Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships
STPs are local responses to the NHS £30bn funding gap.
This is the difference between funds needed to maintain current NHS services, and what the Government is proposing to spend by 2020/21.
STPs outline how local savings will be made. On average, each STP area must make provision for saving around £450m by 20/21.
In order to make these savings, STPs aim to change the way care is delivered across the country.
Common themes:
- Move more care to local community and social care
- More integration of health and social care
- Review specialised services
- Prevention, proactive care and personal responsibility