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9 - Annual Delivery Plan 2022-23

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Annual Delivery Plan 
April 2022 - March 2023

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction                                                                                                        4 
2.0 Workforce                                                                                                          5 
2.1 Recruitment and Retention of Our Health and Social Care Workforce 
2.2 Staff Wellbeing 
3.0 Recovery and Protection of Planned Care                                                        6 
3.1 Funding 
3.2 Planned Care Recovery 
3.3 Outpatients 
3.4 Inpatients and Daycases 
3.5 Diagnostics 
3.5.1 Endoscopy 
3.5.2 Medical Imaging 
3.6 Cancer 
3.7 National Treatment Centre 
4.0 Stabilising and Improving Urgent & Unscheduled Care                                   11 
4.1 Primary Care 
4.2 Redesign of Urgent Care 
4.3 Unscheduled Care 
4.4 Mental Health and Wellbeing 
4.5 Tackling Health Inequalities
5.0 Supporting and Improving Social Care                                                            16
6.0 Sustainability and Value                                                                                  17 
6.1 Cash Releasing Efficiency Savings 
6.2 Covid-19 Costs in 2022/23

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1.0 Introduction  
The Annual Delivery Plan (ADP) has been prepared collaboratively with our partners,
to provide Scottish Government with confirmation that we have plans in place to
demonstrate how our health and care system will stabilise and improve as we recover
from the Covid-19 pandemic.  It will focus on a set of priorities for 2022/23 to enable
our system and workforce to recover from the incredible pressure experienced over
the past two years, whilst we start to take forward improvement work that will
strengthen our services for any future Covid-19 waves and the demands of winter.  
Building on the previous two year’s Remobilisation Plans, the ADP sets out our key
priorities for 2022/23 as we seek to build back stronger as part of medium to longer
term recovery and stabilisation. 
This plan sits alongside our 10 year strategic ambition, Caring for Ayrshire, which is
our whole system health and care redesign and reform ambition. The Caring for
Ayrshire vision will deliver care as close to home as possible, supported by a network
of community services with safe, effective and timely access to high quality specialist
services for those whose needs cannot be met in the community. Partnership working
with local communities, third sector, voluntary and independent organisations will be
essential in delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time for people in
Ayrshire and Arran. 
NHS Ayrshire and Arran Realistic Medicine priorities aim to embed Realistic Medicine
and it’s principles in to the redesign of Caring for Ayrshire. We want it to become
second nature within Ayrshire and Arran to support people using healthcare services,
and their families, to feel empowered to discuss their treatment. That is why the
promotion of shared decision making is high on NHS Ayrshire and Arran Realistic
Medicine Team’s agenda. We strive to facilitate a move away from the “clinician knows
best” culture and encourage the professional and the patient to have more meaningful
discussions about the treatment options available as well as their risks and
benefits.  This move requires a strong Realistic Medicine Network.  We have
established and are continuing to grow our network of Realistic Medicine champions
to help us spread the message and to gain feedback from them also.  We will continue
to develop our local Realistic Medicine Network by encouraging Champions to join us
from each department and by embedding education around Realistic Medicine into
training junior clinical staff when they join the board. 
This plan closely aligns with the NHS Recovery Plan 2021/26 and offers opportunities
with regard to the proposed National Care Service to ensure right care in the right
place at the right time by the right person. 
Detailed actions for the recovery and stabilisation of our services are included in
Delivery Plan Appendix 2 and align with our four agreed Organisational Priorities for
2022/23:
• Right Sizing the Bed Footprint 
To deliver safe, effective and quality care within agreed funded footprint

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• Right Sizing the Workforce 
Aligned to the right sizing of the acute bed footprint 
• Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and Records Management 
Digital Services activities contributing to the EPR and Records Management
Programme 
• Distributed Working and Estate Rationalisation
Right-sizing the estate through rationalisation of non-acute support
accommodation in line with new Distributed Working Policy 
2.0 Workforce 
The deliverables set out in the Annual Delivery plan mirror those that are included
within the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Workforce Plan.  This plan, when taken in
conjunction with the three Health & Social Care Partnership Workforce Plans, provides
a composite health and social care economy view for Ayrshire.  This narrative sets an
overview of what is articulated within the NHS Ayrshire and Arran workforce plan. 
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a pre-existing People Strategy which directly informs our
Workforce Plan and is thematically built around four pillars – Attract, Retain, Develop,
Support.  These local pillars effectively encompass the thematic content and intent of
the five pillars detailed within the National Health & Social Care Workforce Strategy
and reflect the direct read across between our People Strategy and Workforce Plan. 
2.1 Recruitment and Retention of Our Health and Social Care Workforce  
A key workforce issue relates to the supply and capacity of our registrant workforce. 
As set out in our Workforce Plan the Board has a corporate risk relating to this issue
and our actions thematically aligned to our four pillars all materially contribute to
ongoing efforts to mitigate and control the level of risk associated with this. 
Fundamentally, in common with other Boards we have a perfect storm of wicked
problems – latent and emerging vacancies with associated national supply limitations;
increased demand for clinical registrants from all health providers both regionally and
at wider Scottish, UK and indeed international contexts;  having additional beds on our
Acute sites in excess of baseline bed complement due to demand and flow
requirements; and the residual ongoing impact of both Covid-19 and Non-Covid
sickness absence materially impacting upon workforce capacity. 
Against this challenging operating backdrop, as a system, we recognise the need to
stabilise and reset post pandemic in order to provide a strong foundation on which to
base our strategic service reform agenda articulated by Caring for Ayrshire.  In the
context of our workforce this, as a basic principle, means we need to right size our
workforce in year and forward plan in terms of sustained delivery, and encompasses:

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• Reducing our reliance on high cost supplemental staffing solutions in medical
and nursing job families;
• Transitioning staff aligned with unfunded beds into funded roles as we right size
our bed complement;
• Recommencing our routine application of nursing and midwifery workforce and
workload planning tools; and
• Supporting our staff health and wellbeing to improve our unplanned absence
rates, and encouraging wider access and uptake of wellbeing services that
have successfully been deployed during the pandemic. 
Successful delivery of these stabilising actions are essential as we seek to progress
wider innovation in terms of longer term workforce supply and capacity, namely using
international recruitment as a lever, development of complementary clinical roles –
including Medical Associate Professions (MAPs) roles but also our advanced practice
roles, consideration of skill mix e.g. Band 4 nursing roles, and implementing our
Employability Strategy which will directly support those from disadvantaged
backgrounds and far from the workplace and strengthen our role as an Anchor
Institution and contribute to community wealth building.   
All of these actions materially contribute to ensuring the ‘best care every time’ which
ergo can only be achieved by ensuring the quality of our staff experience is high and
we are able to attract and retain staff. 
2.2 Staff Wellbeing 
We are committed to valuing, supporting and retaining our current workforce, as such
we are embedding our current Staff Wellbeing Programme through this next stabilising
stage and into the winter period, encouraging staff to take time to rest and recover and
to access the local and national resources that are available. 
We have made capital investment in creating three Staff Wellbeing Hubs, at our Acute
sites and on the Ayrshire Central Hospital Site, and these were delivered over the
summer / early autumn.  During 2022/23 we will commence work in developing a
Health & Social Care Wellbeing programme and this will be underpinned by a staff
wellbeing needs assessment.  We have organisationally communicated the
importance of all staff utilising their annual leave entitlement for rest and recuperation
at regular intervals throughout the year. 
3.0 Recovery and Protection of Planned Care 
Planned care recovery is being approached through a process of Protect, Stabilise
and Recover. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted not only in significant backlogs of
patients awaiting assessment and treatment, but also a number of practical constraints
which are restricting our ability to return to pre-pandemic levels. All services are now
re-mobilised and are working towards the targets set out in the National Clinical
Prioritisation Framework.

