Our commissioning approach for adults, children and families in Gateshead - commissioning priorities 2024-2025

There are many gaps or frailties in the provision for this population locally which reflect a much wider national position. Whilst the population overall is of manageable size, in practice, needs separate into fairly small cohorts of people requiring different service types, including nursing, supported living, residential, community support and crisis response. Small numbers undermine the cost modelling and viability of some types of service locally, prompting the need for innovation or regional collaboration. There are opportunities for joint investment with the ICB, utilising CHC and s117 funding.