed forces

This resource has been developed for local authorities, local Defence Medical Services (DMS) and those supporting the health needs of the armed forces community in England to help support and strengthen local relationships to meet the public health needs of armed forces populations.

Meeting the public health needs of the armed forces: A resource for local authorities and health professionals
Local Government Association
July 2017

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Co-production in practice

"The low uptake of telecare and telehealth services by older people may be explained by the limited involvement of users in the design."

Co-production in practice: how people with assisted living needs can help design and evolve technologies and services
J Wherton, P Sugarhood, R Procter, S Hinder, T Greenhalgh
Implementation Science, 2015, 10:75

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How to commission better mental health and wellbeing services

"Partnerships with relevant third sector organisations are critical to help commissioners reach young people."

Right Here:  How to commission better mental health and wellbeing services for young people
Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Mental Health Foundation
2014

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Click here to read a summary from The Commissioning Elf.

Role of the voluntary sector in providing commissioning support

"There are some areas of commissioning support where the voluntary sector offers particular expertise, including needs-assessments, business intelligence, service re-design, and public and patient engagement."

Role of the voluntary sector in providing commissioning support
H Holders
Nuffield Trust
November 2013

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Read a summary from the Commissioning Elf here.

Operating principles for joint strategic needs assessments and joint health and wellbeing strategies

"JSNAs and JHWSs are not ends in themselves, but a means to identify the priorities for commissioning to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce health inequalities."

Operating principles for joint strategic needs assessments (JSNA) and joint health and wellbeing (JHWS) strategies
NHS Confederation
November 2012

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