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On 6 July, the Cabinet Secretary announced a set of ambitious targets aimed at
addressing the long waiting times that have arisen during the pandemic. The targets
are to eliminate:  
• two year waits for outpatients in most specialities by the end of August 2022;
• 18 month waits for outpatients in most specialities by the end of December 2022;
• one year waits for outpatients in most specialities by the end of March 2023;
• two year waits for inpatient/day cases in most specialities by September 2022;
• 18 month waits for inpatient/day cases in most specialities by September 2023;
and
• one year for inpatient/day cases in most specialities by September 2024 
We are working closely with the new National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) and
Centre for Sustainable Delivery (CfSD) developing a targeted action plan which will
look to deliver the new targets, including opportunities for insourcing, outsourcing and
accelerating planned improvements. Insourcing is in place for Neurology, Dermatology,
Respiratory Medicine and Ophthalmology, and is being explored for gastroenterology and
ENT/Audiology. Outsourcing is currently being explored for ENT.
In addition, to reduce backlogs of care specifically longest waiting patients the NHS
will work together through the provision of mutual aid, and that will mean some patients
will be offered appointments out with their local health board area to provide treatment
more quickly – for example the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital or at
National Treatment Centres as they become operational over the next year. 
3.1 Funding 
The Scottish Government have recently provided clarity regarding the financial
allocation process, to support NHS Board plans to deliver planned care and
specifically reduce the number of long waiting patients.  NHS Ayrshire and Arran have
submitted plans setting out the impact on long waiting patients by specialty and the
overall cost and await confirmation of funding allocation. It is expected that activity will
increase as new initiatives are embedded. However, it should be noted that this will
fund many existing initiatives which have repeatedly been funded non-recurringly and
are already incorporated into existing activity. 
May require further input once confirmation of funding received. 
3.2 Planned Care Recovery 
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are working through the updated National Clinical
Prioritisation Framework to guide clinical prioritisation, with the revised guidance being
fully implemented by 31 August 2022. This guidance supports a change in prioritisation
to include how long a patient has already waited as one of the factors influencing the
relative priority for each patient.  We will initiate this process firstly in those services
where this re-prioritisation can be absorbed with least impact on other clinically urgent
pathways, whilst we continue to pursue other options to create additional routine

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capacity in other more challenged specialties.  We will also use information on the
volume of long waiting patients in each specialty to inform decisions on the allocation
of operating theatre capacity. 
As we make progress towards tackling long waits, a number of service changes
designed to support and protect service provision through the pandemic have already
been implemented. These include the reconfiguration of trauma and elective
orthopaedics onto separate hospital sites, relocation of day case chemotherapy and
outpatient breast cancer clinics services to a non-acute site and focussing of Covid-
19 critical care on one site. In addition, we increased the use of Digital technologies,
including the use of NHS NearMe, video calls and telephone consultations to allow
appointments to continue to be provided during the pandemic. The learning from this
change in working practice, in particular, telephone consultations, has been accepted
as good practice across many specialties and will continue to be embedded to provide
an alternative to 'face to face' consultations, where appropriate. 
Other potential service changes to some of our surgical specialties which would further
separate emergency and elective care, are being considered. However further
understanding of capacity and impact is required and we are working on a series of
recovery modelling scenarios with our colleagues at Cap Gemini to develop a resource
modelling tool. We anticipate that this resourcing tool, when used in conjunction with
the Regional Planned Care Modelling Tool, will allow us to better plan the allocation
of beds, operating theatres and other resources. It should be noted that although this
work continues to progress, the Cap Gemini tool still requires some work before it will
be ready to deliver this. Meanwhile, there will be a close focus on utilisation of capacity
and redesign opportunities in order to maximise activity. 
Working alongside the NECU to support and plan further remobilisation, whilst
refocusing our current activity to urgent and long waits: 
NHSScotland Approach to
Delivery
NHS Ayrshire and Arran Actions
Working across
boundaries - regionally
and nationally
We are working actively with other Health Boards and NECU
to access mutual aid, in particular around Neurology, General
Surgery and Urology. Further options are being explored for
Trauma and Orthopaedics and Gastroenterology
Maximising theatres
sessions and evening and
weekends
We are focussing significant attention on maximising theatre
utilisation, and have demonstrated good improvement in this
regard since June 2022.  We are seeking additional capacity
by opening evening and weekend sessions where possible,
although this is limited by staff availability. 
Adopting robust waiting
list validation
We are undertaking robust waiting list validation for both
outpatients and inpatients/daycases and have put in place
some additional administrative resource to support this. As a
minimum we are following a 2-stage validation process, and
where clinical capacity allows we are adopting 3-stage clinical
validation of waiting lists. 
Accelerating high impact
changes such as ACRT
and PIR
ACRT and PIR are implemented in some specialties, and
further roll out as part of our Bringing it Together programme
continues to be a priority.  We are monitoring this in

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conjunction with CfSD colleagues using a HEAT map
approach
Accelerating roll out of
national initiatives such as
the NECU 
We are working closely with NECU to maximise opportunities
to benefit from national approaches, including clinical
validation support
Increasing activity to pre-
Covid levels by March
2023  
We monitor activity against pre-Covid levels on a continual
basis, and are progressively implementing initiatives to
increase this.  As at July 2022 the current re-mobilisation
rates are : 
Outpatients : 74%
Inpatients and Daycases : 68%
Endoscopy : 68% 
We are exploring further opportunities to work to achieving
pre-Covid levels by March 2023, including the potential
acquisition of mobile theatre units (staffed) 
3.3 Outpatients 
Outpatient activity has remobilised to 74% as at July 2022 of pre Covid activity
levels. The table below details expected remobilisation by end of March 2023. 
Access Plan Target 22/23 July Activity as % pre-Covid-19
Outpatients 93% 74% 
Sustained high referral rates in some areas still pose some challenges to reducing
overall waiting lists. Workforce capacity is a significant contributing factor with a high
level of vacancies existing as referred to in the 3 year Workforce Plan.  Additional
actions across most specialities which will contribute further improvement in 2022/23
include: 
• Outpatient redesign through the Bringing it Together programme and
implementation of High Impact Changes such as ACRT;
• The reinstatement of an outpatient clinic suite which had been re-purposed
during the earlier pandemic waves; and
• Expansion of 3-Stage waiting list validation 
3.4 Inpatients and Daycases 
Inpatient and Daycase activity has remobilised to 68% as at July 2022 of pre Covid
activity. The table below details expected remobilisation by end of March 2023. 
Access Plan Target 22/23 July Activity as % pre-Covid-19
Elective Surgery 75% 68%

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The challenge to achieving the waiting time targets for Inpatient and Daycase is multi-
faceted and relates to workforce capacity with a high level of vacancies existing as
referred to in the 3 year Workforce Plan and constraint on access to recovery space. 
The day surgery recovery area at University Hospital Crosshouse, continues to be re-
provisioned for use by Critical Care Service. The use of this space, and other
alternative options to address this are under review along with the progression of
recruitment to vacancies.  Additional actions across most specialities which will
contribute further improvement in 2022/23 include: 
• Maximise operating theatre productivity - NTIG Theatre utilisation data (April –
June 2022) indicates an average overall theatre utilisation of 89.5% for this
period which is close to the Scottish average but affords room for further
improved utilisation as we work towards a local target of 95%; 
• Weekly theatre utilisation meetings are giving further focus and scrutiny through
a new Theatre Utilisation and Governance group;
• Maximising Daycase rates as part of the CfSD improvement work and HEAT
map monitoring. Daycase rate in June 2022 is reported as 96.7% against a
target of 96.4%, demonstrating a high BADS performance during the
remobilisation process;  
• Review approach to ensuring that surgical procedures planned are in line with
the Effective and Quality Interventions Pathways guidance (EQuIP);
• Additional operating theatre sessions run as ‘Super-Saturdays’ or similar will be
targeted at the longest waiting patients;
• Embed a clinical validation step into the current administration validation
process; and
• Trial a prehabilitation screening approach for the longest waiting patients and
we expect this to complement waiting list validation processes. 
3.5 Diagnostic 
3.5.1 Endoscopy 
To reduce the number of patients waiting for an Endoscopy, a 4th Endoscopy Room at
University Hospital Ayr will be created by the end of 2022. In addition, the following
developments have been implemented and work continues to further embed them in
practice: 
• Waiting list validation, focused around the use of qFIT as a risk screening tool
with an initial trial of qFIT validation of the longest waiting patients awaiting
colonoscopy undertaken in May 2022, and will be scaled up through 2022/23;
and
• Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) and Cytosponge continue to be delivered
with the aim of 28 and 25 procedures per month respectively. Work is ongoing
to further embed these new methods of care with the clinical teams, and it is
hoped that a national clinical guideline for Cytosponge will be developed to
provide some added governance and assurance to clinical staff.

