We have responded to the consultation on proposals to put integrated care systems (ICSs) on a statutory footing in the following terms.
"The Richmond Group of Charities is pleased to have the opportunity to comment on NHS England and Improvement’s proposals for the next steps in the development of integrated care.
People living with multiple long-term conditions may be facing additional mental health difficulties during the pandemic. Calls to our member charities’ helplines strongly suggest that is the case. In our latest blog, GP Carolyn Chew-Graham, a member of the External Advisory Group for the Taskforce on Multiple Conditions, explores how behavioural activation techniques can be delivered by clinicians, practice nurses, voluntary sector practitioners and pharmacy staff via telephone and video consultations during the lockdown and beyond.
The Richmond Group of Charities is fully supporting NCVO's response to today's announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of a package of support for the voluntary sector.
NCVO, which represents charities, said today’s announcement was an important first step, though not enough to prevent good charities closing, and it would welcome a commitment from the government to review the support offered as the crisis continues.
Karl Wilding, chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, said:
Want to learn more about supporting people with multiple conditions? Watch and share our March 2020 webinar.
‘Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years On’ – response from The Richmond Group of Charities
Responding to the Institute of Health Equity’s review of health equity, commissioned by The Health Foundation to mark 10 years since the landmark Marmot Review, and published on 25 February, The Richmond Group of 14 national charities has welcomed the review’s recommendations as a route to dealing with the growing challenge of multiple health conditions.
As political parties and voters prepare to set the future course for our national health, 61 charities, umbrella bodies, communty organisations and social enterprises have come together to make a powerful joint statement about the general election and the priorities for the politicians who will be elected on 12 December. The Richmond Group of Charities is proud to take its place in this movement as we make our collective intervention.
The NHS is essential, but good health depends on much more
CQC analysis shows how people with multiple conditions fall through health and care gaps
Responding to the CQC’s annual assessment of the state of health and social care, The Richmond Group is urging the Health and Social Care Secretary to ensure the next wave of CQC local system reviews focuses on people with multiple conditions.
The Richmond Group of Charities and 17 other signatories have written to Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock, unanimously asking the Government to include a focused NHS Bill in the next Queen’s Speech.
We are delighted to announce that Liam O’Toole, Chief Executive of Versus Arthritis, will become the new Chair of the Richmond Group of Charities from September. Liam is taking over from Chris Askew, who’s two-year term in the post has come to an end.
Responding to the Chancellor’s statement this afternoon on the outcome of the public spending review, Richmond Group Director Neil Tester said:
