The Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB constitution

Arrangements for public involvement

9.1.1 In line with section 14Z45(2) of the 2006 Act, the ICB has made arrangements to secure that individuals to whom services that are, or are to be, provided pursuant to arrangements made by the ICB in the exercise of its functions, and their carers and representatives, are involved (whether by being consulted or provided with information or in other ways) in: 

  1. the planning of the commissioning arrangements by the ICB
  2. the development and consideration of proposals by the ICB for changes in the commissioning arrangements where the implementation of the proposals would have an impact on the manner in which the services are delivered to the individuals (at the point when the service is received by them), or the range of health services available to them
  3. decisions of the ICB affecting the operation of the commissioning arrangements where the implementation of the decisions would (if made) have such an impact.

9.1.2 In line with section 14Z54 of the 2006 Act, the ICB has made the following arrangements to consult its population on its system plan:

  1. Please refer to paragraph 1.7.3(e)

9.1.3 The ICB has adopted the 10 principles set out by NHS England for working with people and communities:

  1. put the voices of people and communities at the centre of decision-making and governance, at every level of the ICS
  2. start engagement early when developing plans, and feed back to people and communities how it has influenced activities and decisions
  3. understand your community’s needs, experience and aspirations for health and care, using engagement to find out if change is having the desired effect
  4. build relationships with excluded groups – especially those affected by inequalities
  5. work with Healthwatch and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) as key partners
  6. provide clear and accessible public information about vision, plans and progress to build understanding and trust
  7. use community development approaches that empower people and communities, making connections to social action
  8. use co-production, insight and engagement to achieve accountable health and care services
  9. co-produce and redesign services and tackle system priorities in partnership with people and communities
  10. learn from what works and build on the assets of all partners in the ICS – networks, relationships, activity in local places.

9.1.4 In addition, the ICB has set out any further detail regarding Public Involvement in its Patient and Public Engagement Strategy, referenced at paragraph 1.7.3 (e) above

9.1.5 These principles will be used when developing and maintaining arrangements for engaging with people and communities.