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3.5.2 Medical Imaging 
Additional capacity for MRI, CT and Ultrasound is being progressed to reduce the level
of patients waiting long periods to access.  Improvements include a mobile MRI
scanner being located at University Hospital Ayr for 12 months with a 2nd mobile
scanner for 3 months currently being sourced and the progression of extended 7 day
working for CT and MR scans.   
3.6 Cancer 
A prehabilitation service for cancer patients is currently in national discussion although
cancer patients can access existing rehab services within NHS Ayrshire and Arran. 
Early Cancer Diagnostic Centre has now been in place for 12 months and is working
well. An additional ANP has been recruited to support with patient care, assist with
education and expansion of the service for secondary care referrals. 
3.7 National Treatment Centre 
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will host one of ten National Treatment Centres (NTC) across
Scotland.  Within the Ayrshire and Arran National Treatment Centre the focus will be
on Orthopaedics. The new Centre will plan to treat 800 patients per year who need hip
or knee replacements, 1200 patients who require a Daycase orthopaedic procedure
and 700 orthopaedic patients who need minor procedures requiring local
anaesthetic.  There is capacity in addition to this for local anaesthetic procedures from
other specialties.  The NTC will be operational by 2025.  It is expected that recruitment
will be phased over the next 18 months to allow time for training and education.   
4.0 Stabilising and Improving Urgent and Unscheduled Care 
4.1 Primary Care 
As primary care services recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, a framework of
measures is underway to support remobilisation and continued safe and effective
delivery of services to patients. General Practice is currently facing national workforce
and recruitment challenges which is being experienced locally.  Going forward local
oversight will be monitored through the Practices Sustainability Oversight Group to
look at focussed options for any Practice experiencing difficulty from workforce gaps. 
Specific dedicated support is being provided to those Practices struggling to fill GP
posts as well as working with the local GP community to promote the benefits of
working within Ayrshire and Arran to attract new recruits.  A review of Enhanced
Service provision will also support sustainability of General Practice and ascertain how
potential changes could improve service delivery models for practices and patients.

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Work continues to implement the new GMS Contract 2018 via the Primary Care
Improvement Plans. Scoping is ongoing to provide an urgent care service within
General Practice and consideration being given to how this could align to the Redesign
of Urgent Care (RUC) programme. The Community Treatment and Care service is
embedding well with most GP practices having access to the service. Further roll-out
of staff is ongoing though accommodation continues to prove challenging as additional
MDT roles are incorporated into General Practice. Various models are being
considered for further implementation of the Primary Care Improvement Programme,
including the use of community monitoring and investigation hubs to enable transfer
of care into a community setting which would increase accessibility for patients.
Focussed work is ongoing with all practices and the pharmacy team to achieve full
task transfer for Level 1 Pharmacotherapy Service by end of 2022/23, although there
are risks to achieving this in every practice.  The position of this will be more
understood in October 2022.  Pharmacotherapy has recruited a significant proportion
of their workforce from community pharmacy and acute services with recruitment now
becoming more of a challenge.  Various innovative actions are being progressed
through the Workforce Plan to maximise skill mix. 
Various digital programmes are ongoing across primary care to enhance patient
pathways and increase access to services. Further roll-out of E-Consult across
General Practice is being encouraged as well as community pharmacy and optometry
having access to the digital clinical portal to support decision making.  Community
Optometry is working closely with Acute to increase shared care which will support
additional eye conditions being screened or managed by Community Optometrists and
thus reduce waiting times for treatment or the need for urgent referrals.   
Since the easing of infection control measures, General Dental Practitioners have
increased activity to an average of 90% of pre-pandemic levels facilitating more
patients to receive routine care.  There is still a significant backlog for dental practices
to work through as they re-introduce routine care. Dental practices are facing
challenges to fill Dentist vacancies therefore ongoing national workforce initiatives will
be essential in recovering the dental sector further.  An increase in Dental Body
Corporates could also create additional challenges with recruitment and retention of
dentists within General Dental Practices which can impact on the availability of routine
NHS dental care.  Additional recruitment is underway within the Public Dental Service
to increase provision of emergency dental services and care to non-registered patients
whilst General Dental Practices continue to recover. 
Further recruitment will sustain our 7 day delivery of the Covid-19 Therapeutic service.
This provides assessment and treatment for a specific cohort of patients deemed as
very high risk of progression to severe disease and/or death if they develop Covid-19
symptoms and test positive for the virus.

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4.2 Redesign of Urgent Care 
Phase 2 of the Redesign of Urgent Care programme will further enhance the pathways
implemented during Phase 1. The Flow Navigation Centre (FNC) will continue to be
developed as a single point of access for many services across the whole system. 
One of the most successful introductions to date is the joint working with Scottish
Ambulance Service (SAS) to support patients by a GP within the FNC or be supported
to alternative pathways.  NHS Ayrshire and Arran were also a pathfinder for a mental
health pathway. The first phase has been to implement a direct pathway via the FNC
for Emergency Services (Police Scotland and SAS) with direct access to specialist
practitioners within the Emergency Mental Health Teams, avoiding unnecessary
attendance at Emergency Departments, and provision of interventions from the right
services as quickly as possible for these patients. 
Scoping and analysis of demand will define all available pathways across the system
to ensure patients can access the most appropriate urgent care pathway suited to their
condition. A MSK urgent care pathway is being scoped which would optimise self and
community care and allow direct referral. A communication strategy will be developed
to engage with the general public and inform of available health services and
professionals accessible for urgent care. This will support signposting patients to
access appropriate care to prevent conditions worsening or as an alternative to
presenting at Emergency Departments.  This pathway is also linked to the Primary
Care Improvement Plans within general practice for MSK.  Additionally there is a
Community Pharmacy pathfinder in development based on access via the FNC, into
and out of Emergency Departments.  This will ensure that patients accessing
Pharmacy First, who should be attending Minor Injury Unit or Emergency Department
will do so via the FNC and be provided with an appropriate appointment, and will also
support redirection pathways out of Emergency Department back into Community
Pharmacy. 
4.3 Unscheduled Care 
As Covid-19 restrictions have lifted urgent and emergency attendances and
admissions have returned to pre pandemic levels.  This increase in attendances,
combined with high levels of delayed discharges, recruitment gaps in allied health
professionals and community-based care professional impacted patient flow.  As the
bed base increased to accommodate demand, infection control measures and staff
absence was added to the complexity of managing patient flow our acute care settings
became congested, with occupancy being >96% consistently. The existing
Unscheduled Care Programme including Discharge without delay, Interface Care,
Virtual Capacity and Redesign of Urgent Care are delivering internal improvements,
however more is needed.  We have completed a whole system Urgent & Unscheduled
Care self-assessment, in response to the SG relaunch of Urgent & Unscheduled Care
Collaborative and we have system support to progress with our High Impact Changes,
as highlighted through our Self-Assessment.

