Josepha Reynolds
Commissioning in complexity
The complexity that public sector commissioners are working in makes for a challenging environment – and one that invites innovation.
Local government and the EU elections
My recommendations for how local government should respond to the outcomes of the election.
Mental health is forever, not just for a week
This Mental Health Awareness Week, I reflect on how to deliver the best mental health outcomes possible.
How to turbocharge the commissioning cycle
To date councils have mainly focused on managing demand at the front door through strengths-based conversations with clients. While this has an impact, the extent of it may be limited unless it is accompanied by a focus on commissioning the local market in a way which promotes independence.
Are cultural differences between health and social care affecting commissioning?
Implementation needs to be forward-facing, long term and transformational, focused on person-centred services and outcomes. Unfortunately, this is often not happening as effectively as it should – but why?
