Agenda item - 3Ts Update

43.1    This item was introduced by Duane Passman, 3T Programme Director.

43.2    Cllr Marsh congratulated Mr Passman and his team on the success of the programme to date, but wondered whether STP plans and changes to the trust’s senior management might jeopardise progress. Mr Passman responded by saying that 3Ts is at the heart of STP planning. Changes in management should have no adverse impact on 3Ts as all local NHS leaders, including Marianne Griffiths, are fully signed-up to the programme.

43.3    Cllr Cattell added her congratulations, stating that the team’s passion for the programme was evident to see and that she was in awe at the scale of the project. Mr Passman thanked Cllr Cattell, noting that such positive comments were really meaningful to the team.

43.4    In response to a question from Caroline Ridley on the impact of 3Ts on trust recruitment, Mr Passman told members that evidence from other trusts that had undertaken similar projects was that there was a significant improvement both to recruitment and to staff morale.

43.5    In reply to a question from Cllr Deane, Mr Passman confirmed that the 3Ts plans did not include on-site bulk catering facilities. The trust does try and buy locally where it can, and there are opportunities for local providers to be involved in the on-site cafes, but with a limited amount of space to develop it was decided to prioritise clinical capacity over on-site catering.

43.6    Fran McCabe noted that Healthwatch has identified some remaining issues with signage and will meet with the trust to address these. Ms McCabe also asked how the 3Ts plans supported the development of outpatients (OPD) and Emergency Department (ED) facilities. Mr Passman responded that the intention is to provide more OPD services in the community in coming years, reducing the current reliance on the buildings at the Royal Sussex. Whilst the 3T programme does not include the ED department as such, it does cover several linked services on the ‘emergency department’ floor, delivering significantly increased capacity in these areas which will relieve some of the stress on the ED. Some of this improvement has been delivered already, with the remainder expected by 2020. The incoming trust Chief Executive brings considerable experience of running a best practice ED and will lead on future direct improvements to the ED environment at the Royal Sussex.

43.7    In response to a question from Colin Vincent on the RACOP (Rapid Access Clinic for Older People), Mr Passman confirmed that this will be retained in the redevelopment, although it will be moved from the Barry Building when this is demolished.

43.8    RESOLVED – that the report be noted.