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran will work with the national Urgent & Unscheduled Care teams
with an initial  focus on the top three High Impact Changes:- 
High Impact Change  Virtual Capacity
High Impact Change  Urgent & Emergency Assessment
High Impact change   Community Focused Integrated Care 
In addition to this we will be continuing our Discharge without Delay (DwD) programme
started through our pre, intra and post hospital groups and amalgamate this with the
newly launched collaborative high impact changes. 
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are committed to increase Hospital at Home capacity from 6
to 28 virtual beds by January 2023. In addition, we will scope and analyse the demand
for our outpatient antibiotic therapy service, which will inform and enable a business
case to help reduce in patient bed days and create an alternative to in-patient stays. 
Further scoping of remote health monitoring, near patient testing and community
diagnostics will be undertaken through a directed programme of work with three
distinct Delivery Programmes each with their own area of focused work which will tie
in with the Urgent & Unscheduled Care Collaborative work high impact changes.   
In addition NHS Ayrshire and Arran will hold a programme of focused Full System
discharge without delay events throughout the summer months with the ambition of
achieving the lowest bed base possible throughout the winter to ensure our remaining
areas are as well-resourced as possible.  We will run a full system event for three days
monthly and in addition hold a 7 day event in September. These events are multi
agency and multidisciplinary events with senior sponsorship from across the Health
Board and its partners – these events will be held at executive level to support real
time problem solving for patients stranded in the acute setting.  These events will be
additional to the “business as usual” DwD work which will be led by x 2 senior
appointed members of staff and a team of DwD “Home First” practitioners. 
4.4 Mental Health and Wellbeing 
It is the vision to create a Mental Health and Wellbeing service for Primary Care that
is consistent across Ayrshire and Arran.  Work will continue over the next few years to
develop detailed plans.  It is our ambition that by March 2026, the service will comprise
a multi-disciplinary team composed of Mental Health Practitioners, Community Link
Workers and Occupational Therapists.  Self-help Workers, Enhanced Psychological
Practitioners (EPPs), Administration and other roles will also be under consideration
as detailed planning is completed. 
At present, the multi-disciplinary team offers a triage and assessment service
predominantly for adults (although younger age ranges are available within some
areas).   At present there is limited scope for treatments.  It is the anticipation that as
staff levels rise, the age range and treatments offered will expand to all ages and a
limited range of short treatments.  Online treatment options and group sessions are
areas that will be explored alongside more traditional psychological therapies.

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There are great benefits to having these roles working directly in GP Practices,
however, as the team grows in numbers so too will the space requirements.    
The first year of funding (2022/23) for the Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care
Service will focus on the recruitment of Mental Health Practitioners whilst taking time
to scope subsequent years of funding and actions in greater detail. 
The transition and recovery plans for mental health continue to deliver targeted actions
to ensure a whole system response to the challenges presented, addressing backlog
management as we continue to innovate; adapting our offer, providing new pathways
to services, redesigning services and using digital delivery to retain and maximise as
much support as possible as services increase face to face activity and group therapy. 
Within North, South and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships there are
specific Drug Related Death (DRD) Prevention Groups with identified
Improvement/Action Plans in place to prevent DRD’s.  Working in partnership with
local Alcohol and Drug Partnerships there has been a focus on specific actions to
prevent DRD’s which include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Implementation of new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards;
• New responses and pathway of support for individuals following a Non-Fatal
Overdose;
• Delivering on a new Substance Use Treatment target;
• Improving the multi-agency pathways of support for individuals with a ‘Dual
Diagnosis’; and
• Identification of pathways to support individuals to access residential
rehabilitation support 
4.5 Tackling Health Inequalities 
Health inequalities have been compounded by the socio-economic impact of the
Covid-19 pandemic and are likely to have a disproportionate impact on people living
in areas of multiple deprivation; those who were not in a good position prior to the
pandemic and those from ethnic minority groups.   
Tackling inequalities is a key priority and we believe by helping to reduce the impact
of inequalities locally, we can improve the long-term economic, social and health
outcomes for the people of Ayrshire and Arran. However, we recognise that
addressing local inequalities is not something we can do alone and it will take a
collaborative effort. As such, we will continue to work closely with our partners and the
people of Ayrshire and Arran to help tackle inequalities together.

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5.0 Supporting and Improving Social Care 
Whilst we are optimistic that we may be over the worst of the direct impact of the
pandemic, its long-term impact is not as well understood. We expect our services to
face on-going challenges, including supporting those who have not been able to
access, a health and social care professional due to demands and restrictions, and
addressing the rise in poor mental wellbeing in our communities. We have learned
much from our pandemic experience, such as recognising the strength and resilience
within our communities, discovering how truly determined and hard-working our
workforce is and finding greater ways to work in collaboration with our partners.  One
consequence of the Covid-19 restrictions has been the increasing deployment of
digital technology; both for providing flexible services to those we support and in
enabling HSCP staff to operate in a dynamic way using a range of remote access
technologies. We will ensure our future way of working embraces the opportunities
that digital platforms provide.  Our collective ambition is for strong engagement with
service users and carers, driven by quality data and information and committed to
continuous service improvement. 
Across Ayrshire and Arran we continue to find new and innovative ways to shift the
balance of care, ensuring people are supported within the community where possible
rather than in a hospital or institutional setting to improve outcomes for people, with a
focus on bringing down delayed transfers of care to ensure capacity for those patients
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6.0 Sustainability and Value 
Cash Releasing Efficiency Savings 
The CRES we were able to achieve in 2021/2022 was c£10 million and in 2020/2021
it was about c£11 million. 
Below is a table showing planned CRES for 2022/2023: 
Service Level Agreements £2,000,000
Acute prescribing £1,561,000
Primary Care prescribing £2,000,000
National services £350,000
Energy efficiency £69,000
Corporate £600,000
Acute  £1,600,000
Total £8,180,000 
Corporate schemes for estate rationalisation, reducing energy consumption and
clinical waste are being scoped therefore there is a higher degree of risk regarding
delivery of these. 
Excluding IJBs and New Medicines Fund, 68% of budgets for acute and corporate
services are pay for workforce. During 2021/2022, securing enough workforce has
been a challenge therefore very little CRES in 2022/2023 is targeted against
workforce. This restricts the scope for savings to about 32%, or £254 million of budget,
therefore the savings of £8.2 million shown above represent about 3.2% of this
restricted scope. 
COVID-19 Costs in 2022/23 
Scottish Government will not receive any Barnett Consequential funding in 2022/2023 in
relation to Covid costs.  The projected Covid costs for 2022/2023 require to be reduced
as far as possible.  The contact tracing staff have fixed term contracts until the end of
September 2022 but will be redeployed where possible from May or June. 
After three months of 2022/23 Covid related expenditure was around £8.0 million across
the health economy and this is likely to grow to c £36 million. A Covid-19 envelope of
£16.5 million for non-delegated services has been advised by Scottish Government. 
The Health Board is actively engaging with IJBs and Scottish Government in order to
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The table below shows the Health Board projected Covid-19 costs for 2022/23. 
The above estimated costs exclude Test and Protect, Point of Care Testing,
Laboratory Capacity, and Contact Tracing. These are expected to be funded
separately by Scottish Government. 
2022/23
fund
£000
Additional PPE              600
Covid-19 & Flu Vaccination          8,000
Scale up of Public Health Measures              400
Additional Bed Capacity/Change in Usage          5,910
Cleaning              665
Other Additional Staff Costs           8,827
Digital/ IT costs              200
Patient Transport              200
Sub-Total Covid-19 Costs - NHS Board        24,802
Additional Beds              545
Additional Staff Costs          3,145
PPE              981
Social Care Provider Sustainability Payments          3,147
Social Care Support Fund Claims              410
Children and Family Services           2,340
Additonal FHS Contractor Costs                75
Primary Care                68
Loss of Income              571
Other                31
Total Covid-19 Costs- HSCP 11,313
Total planned spend in 2022/23 36,115
Availabe Reserves 36,332
Reserves c/f to 2023/24 217
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Contents
1 Staff Wellbeing
2 Recruitment & Retention
3 Recovering Planned Care
4 Building Resilience & Recovery in Urgent & Unscheduled Care
5 Supporting Social Care
6 Sustainability & Value

