Reflecting on a decade of impact: A farewell to Sussex MSK Partnership Central
As we approach the conclusion of the Sussex MSK Partnership Central (SMSKPC) service, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the extraordinary journey we’ve shared.
Over the past decade, this partnership has been more than a service – it’s been a community, a purpose, and a shared commitment to making a real difference in people’s lives.
To mark this special occasion, we’ve created a series of videos that highlight the many achievements of SMSKPC and the incredible people who’ve made it all possible. Each focuses on a key aspect of our journey, showcasing the impact and the values that have defined our partnership.
Celebrating 10 years together
Our first video takes us back to May 2024, when we celebrated ten years of SMSKPC at our annual conference. This event marked a special moment for us – a chance to look back on all that’s been achieved, and to recognise the people who’ve made it possible.
Over the past decade, it’s been our team’s commitment and shared purpose that have shaped our success, and May’s celebration was a reminder of just how much we’ve accomplished together.
Making an Impact Person to Person
This video shines a light on the tangible difference our service has made to people and our communities – it’s the personal connections that have been at the heart of everything we do.
Showcasing the positive feedback and gratitude of those who’ve benefited from our service, these stories of care and support truly bring our partnership’s impact to life.
Living Our Values
It’s the culture that has defined our service – a culture built on strong relationships, shared values, and a deep commitment to patient care. The camaraderie, teamwork, and dedication of our team highlight the connections that have shaped our partnership and made it more than just a service, but a community.
From the kindness shown in small gestures and moments of support to the collaborative efforts that have made a big difference – and the friendships formed along the way – this video is a chance to honour everyone who has contributed to delivering SMSKPC.
Each individual’s hard work, passion, and care have made this service possible.
A celebration of togetherness
As SMSKPC comes to a close, this series is our way of looking back with pride and gratitude. We’ve come so far over the last 10 years, and it’s all thanks to the incredible individuals hard work, passion, and care have made our service possible. Together, we’ve built something truly special.
We hope our work inspires others to see the power of community, the importance of shared purpose, and the enduring impact of truly personalised care.
Thank you to everyone involved in being part of this incredible story.
Stay tuned as we celebrate this final chapter of the Sussex MSK Partnership Central journey and say hello to MSK Health.
SMSKP ten year timeline
Journey through our memorable moments and key innovations from the past ten years to find out more about the development and transformation of SMSKP.
2014
Partnership forms
Here created a delivery partnership with Sussex Community Foundation Trust as prime contract holder for MSK
Collaboration
Drawing on strengths of expertise from across the system. Building networks across primary, secondary care the voluntary sector
Culture
Bringing teams together to create their own shared values – together we strive for human and unhurried care.
2015
We were the first organisation to recruit a Patient Director, putting the lived experience voice front and centre of the service. This has now evolved into our Health Builders Programme.
Personalisation
As one of the first services to create Personalised Care Leads we can evidence that seeing truly personalised care leads to better outcomes, better use of resources and saves the health system money
2016
Started addressing letters to patients rather than clinicians to ensure information is understandable, jargon free and supporting the “no decision about me, without me” approach
2018
Reached 7% reduction in referrals to secondary care, whilst ensuring quick access times within the community and supporting people to self manage
Quality
Safe, high standard care for patients is enshrined in all we do. We deliver at scale, a complex service, over 10 locations alongside over 200 colleagues
2019
Rated CQC outstanding
Won HSJ Partnership award
2020 - 2021
Proactively redirected MSK resource to support the urgent and non-elective COVID-19 response
2022
Publish The CASE For Change, Creating and Sustaining Excellence in MSK Care
2023
Data
Our decisions are data led. Using our award winning suite of data analytics for optimal resource management and meaningful future planning
Community
We work alongside communities, using our data systems to find underserved groups, we proactively seek to understand how we can meet their needs
Co-creation
Our network of paid and volunteer Health Builders – people with lived experience – work with us at every level of our governance structure and in service design and delivery
Vision
We see a future where community powered, personalised MSK care is standard, where seeing the whole person means we provide human and unhurried care for everyone and by doing so, facilitate better outcomes for patients, staff and our community