Programme Update

Monday 27th February, 1pm - 3pm, Robertson House, 152 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4TB

The Forum is focusing on prevention to align with the Health and Sport Committee's call for evidence to inform their prevention inquiry but we will also be discussing integration generally and the Committee's new call for evidence into stakeholder engagement in integration (you will find more information about this in the Integration News section below).

The forum is open to anyone with an interest in health and social care integration, and will run from 1pm - 3pm. Places are free but limited, so please book soon and remember to let us know in advance if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements.

Consultations and Redesign Activities in Partnerships

Clackmannanshire and Stirling - The Partnership consulted with stakeholders to create the first Market Position Statement for Adults in November 2016. These events have helped to inform a draft Market Position Statement which will be further consulted on during February and March 2017. For more information please contact CS.Integration@nhs.net.

East Ayrshire - The Partnership are proposing to re-provision services at Rowallan's Ward in Kirklandside Hospital, and are currently seeking views on possible options. If you would like to tell the partnership your views or ideas please contact Irene Campbell, Programme Improvement Manager on 01563 503330 or email Irene.Campbell2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.

East Lothian - The Partnership are currently refreshing their FAQs and would be really grateful to hear from you about what you would like to know. Email them your questions at ELHSCP@eastlothian.gov.uk.

Edinburgh - The Integration Joint Board are looking for an unpaid volunteer with financial expertise to sit on the Audit and Risk Committee. If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining what makes you a suitable candidate and why you wish to take on this role to Sarah Bryson at sarah.bryson@edinburgh.gov.uk / 0131 469 3887.

North Ayrshire - The Partnership are using a Participatory Budgeting approach to decide which mental health and wellbeing projects should be funded in North Ayrshire. The decision is being made by the participants at an event in Ardrossan Civic Centre on Saturday 25th February 2017. The event is from 11am - 3.30pm and is open to anyone aged 12 and over. You do not book your place in advance but need to have registered by midday on the day to be able to vote. More information. 

Integration Update

1 - information to help you connect in

The online footprint, social media presence and primary contact information for each Partnership and Third Sector Interface.

2 - Useful Documents and Strategies

Links to many of the documents and strategies developed by each Partnership and a list of the delegated functions that fall within their portfolio.

3 - Strategic Planning Groups - coming soon

Information about the strategic planning group arrangements in each area including who sits on the group(s) and where to find further information

4 - Boards - coming soon

Information about the local governance structures including their membership and where to find further information

5 - Locality Planning Groups - still in development

Locality arrangements are still in their infancy in most areas so it may be a few months before there is sufficient information on this spreadsheet to make it worth sharing with you. 

Integration News

Health and Sport Committee Call for Evidence - Integration Authorities Engagement with Stakeholders (closes Wednesday 8th March 2017)

The Health and Sport Committee recently issued a call for evidence to inform their engagement inquiry. They are seeking written evidence in relation to the following questions:-

• Any areas where the Strategic Planning Group has been enabled to create a difference?
• What involvement would you like to have in the work in localities as it progresses?
• Do you have good examples of how and where your involvement with the IAs has had an impact on decision making?
• What could be done to improve the communication from the IAs?
• What could be done to ensure greater collaboration and engagement in the decision making process of Integration Authorities?

You can find out more about the inquiry here.

We are planning to submit a response and want to include stories that illustrate strategies and approaches that have enabled the sector's involvement to help inform the Committee's thinking on what would help moving forward.

If you have a story to share please email us or call  the ALLIANCE on 0141 424 0231 and ask to speak to one of the team. 

National Health and Social Care Workforce Plan - Discussion Document

The responses to this discussion document will inform the National Health and Social Care Workforce Plan which is due to be published this Spring. It sets out the Scottish Government's ideas on workforce planning at national regional and local level and asks questions about a number of key areas including governance, workforce planning roles, workforce data and recruiting and retaining staff.

More information available here - deadline for responses 28th March.

Shona Robison Letter to Health and Sport Committee Published

Highlights in the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport's letter include: 

• An outline of the processes that are being used to evaluate the progress Health and Social Care Partnerships make
• An update on the payment of the Living Wage for Sleepovers
• An update on Procurement Best Practice, and Scottish Ministers' plan to produce a report providing an overview of procurement activity in Scotland
• Updates on progress in relation to the reform of the National Care Home Contract; and NES' progress on the development of Community Clinical Healthcare Support Workers

The letter also highlights research being undertaken by the University of Dundee and Glasgow Caledonian University into public attitudes of social care services.

Other News

Analytical Exchange Programme 2017

The Scottish Government Analytical Programme aims to provide development opportunities for analysts working in Scottish Government, as well as providing some needed support to third sector organisations. The deadline for applications to the Analytical Exchange Programme 2017 is Friday 3rd March.

Consultations and Surveys

Scottish Government

Consultation on Universal Credit (Claims and Payments) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 - A consultation on the draft regulations to implement the two priority Universal Credit (UC): flexibilities: managed payment of rent to landlords; and more frequent payments of UC - open until 13th March 2017.

National Health and Social Care Workforce Plan - this consultation aims to inform the development of the National Health and Social Care Workforce Plan to be published in Spring 2017, so that the plan can bring about improvements where they are needed both now and in the future - open until 28th March 2017.

Consultation on Guidance on Healthcare Needs in Schools - This consultation seeks views on the draft guidance on Healthcare in Schools in Scotland - open until 24th April 2017.

Useful Resources

• CHEX Briefing on Welfare Reform - The latest CHEX briefing - Putting the "well" into welfare - sums up the main changes and issues around welfare reform. It also provides a list of useful resources, both to help people affected by the cuts and to help influence the policies behind them.

• Glasgow Disability Alliance have a new website - www.gda.scot.

Events

• Declarationfest announces 2017 Programme - 2nd - 3rd March, Edinburgh. A groundbreaking festival of ideas exploring our 'right to health'. How do we ensure that right is protected for everybody in society... and how far does that right extend?

• Local Government Health & Social Care Breakfast Hustings - 28th March, 8am - 10am, Edinburgh. Marie Curie and Children's Hospice Association would like to invite you to a joint breakfast hustings meeting to discuss each party's upcoming priorities for health and social care in Scotland. 

• CHANGE - The Health and Social Care Integration Event - 30th May, Glasgow. The focus of this year's ALLIANCE Annual Conference and AGM is integration and change and how to keep people at the centre of decision making. The programme and venue will be designed around different zones reflecting many of the key themes that are important to people living with long term conditions, disabled people and unpaid carers. #change17

Contact the Team

We are keen to do anything we can to help so please get in contact if you think there is anything we can do.

You can contact us through our general enquiries email or by contacting any of the team direct:

General Enquiries: comms.coordinator@alliance-scotland.org.uk

Programme Director: jaqui.reid@alliance-scotland.org.uk

Communications Coordinator: sarah.wardrop@alliance-scotland.org.uk

Policy Support Officer: benjamin.mcelwee@alliance-scotland.org.uk

Development Officer: kerry.gilligan@alliance-scotland.org.uk

Development Officer: louise.rogers@alliance-scotland.org.uk

You can also find more information about the programme and some of our resources on our Programme website.

And keep up to date with our activities by following the project’s Twitter feed @3rdsecHSC.

About the Programme

The programme is being delivered by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) with its delivery shaped by a partnership between: The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE); the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS); Voluntary Action Scotland (VAS); and the Scottish Government.

The programme is supported by a grant from the Scottish Government.