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Region Board Priority Area
select from drop down list
Service Area Reference Jun'22 status Key Deliverable - Name and
Description
Key milestones Progress against deliverables end June 22 Lead delivery body Key Risks Controls/Actions Outcome(s) Major strategies/ programmes the deliverable relates to Impact of deliverable on health inequalities
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Outpatients
2021-AA123 Green To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times for Outpatients by
increasing clinic capacity and
reducing referral demand
Pain Service Redesign
Ref Template 2 : Activity projections
Ref Template 3 : Wait List Trajectory
Phase 1 recruitment complete and service established.
Evaluation of success against deliverables to be undertaken
Phase 2 recruitment to be undertaken once Access funding
confirmation is received from SG
Recruitment PC1 Pain Management Recovery Framework
NHS Recovery Plan
This initiative positively benefits patients with a level of disability
(due to chronic pain), this also being more prevalent in higher
deprivation populations
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Outpatients
2021-AA123.1 Suspended To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times for Outpatients by
increasing clinic capacity and
reducing referral demand
Ophthalmology Clinic Redesign
(Ophthalmology Improvement
Programme)
Ref Template 2 : Activity projections
Ref Template 3 : Wait List Trajectory
This remains a risk and priority area for NHS Ayrshire and Arran,
but has not been funded in the 2022/23 Access funding and so is
paused.
Not funded Interim non-recurring insourcing
initiative in place instead
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Outpatients
2021-AA123.2 Green To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times for Outpatients by
increasing clinic capacity and
reducing referral demand
Create additional clinic capacity through
Insourcing contracts and WLIs
Insourcing contracts awarded
WLIs being scheduled as available
Delivery of Insourcing contract
activity
Staff availability for overtime
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Outpatients
2021-AA123.3 Green To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times for Outpatients by
increasing clinic capacity and
reducing referral demand
Roll out clinical validation 3 stage validation being rolled out. 5 specialties completed and
other specialties underway
Clinician time / capacity Seeking mutual aid from other
Boards
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan Has potential to disadvantage those with lower health literacy
who fail to respond to communications from NHS
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Outpatients
2021-AA123.4 Amber To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times for Outpatients by
increasing clinic capacity and
reducing referral demand
HEAT map / Bringing it Together
Reduction in referral demand through
use of Active Clinical Referral Triage
(ACRT) (numbers to be agreed with
CfSD in July 22)
ACRT Top 9 specialities :
ACRT T&O :
Reduction in clinic demand through use
of Patient Initiated Review (PIR)
PIR Top 9 Specialities :
PIR T&O :
Reduction in referral demand through
use of national pathways for
gastroenterology - coeliac disease
pathway, IBS Pathway, community nurse
IBD follow up
Centre for Sustainable Delivery (CfSD) have prepared new HEAT
map template. Workshop attended and revised HEAT map to be
submitted end June 22
Progressing with individual projects and quarterly Steering Group
meetings to coordinate overall programme.
Clinician & Management time /
capacity
Clinician engagement
Dashboard in development
Shared learning with other
Boards
PC1 CfSD HEAT map Has potential to disadvantage those with lower health literacy
who fail to respond to communications from NHS
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Outpatients
2021-AA123.5 Suspended To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times for Outpatients by
increasing clinic capacity and
reducing referral demand
Rapid Access Speciality Unit
Development of new service/facility for
management of urgent outpatient
referrals same week, and focus on rapid
Active Clinical Referral Triage (ACRT) of
non-urgent referrals.  Based on
successful model of care implemented in
Cardiology, but rolled out to other medical
specialities
Roll out service model in new facility July
22
This remains a risk and priority area for NHS Ayrshire and Arran,
but has not been funded in the 2022/23 Access funding
Where possible, some small local changes will continue to be
progressed within existing resources
Lack of revenue funding
Lack of capital funding
Recruitment
Clinician time to progress changes
Where possible, some small
local changes will continue to be
progressed within existing
resources
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
Redesign of Urgent Care (RUC)
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Elective Surgery
2021-AA124 Amber To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times by increasing elective
surgical activity and creating an
Orthopaedic elective centre of
excellence (UHA) to create
sustainable orthopaedic elective
capacity and a National Treatment
Centre within Ayrshire and Arran
Elective Surgery
Introduce extended operating days
Create additional planned care beds to
support additional throughout.
By September 21
Failed to recruit additional theatre nursing and so unable to
implement as a permanent feature at present, but additional
extended day sessions being delivered on an adhoc basis as WLI
Additional 17 beds for planned care at UHA to be available from
August 2022 on redesign of WoS vascular service
Further slippage in dates for
vascular service reconfiguration
Theatre Nursing Recruitment
Surgeon / Anaesthetist capacity
International recruitment
Introduction of Allocate system
to assist with job planning
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Elective Surgery
2021-AA124.1 Green To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times by increasing elective
surgical activity and creating an
Orthopaedic elective centre of
excellence (UHA) to create
sustainable orthopaedic elective
capacity and a National Treatment
Centre within Ayrshire and Arran
Elective Surgery - Ortho Elective Centre
for Excellence (UHA)
All in-patient elective surgery delivered at
UHA
Roll-out of 4 joint day
Creation of additional arthroplasty
theatre, linked to vascular reconfiguration
Elective inpatient orthopaedics remobilised in May 22
4-joint days underway where possible
Urgent care pressures may result in
further pausing of elective
orthopaedics
Further slippage in dates for
vascular service reconfiguration may
delay access to additional theatre
Patient deconditioning during
pandemic will mean that many
patients required longer in operating
theatre, impacting deliverability of 4-
joint days
Risk balance analysis
undertaken to support re-start of
elective orthopaedics
Realistic Medicine funded
project re. pre-operative
screening and pre hab for
longest waiting patients
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Reconfiguration of vascular services
WoS Trauma Service Redesign
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Elective Surgery
2021-AA124.2 Green To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times by increasing elective
surgical activity and creating an
Orthopaedic elective centre of
excellence (UHA) to create
sustainable orthopaedic elective
capacity and a National Treatment
Centre within Ayrshire and Arran
Elective Surgery - National Treatment
Centre NHSAA
Planning Work
FBC submission by December 22
Capital works estimated to commence
June 23
Projected completion date December 23
Design and FBC work is progressing as per plan Cost drift on capital project
FBC approval not granted
Failure to recruit
Clinician /managers time & capacity
to contribute
Risk Register being maintained
for programme
PC1 National Treatment Centres
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Medical Imaging
2021-AA125 Proposal Reduce waiting list and waiting
times by creating additional capacity
for MRI, CT and Ultrasound
Secure capital funding for CT/MRI hub at
ACH
Capital build programme
Procurement of MRI scanner
Staff Recruitment
CMT support in principle pending identification of capital funding
Awaiting confirmation from SG re capital funding availability
This is dependent on Access
Funding being confirmed
Mobile scanner remains in place PC1 SG Radiology 5-Year plan Will improve access to MR/CT service particularly in North
Ayrshire, with less travel for patients from this area
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Medical Imaging
2021-AA125.1 Green Reduce waiting list and waiting
times by creating additional capacity
for MRI, CT and Ultrasound
Mobile MRI scanner at UHA for 12
months
2nd mobile MRI scanner for 3 months
Mobile scanner contract finalised and scanner in place
Still seeking availability of 2nd mobile scanner
