Systems Change
What is Systems Change?
Systems Change is an intentional (or unintentional) process to alter the status quo and bring about lasting change by altering the underlying structures and supporting mechanisms which make the system operate in a particular way. It focuses on changes in people, organisations, policies, processes, cultures, beliefs and environments.
The concepts and language may be new to some but acting systemically is something many in the social sector already do.
There is no single, correct way to do systems change.
The Changing Futures Sussex working
definition of system change
System change is a continuous, collaborative response to the changing needs of people that need and use services. It involves changes in the people, processes, organisations, beliefs and cultures that make up the system. It is important because without it, people die early of preventable deaths.
Our goals for system change were grouped into six workstreams:
Hover over each of the links below to read more about each workstream or download them HERE
Longer Term Impacts
Measurably improving the lives and life chances of the CF cohort in the domains of housing, physical health, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and criminal justice involvement, reduced need for safeguarding interventions, improved engagement with services for all who experience MCN.
Individual
Service
Services operate a ‘no wrong door’ and better coordinated support to stabilise and then improve outcomes for local cohorts of adults experiencing multiple disadvantages therefore reducing demand on ‘reactive’ services.
System
Effective multi-agency partnerships, strong governance and better use of data shapes future commissioning. Common system goals agreed to improve responses for those experiencing multiple disadvantage and deliver better value for money.
