How to use the toolkit
The toolkit is aimed at people who would like to develop their understanding of commissioning and build confidence before embarking on the process locally.
Below is a summary of the content for each section. This will help give you a sense of the material and where you want to begin.
Overview of commissioning
- This section provides a simple introduction to the key concepts associated with commissioning.
Commissioning approaches and associated priorities
Commissioning happens at a variety of levels and is led by different organisations.
- This section considers a number of differing approaches including local authority commissioning, locality commissioning through clinical commissioning groups and individual level commissioning know as personalisation.
- It identifies the synergy between some generic priorities within commissioning frameworks for adult social care and public health and Reading Friends activity, outcomes and evidence.
What are commissioners looking for?
This section looks at the impact commissioning is likely to have on how you plan, design and deliver Reading Friends. You will need to show clear outcomes and impact, with evidence of effectiveness, to show what you can do to address local challenges.
Planning your approach step-by-step
Engaging in commissioning requires some thinking and planning.
- This section includes practical information on who commissioners are and where you might find them, how to find out how commissioning is working in your area alongside suggestions for entry points into the process.
Summary
A short review of the key points to remember.
Glossary of common terms
This covers some of the common terms that you may come across whilst researching commissioning and in your discussions with commissioners.