Availability of scanner
Cost increase due to demand and
availability
NHS Scotland national
framework
PC1 SG Radiology 5-Year plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Medical Imaging
2021-AA125.2 Amber Reduce waiting list and waiting
times by creating additional capacity
for MRI, CT and Ultrasound
Extended Working day/7 day working for
CT and MRI scans
Recruitment of various grades of staff still to be undertaken This is dependent on Access
Funding being confirmed
PC1 SG Radiology 5-Year plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Medical Imaging
2021-AA125.3 Amber Reduce waiting list and waiting
times by creating additional capacity
for MRI, CT and Ultrasound
Train / Appoint 3.46WTE sonographers Awaiting confirmation of funding to progress recruitment Staff recruitment Interim use of locums where
available
PC1 SG Radiology 5-Year plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Medical Imaging
2021-AA125.4 Amber Reduce waiting list and waiting
times by creating additional capacity
for MRI, CT and Ultrasound
Train 3 Assistant Practitioners Awaiting confirmation of funding to progress recruitment Staff recruitment
Free up staff time to deliver training
PC1 SG Radiology 5-Year plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Endoscopy
2021-AA126 Amber Additional endoscopy capacity. 
Reduction in Endoscopy waiting list. 
Reduction in Endoscopy waiting
times. 
Cancer pathway - improved
performance against 62 day target
for colorectal & upper GI pathways
Re-divert ring-fenced funding for mobile
endoscopy unit to create 4th Endoscopy
Room at UHA and staff with agency
team
Completion of works by end 2022
Design work completed
Capital work to commence June 22
Equipment ordered
Funding for staffing confirmed, recruitment in June 22
This is dependent on Access
Funding being confirmed
Funding for agency staffing as
contingency for any delays in
permanent staff recruitment
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
Recovery and redesign: Cancer Services
Framework for Effective Cancer Management
Reduction in waiting times for investigation
Positive benefit for more deprived populations where incidence
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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Endoscopy
2021-AA126.1 Green Additional endoscopy capacity. 
Reduction in Endoscopy waiting list. 
Reduction in Endoscopy waiting
times. 
Cancer pathway - improved
performance against 62 day target
for colorectal & upper GI pathways
Endoscopy Remobilisation
Establish funded/staffed Cytosponge
Service
Further roll out CCE usage
300 Cytosponge procedures in 2022/23
336 Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE)
procedures in 2022/23
Continuing to engage actively with national programme to support
increased usage
Clinician engagement PC1 CfSD HEAT map Reduction in waiting times for investigation
Positive benefit for more deprived populations where incidence
of cancer / later stage cancer is higher
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Endoscopy
2021-AA126.2 Amber Additional endoscopy capacity. 
Reduction in Endoscopy waiting list. 
Reduction in Endoscopy waiting
times. 
Cancer pathway - improved
performance against 62 day target
for colorectal & upper GI pathways
Roll out of qFIT to routine waiting list/
referrals
Establish qFIT as primary care based
test
Establish qFIT testing capacity & results
which are accessible to GPs
Initial test of change qFIT of cohort of longest waiting routine
patients
Paper to GP sub committee in June 22 re. primary care issuing of
test kits
GP engagement
Laboratory space / staffing
System access
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
Recovery and redesign: Cancer Services
Reduction in waiting times for investigation
Positive benefit for more deprived populations where incidence
of cancer / later stage cancer is higher
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Cancer
2021-AA127 Amber Improved performance against 31 &
62 day cancer target.  Improved
pathway and experience for patients
Develop and implement Vague
Symptoms Pathway
Progress implementation of Cancer
Management Framework
June 21
Vague Symptom pathway in place and undergoing academic
evaluation
Updated action plan for Cancer Management Framework
submitted in May 22
Significant increase in cancer
referral demand
Constraints in remobilising
investigation capacity (endoscopy)
Staff recruitment (breast radiologist)
Implement Cancer Management
Framework action plan
PC1 Recovery and redesign: Cancer Services
Framework for Effective Cancer Management
Reduction in waiting times for investigation
Positive benefit for more deprived populations where incidence
of cancer / later stage cancer is higher
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care 2021-AA128 Green Workforce HEAT Map ADEPt
Additional capacity across various
areas - endoscopy, elective surgery,
outpatients
Work with CfSD and Workforce
Academy to progress planning and
implementation of new roles.
Bring forward funding proposals for these
new posts.
Progress being made across a number of ADEPt areas including
Anaesthetic Associates, Theatre Practitioners, Endoscopy
Assistants, Peri-operative and Anaesthetic Assistant Nurse
training via NHS Academy
Staff Recruitment
Challenges releasing staff for
training
PC1 CfSD HEAT map
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA31 Amber Workforce Planning and
Recruitment
Delivery of AHP Rehabilitation
Services to achieve safe, high
quality care and support for the
people of Ayrshire and Arran.
Creation of workstreams to plan and
deliver on future workforce requirements.
Submit proposal for Investment in AHP
Services.
Creation of Quality Assurance Measures
dashboard.
Rehabilitation Commission work to
continue into phase 2 including, service
reform, capacity/ demand/ quality
analysis and stakeholder engagement
planning.
Work continues to focus investment on key areas of service
delivery risk in line with Caring for Ayrshire objectives for reform.
This work was further delayed by service demand pressures but
will now commence. Work continues on Quality Assurance
dashboard. Phase 2 of the Rehabilitation Commission
commenced in May 22. This will focus on service reform and job
planning for AHPs in line with the Healthcare Staffing
Programme.  Proposal for investment in AHP Services submitted.
North Ayrshire HSCP
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Scale of requirement for investment.
Potential of variable funding from the
3 HSCPs leading to inequity across
Ayrshire. If investment is non-
recurring there is potential for
recruitment challenges.  If funding is
not available future service reform
may be unable to be delivered as
planned.
The need to identify a funding
stream from national investment
for rehabilitation services
pending the work of the National
Rehabilitation Advisory Board
linked to Framework for
Supporting People through
Recovery and Rehabilitation
during and after the Covid-19
Pandemic (2020) remains.
Reduction in service delivery
and further prioritisation of
services using business
continuity plans is ongoing.
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment Centres
Realistic Medicine
The impact of AHP services on health inequalities is widely
documented nationally and internationally. This has obvious
implications for patient safety and personal outcomes for our
population. It also has a significant impact on staff health and
wellbeing due to stress, burnout and widely reported challenges
with the quality of care we can provide. Provision of services for
those in the lower SIMD index levels are more at risk of being
unable to access appropriate levels of support and care.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA32 Red Transforming Roles
Increased development of non-
medical models of care to deliver
the right care in the right place by
the right person whilst improving
performance on national 12 hour
wait target
Mapping exercise of current roles.
Educational needs analysis.
Scoping of funding required for education
and development of workforce.
By June 22
Scoping of reformed services to deliver
future models of care.
There is a National Advanced Practice SLWG which will meet to
progress this work in line with the national AHP education review.
Locally we will work to implement the plans that come from this
work. We are looking to identify training and education funds for
AHPs to develop their skills at all levels of practice including
advanced practice, funding is required to enable our ability to
progress this work.  NES currently re-starting this work nationally
with no agreed timescales in place.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
North Ayrshire HSCP
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Scale of requirement for mapping
and potential investment. Potential of
variable funding from the 3 HSCPs
leading to inequity across Ayrshire.
Timescales for the planning of these
roles to allow for training to be
undertaken by staff and subsequent
academy model supervision
