The document outlines a 7-step framework for joint working between the NHS, academia, voluntary sectors, social care, and industry for the benefit of patients. The framework involves identifying a common goal, determining if resources can be pooled, investments made, agreements put in place, commitments to delivery, transparency of agreements, returns on investment measured, and tracking outcomes. An example is provided of applying this framework through the Greater Manchester Care and Support Network.

1. Joint Working
The “7 Step Framework”
Kevin Blakemore, National NHS Partnership Manager |ABPI

2. Our common goal
Win:Win:Win:Win:Win
Public
NHS
Academia
Voluntary
Sector
Industry
Social
Care

3. Quick Start Guide – May 2012

4. Flow Chart

5. Promotion Joint
Working
MEGS Sponsorship
For patient benefit
Yes Yes Yes Yes
NHS/Pharma company pool resources
X Yes X X
Pharma company investment
Yes Yes Yes Yes
NHS investment
X Yes X O
Detailed agreement in place
X Yes X X
Shared commitment to successful
delivery
X Yes Yes Yes
Details of the agreement are made
public
X Yes O X
Prospective ROI Yes Yes X X
Outcomes must be measured
X Yes O X

6. Joint Working
Experience from Greater
Manchester C&S Network
Amanda Schofield, Quality Improvement Lead | Greater Manchester,
Lancashire & South Cumbria Strategic Clinical Network and Senate