ENGAGE&INSPIRE

The newsletter of the Third Sector Health & Social Care Support Team

Programme Update

We are still working to finalise our scoping report and because of annual leave do not expect to be able to share this until early September - please accept our apologies! 

We have already pulled out what you told us we should be prioritising and have used this to create a high level work plan so that we can begin progressing the implementation work. Given the evolving nature of the landscape this is, however, only a starter for ten, so have a look and let us know if you think that something else needs added.

We are also planning to run an initial learning set at Stirling Court Hotel (previously known as Sirling Management Centre) on 13th October. We are still finalising the programme but it will provide bite-sized training sessions on some of the key topic areas you identified during the scoping exercise. Places are limited so sign up now if you want to be sure to secure a place.

Integration Update

Check out our Integration Arrangements Spreadsheet for up-to-date information about the integration arrangements across Scotland.

Consultations and Redesign Activities in Partnership Areas

Glasgow City - The IJB have launched a consultation on their Participation and Engagement Strategy. The Strategy outlines the principles and approach that they will take to engaging with individuals, groups and communities when undertaking service planning and service development  activities. The consultation information includes a copy of the strategy; slides illustrating the different engagement structures they are proposing to use; and a link to an online survey and response form so that you can submit your thoughts and comments. The consultation runs until Friday 16th September.

News

Shared Ambition for Social Care in Scotland

Individuals and organisations across Scotland have published A Shared Ambition for Social Care, aiming for the delivery of a sustainable, human rights-based approach to social care. This can be found on the ALLIANCE website, alongside an easy read version.

NHS Forth Valley Healthcare Strategy 2016-2021

NHS Forth Valley have launched 'Shaping the Future', their Healthcare Strategy for 2016-2021.

Partners in Policymaking

The next round of the Partners in Policymaking programme, hosted by In Control Scotland, will be taking place between September 2016 and May 2017. It is an internationally acclaimed leadership course that supports parents of disabled children under 18 years of age, together with self-advocates, to experience, learn and develop the skills, knowledge and expertise to influence policy, service design and practice at a local and national level for the benefit of all. 

There are 40 places available on the programme and the closing date for applications is 22nd August 2016. More information.

Access to Elected Office Fund

The Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland has been set up to offer financial assistance to disabled people who are seeking selection or who have already been selected to stand in the 2017 Scottish Local Authority Elections. The fund is available to pay for practical support that can enable disabled people to fully participate in the process, covering 'reasonable adjustments' that level the playing field between a disabled and non-disabled candidate only. The fund is now open for enquiries and will run until May 2017.

Supreme Court Ruling

Following the Supreme Court Ruling on the Named Person service, Colin Young, Senior Policy & Outcomes Officer, has issued a statement based on his own personal experience. The Information Commissioner's Office have also issued a statement.

Consultations and Surveys

Mental Health

The Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee would like to hear views on mental health services, support and strategy as part of its first call for evidence of the new Parliamentary session - until 17th August.

The Scottish Government has now published a paper, which reflects what has been heard and considered so far in relation to the new 10 year mental health strategy and is seeking responses - until 16 September.

A consultation for implementation of certain sections of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) 2015 and associated regulations - open until 17th October.

NHS

NHS Lanarkshire have launched a consultation on their new healthcare strategy, 'Achieivng Excellence'. The consulation will be open until 1st November.

NHS Fife have launched a 12 week consultation on their clinical strategy. The Clinical Strategy is NHS Fife’s vision for the next five years and beyond.​

Children and Young People

SSSC have launched a consultation on the Standard of Foster Care, and are seeking the views of everyone involved in providing and supporting foster care services - open until 15th August.

ScotPHO is conducting a review of the Children and Young People's Profile to provide a balanced set of indicators relating to the health, wellbeing, and broader social determinants, of children and young people - open until 24th August.

The Scottish Government have launched a consultation for the Child Poverty Bill. The Bill, to be introduced next year, will build on existing work and form part of the overall approach to tackling poverty and inequality in Scotland - open until 30th September.

Social Security / Welfare Reform 

A consultation on social security in Scotland (summarised version), which is seeking views on the benefits being devolved, and is the first step towards the creation of the Scottish Government's own social security system - open until 28th October.

Housing

There is a consultation on the Review of the Scottish Social Housing Charter is seeking views to assist in the development of an updated version of the Charter to commence from 1st April 2017 ​- open until 24th August.