completion. If investment in training
is not available or funding for
recruitment is non-recurring there is
potential for recruitment challenges.
If funding is not available future
service reform may be unable to be
delivered as planned.
Identify funding stream from
NES as this is a National
Programme. Unable to provide
reformed service if funding and
skill development are not
achievable.
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
Pain Management Recovery Framework
Redesign of Urgent Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment Centres
Realistic Medicine Framework for Supporting People through
Recovery and Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19
Pandemic (2020). Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South
HSCP Strategic Plans (2020/21). Scottish Government
Modernising Patient Pathways Programme
By creating new and transformed roles AHP would be able to
deliver reformed services and reach our population earlier in
their life curve using realistic medicine principles and deliver
safe care closer to their home. AHPs in transformed roles have
a greater ability to reach the wider population and make a
tangible impact on health inequalities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA33 Proposal Adult Acute Rehab Services
Facilitation of faster discharge and
reduced length of stay to improve
patient outcomes and deliver the
right care in the right place by the
right person.
Submit proposal for Investment in AHP
Services to address the staffing levels
identified through the AHP Rehabilitation
Commission Workforce Review.
Rehabilitation Commission work to
continue into phase 2 including, service
reform, capacity/ demand/ quality
analysis and stakeholder engagement
planning.
This work remains at proposal stage. No progress has been made
in terms of improving safe staffing levels to reduce patient safety
risks.  Proposal for investment in AHP Services submitted.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Scale of requirement for investment.
Potential of variable funding
response from the 3 HSCPs leading
to inequity across Ayrshire. If
investment is non-recurring there is
potential for recruitment challenges. 
If funding is not available future
service reform may be unable to be
delivered as planned.
AHP Rehabilitation Commission
report highlighted to SPOG and
CMT prioritisation of need and
highest risk areas.
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment Centres
Realistic Medicine
Missed care and omissions of care have the greatest impact on
those in the lower SIMD index levels are more at risk of being
unable to access appropriate levels of support and care.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA34 Green ICU
Delivery of AHP services as per
FICM guidelines.
Respond to the Scottish Government
scoping which identified additional
capacity of 2 beds. 
Progress recruitment in response to the
AHP Rehabilitation Commission
Workforce Review which identified deficit
in current safe staffing levels to meet
FCIM guidelines. 
Additional AHP funding secured non recurring for 2 further ICU
beds. Planning to identify permanent funding to make all posts
permanent is ongoing.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Non recurring funding for UHA posts
may result in recruitment and
sustainability challenges.
Reconfiguration of posts to ensure
recruitment has been required.
Additional funding was secured
for a skill mix of roles to create a
sustainable model for
succession planning and future
reform planning. Further
planning to extend the reach of
the InSPIRE programme.
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
Pain Management Recovery Framework
Redesign of Urgent Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment Centres
Realistic Medicine Framework for Supporting People through
Recovery and Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19
Pandemic (2020). Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South
HSCP Strategic Plans (2020/21). Scottish Government
Modernising Patient Pathways Programme  FCIM Guidelines
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA35 Red Ensure timely AHP intervention and
transition of care to community.
Delivery of Home First Model at Front
Door and CAU
Scottish Government funding secured on non recurring basis for
AHP team at front door and CAU. Unable to recruit to non-
recurring roles. SLT and Dietetic roles have been funded for 9
months via EAHSCP, these have been recruited to. Proposal
submitted to CMT to request recurring monies, no funding
secured as yet however planning is ongoing.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Funding for these posts from the
Scottish Government was non-
recurring - this has an impact on
AHP recruitment and retention. AHP
Rehabilitation Commission 
workforce review identified high risk
related to recruitment to short term
funded posts. Posts are advance
practice and require training budget
to enable development of staff. 
Current funding covers staff pay
costs.
Secure further funding (£907 K
per annum)  to extend the length
of time for posts to test and
implement  a sustainable AHP
model at front door.
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment Centres
Realistic Medicine
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA36 Amber Trauma and Orthopaedics
Delivery of AHP services as part of
trauma and orthopaedic redesign.
Occupational Therapy and
Physiotherapy posts to be approved and
recruited to in response to the recent
AHP workforce review.
Successful completion of recruitment to OT post. Currently
working on Quality Improvements and patient safety standards in
relation to the National Hip Fracture audit data.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
East Ayrshire HSCP
Lack of investment for dietician and
orthotics demand that may delay
discharge. The QI work on the hip
fracture audit has highlighted a need
to review OT staffing levels.
Identify funding for 1 WTE
dietician and orthotics 1 session
per week to meet demand and
safe staffing.  This was included
in the AHP rehabilitation
commission workforce review but
no funding has been allocated.
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan Pain Management Recovery Framework
Redesign of Urgent Care (RUC) Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs) Trauma and
Orthopaedic Recovery Plan Winter Preparedness National
Treatment Centres Realistic Medicine Framework for
Supporting People through Recovery and Rehabilitation during
and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020). Caring for Ayrshire.
North East and South HSCP Strategic Plans (2020/21) West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA37 Amber Stroke Services
Transform roles in stroke to enable
a flexible approach to the Acute and
Community needs.
Progress recruitment to posts
Complete
East Ayrshire HSCP have secured recurring money for the stroke
posts identified in RMP3 and linked to University Hospital
Crosshouse.  OT, Dietetics, SLT and Physio posts have now
been recruited to. Clinical staff in this area have submitted an
SBAR to the Senior Management team highlighting the gap that
still remains within stroke services.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Finance secured for additional bed
capacity at UHC.  AHP
Rehabilitation Commission
Workforce Review has identified
deficits in safe staffing levels across
stroke services.
Identify funding for AHP
workforce identified for safe
staffing of stroke services (4.5
WTE experienced practitioners
and 4 additional HCSW for UHC
and Rehabilitation ward).  This
was included in the AHP
rehabilitation commission
workforce review but no funding
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter PreparednessWest of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA38 Red Adult Community Hospital Inpatient
Services
Facilitation of faster discharge and
reduced length of stay to improve
patient outcomes and deliver the
right care in the right place by the
right person.
Respond to the AHP rehabilitation
workforce review which identified
resources required.
Rehabilitation Commission work to
continue into phase 2 including, service
reform, capacity/ demand/ quality
analysis and stakeholder engagement
planning.
Investment in AHP Services submitted. Investment achieved does
not mitigate the risks identified within these areas of service
delivery. Different models of care are being explored however the
risk remains.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
North Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Scale of requirement for investment.
Potential of variable funding
response from the 3 HSCPs leading
to inequity across Ayrshire. If
investment is non-recurring there is
potential for recruitment challenges. 
If funding is not available future
service reform may be unable to be
delivered as planned.
AHP Rehabilitation Commission
report highlighted to SPOG 
Criteria led referral process and
prioritisation of need
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness

