Presentations or Briefings from Manx Care to the DHSC
Authority [[department-of-health-and-social-care
Date received 2025-03-31
Outcome Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date 2025-06-05
Topic [[social-care-welfare

Summary

The request sought presentations and briefings between Manx Care and the DHSC from January to February 2025, resulting in the disclosure of documents detailing the 2025-26 Mandate and Operating Plan, though some information was withheld under exemptions.

Key Facts

  • The DHSC and Manx Care held Board to Board Roundtables on 8th and 14th January 2025 to discuss the 2025-26 Operating Plan.
  • Key priorities for 2025-26 include fully integrated health services, early intervention, and maintaining spending within a £357m financial envelope.
  • Manx Care is tasked with reconfiguring service delivery to drive efficiency, including slowing elective activity and exploring alternative care models.
  • Challenges identified in the planning process include governance autonomy, data availability, workforce culture, and statutory compliance timelines.
  • The final Operating Plan was targeted for completion in the week commencing 20th January 2025, with operational delivery ready for 1st April.

Data Disclosed

  • 1st January 2025
  • 1st February 2025
  • 8th January 2025
  • 14th January 2025
  • 20th January 2025
  • 1st April
  • £357m
  • 2025-26
  • 58 pages
  • 4 documents

Original Request

Please provide copies of any presentations or documents used at briefings between Manx Care and the DHSC - from the 1st January 2025 to the 1st February 2025