Experience of Healthy Mind Services

Across Mid and South Essex ICS, several VCSEs are delivering Wellbeing Hubs, 18-25s, and Positive Pathways services, resulting in a fragmented approach with inconsistent service offers, poorer outcomes, and inequitable access for patients.

To address this, MSE ICB plans to re-procure these services to establish a whole-system approach that ensures consistency, equity and improved patient experience.

How are we going to do this?

• The proposed approach for the procurement of these services is a PDPS (Provider Dynamic Purchasing System) Framework.
• This method is a way the NHS buys services from different providers over time. Think of the PDPS as a list of approved providers (such as charities, community groups, or healthcare organisations) that can offer mental health services to patients.
• The goal is to select the best provider to deliver high-quality care to patients.

What Does This Mean for Patients?

• Provides an opportunity for Patient Feedback –to provide input into the development of the service specification.
• Patients Benefit from More Choices & Better Service - it encourages better quality services. This means patients can access the right support, tailored to their needs.
• Services available are more flexible, high-quality, and focused on patients’ needs.