TY - JOUR
AU - C. Phillips
A1 - 
AB - INTRODUCTION: Within the UK, NHS England has outlined the integral role of third sector organisations as a strategic partner in integrated care systems. This study sought to explore the embedding of a 'new relationship' in the co-design and delivery of 'local' services. METHODS: Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted within a local authority area in England, with leaders from both the statutory and third sector. Interviews were analysed using framework analysis. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION: Findings suggest there is a need to go beyond the rhetoric in embedding a 'new relationship' with the third sector. More needs to be done to change the narrative as to how the third sector is perceived, for sectoral stereotypes to be dispelled, to move beyond tokenistic engagement and focus on how improving health can be tackled together. Whilst place-based forms of governance will differ, a greater understanding by the statutory sector of 'local' organisational and individual dynamics, capabilities and perspectives is paramount. CONCLUSION: The study concludes that policy narratives are not underpinned with institutional structures and mechanisms. Without a concerted effort and commitment to meaningful engagement, there is a risk that third sector goodwill dissipates in the face of the latest iteration of policy rhetoric.
AD - Somerset Council and NHS Somerset ICB, UK.
AN - 40585320
BT - Int J Integr Care
C5 - Education & Workforce
CP - 2
DA - Apr-Jun
DO - 10.5334/ijic.8989
DP - NLM
ET - 20250627
IS - 2
JF - Int J Integr Care
LA - eng
N2 - INTRODUCTION: Within the UK, NHS England has outlined the integral role of third sector organisations as a strategic partner in integrated care systems. This study sought to explore the embedding of a 'new relationship' in the co-design and delivery of 'local' services. METHODS: Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted within a local authority area in England, with leaders from both the statutory and third sector. Interviews were analysed using framework analysis. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION: Findings suggest there is a need to go beyond the rhetoric in embedding a 'new relationship' with the third sector. More needs to be done to change the narrative as to how the third sector is perceived, for sectoral stereotypes to be dispelled, to move beyond tokenistic engagement and focus on how improving health can be tackled together. Whilst place-based forms of governance will differ, a greater understanding by the statutory sector of 'local' organisational and individual dynamics, capabilities and perspectives is paramount. CONCLUSION: The study concludes that policy narratives are not underpinned with institutional structures and mechanisms. Without a concerted effort and commitment to meaningful engagement, there is a risk that third sector goodwill dissipates in the face of the latest iteration of policy rhetoric.
PY - 2025
SN - 1568-4156 (Print)
SP - 20
ST - Rhetoric Versus Reality - Embedding a New Relationship Within Integrated Care Systems for Third Sector Organisations
T1 - Rhetoric Versus Reality - Embedding a New Relationship Within Integrated Care Systems for Third Sector Organisations
T2 - Int J Integr Care
TI - Rhetoric Versus Reality - Embedding a New Relationship Within Integrated Care Systems for Third Sector Organisations
U1 - Education & Workforce
U3 - 10.5334/ijic.8989
VL - 25
VO - 1568-4156 (Print)
Y1 - 2025
ER -