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Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA39 Green EACH (East Ayrshire Community
Hospital)
Facilitation of faster discharge and
reduced length of stay to improve
patient outcomes and deliver the
right care in the right place by the
right person.
Respond to the AHP workforce review of
current service at EACH which identified
deficit in staffing level.
Funding secured from EACH to invest in AHP resource required
to meet staffing requirements. All registered clinical posts have
been filled in this area.
East Ayrshire HSCP Focus is on AHP cover for the
specialist dementia unit at EACH.
Further development of the model is
required.
Work is ongoing to develop the
HCSW roles.
PC1 East Ayrshire Strategic Plan NHS Recovery Plan Pain
Management Recovery Framework Redesign of Urgent Care
(RUC) Six Essential Actions (6EA) Primary Care Improvement
Plans (PCIPs) Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan Winter
Preparedness National Treatment Centres Realistic Medicine
Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). Scottish Government Modernising Patient
Pathways Programme
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA40 Amber Intermediate care and community
rehabilitation
Avoidance of unnecessary acute
hospital admission, and delivery of
high quality rehabilitation and
recovery.
Respond to the AHP rehabilitation
workforce review which identified
resources required.  
Rehabilitation Commission work to
continue into phase 2 including, service
reform, capacity/ demand/ quality
analysis and stakeholder engagement
planning.
Proposal for Investment in AHP Services submitted.  Varied levels
of investment has been secured across the three HSCP's with
further opportunities being explored.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
North Ayrshire HSCP
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Scale of requirement for investment.
Potential of variable funding
response from the 3 HSCPs leading
to inequity across Ayrshire. If
investment is non-recurring there is
potential for recruitment challenges. 
If funding is not available future
service reform may be unable to be
delivered as planned.
AHP Rehabilitation Commission
report highlighted to SPOG 
Clinical triage  and prioritisation
of referrals
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment CentresWest of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA41 Green Pain Services
Delivery of AHP pain services
through MSK to support patients
through self management and
prevention approach
Develop a 5 week Pain Association
Programme that will support the further
enhancement of service for patients to
reduce GP, OOH and Front door
attendances.
Additional physiotherapy post has been advertised as part of
service development plan.  Recruitment to posts has been
completed
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
North Ayrshire HSCP
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Difficulty recruiting to 15 hrs
physiotherapy vacancy within core
staffing leading to increased waiting
times and variation in service
delivery.  Digital inclusion for
patients who struggle to access
online resources.
Physiotherapy post has been
increased to 18.75 hours to
attract candidates.  HR process
underway. Development of pain
management service resources
that reduce digital divide.
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC)
Six Essential Actions (6EA)
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment Centres
Realistic Medicine. Pain Management Recovery Framework
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
Reducing digital divide through the use of face to face and
audio podcasts versus all online offer.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA42 Amber Long Covid
Delivery of a safe clinical pathway
suitable for implementing the
management of Long Covid
ensuring that the person is cared for
by the right clinician at the right
time.
Implement the SIGN161 Guideline
released on 18/12/20 to meet the needs
of people with Long Covid without
significant loss or impact on existing
service recovery.
At present attempting to meet these needs impacts on resource
allocated for recovery for both urgent and routine health care. The
process of a benchmarking exercise with a multi-disciplinary
attendance to gain expert knowledge on the status of the Board’s
current response to Long Covid management and also determine
next steps has been completed.  We have now secured non-
recurring funding for a small Long Covid service within Ayrshire
and Arran. This service will focus on long term condition
management and holistic assessment and onward signposting for
people with long Covid symptoms.
North Ayrshire HSCP
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Funding for these posts from the
Scottish Government is non-
recurring - this has an impact on
AHP recruitment and retention.
Current funding covers staff pay
costs and not the digital components
within the bid. A Once for Scotland
approach is being used for this
which may cause delays in
implementation and delivery.
Recruitment is underway and the
service will be hosted within
HARP to increase sustainability
and reduce risk.
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan.
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs)
Winter Preparedness
Realistic Medicine, SIGN 161 Managing the long-term effects
of Covid-19. Cossette Report 2020.
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Rehabilitation 2021-AA43 Proposal Prehabilitation
Prehabilitation, delivered as a
considered part of the rehabilitation
continuum, could have significant
positive impact on the systems and
services which are currently trying
to deal with many of the
issues/conditions that could be
otherwise prevented or at least
minimised if a pro-active approach
was applied.
Progress initial discussions on the
scoping of prehabilitation services.
Review of previous test of change data
and mapping of future reformed service
needs.
Planning and creation of relevant
business case.
Complete
The proposal was submitted to the NTC team writing the business
case for Scottish Government funding for this model, no update
has been received to date.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
North Ayrshire HSCP
South Ayrshire HSCP
East Ayrshire HSCP
Scale of requirement for investment.
Potential of variable funding
response from the 3 HSCPs leading
to inequity across Ayrshire. If
investment is non-recurring there is
potential for recruitment challenges. 
If funding is not available future
service reform may be unable to be
delivered as planned.
Funding stream from national
investment for rehabilitation
services from the work of the
National Rehabilitation Advisory
Board linked to Framework for
Supporting People through
Recovery and Rehabilitation
during and after the Covid-19
Pandemic (2020) has been
agreed.
PC1 Framework for Supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020).
Caring for Ayrshire. North, East and South HSCP Strategic
Plans (2020/21). NHS Recovery Plan. Redesign of Urgent
Care (RUC).
Six Essential Actions (6EA).
Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIPs).
Trauma and Orthopaedic Recovery Plan
Winter Preparedness
National Treatment Centres
Realistic Medicine. Care and Wellbeing Programmes. Recovery
and redesign: Cancer Services. Framework for Effective
Cancer Management. Centre for Sustainable Delivery Heat
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Estates and Capital Planning 2022-AA1 Green Delivery of National Treatment
Centre for Orthopaedics
New national treatment centre for elective
orthopaedic care operational and treating
patients by 2025.
Strategic Initial Agreement and Economic Case approved. 
Progress on work to complete Full Business Case proceeding to
programme.  Property acquired and under NHS Ayrshire and
Arran control.
Professional team appointed and in
place.  Adopted programme being
driven at pace.  Ongoing project
scrutiny and engagement via
programme board.
Professional team appointed and
in place.  Adopted programme
being driven at pace.  Ongoing
project scrutiny and engagement
via programme board.
PC1 Caring for Ayrshire Strategy.  Reducing elective care waiting
lists.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care 2022-AA2 Amber Provision of sustainable safe head
and neck service
Redesign/relocation of Ward 5A to
support Head and Neck (H&N)
inpatients; ensure staff training for airway
care and emergencies
Full recruitment to OMFs consultant
team (3 of 4 posts filled)
Continue discussions with D&G ENT
team to ensure mutual aid is maximised
Increase ENT core weekly theatre and
consideration of weekend working
including cochlear
Internal consultation underway regarding 3 options for protection
of dedicated H&N beds. Further feasibility requires to be
assessed with a decision expected by August 2022
Plan being worked up for additional evening / weekend cochlear
implant theatre lists
Urgent care impact on bed
availability
Staff capacity / willingness to work
overtime
Consultant recruitment
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care 2022-AA3 Red Provision of sustainable safe
Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy
(SACT) service
Build on future service delivery model
work already undertaken by the SACT
Executive and WoSCAN
Investment in Nursing, Pharmacy
workforce to increase Non-Medical
Prescribing
Continue with local delivery plans for
SACT provision including identified
option for community T3 in North, East
Ayrshire
This remains a risk and priority area for NHS Ayrshire and Arran,
but has not been funded in the 2022/23 WoSCAN recurring
funding however non-recurring funding through cancer access
funding will provide some continuation of this work. Recruitment
for medical and nursing is complete. Community support for this is
still being sourced.
This is dependent on Access
Funding being confirmed
PC1 Cancer Strategy - national SACT investment Low risk chemo will be delivered in communities and therefore
reducing health miles.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Planned Care
Outpatients
2022-AA4 Amber To reduce waiting list size and
waiting times for Outpatients by
increasing clinic capacity and
reducing referral demand
Dermatology
Initiate photo triage service
Employ GPwSI / locum
Staff recruitment underway This is dependent on Access
Funding being confirmed
PC1 NHS Recovery Plan
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5 Green Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Implementation of Active Clinical Referral
Triage / Enhanced vetting March 23
Develop Education & Relationships with
Primary Care December 23
Improve Digital Resources September 23
Team identified to take work forward Lack of available IT resources to
support
Appointment of 2 new
Consultants
PC1 Waiting Times
Modernising Patient Pathways
Bringing it Together
Caring for Ayrshire
Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5.1 Green Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Implementation of Patient Initiated
Review September 22
Team identified to take work forward PC1 Waiting Times
Modernising Patient Pathways
Bringing it Together
Caring for Ayrshire
Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5.2 Green Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Consultant job planning to meet service
needs September 22
Team Service Planning in progress PC1 Waiting Times Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5.3 Green Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Waiting List Initiatives June 22 WLI rolling programme in place Volume of WLI's required becomes
unsustainable
Potential use of Consultant
Retire & Return to mitigate
demands on Consultant
establishment
PC1 Waiting Times Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5.4 Proposal Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Consultant Retire & Return for additional
capacity October 22
Consultant requests in progress Funding not available PC1 Waiting Times Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5.5 Proposal Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Develop Business case for nurse
specialist roles June 22
Recruit to Train - courses start October
22
Service Delivery - start October 23
Business case complete Funding not available PC1 Waiting Times
Modernising Patient Pathways
Bringing it Together
Caring for Ayrshire
Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5.6 Proposal Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Establish feasibility in estate footprint
July 22
Establish suitable patient cohort July 22
Establish equipment / training required
July 22
Deliver unit dependant on outcome of
feasibility study
New deliverable Unit is not feasible due to lack of
estate / funding
Funding for second ultrasound
machine
PC1 Waiting Times
Modernising Patient Pathways
Bringing it Together
Caring for Ayrshire
Positive impact on IP/DC waiting times
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA5.7 Green Improve waiting times within
Gynaecology Services
Develop use of Robot Assisted Surgery
March 24
Team identified to take work forward Funding not available
Consultant training time
PC1 Waiting Times
Modernising Patient Pathways
Bringing it Together
Caring for Ayrshire
Positive impact on IP/DC waiting times
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA6 Proposal Ensure robust Termination of
Pregnancy (TOP) service
Assess needs of TOP Service,
identifying capacity gaps in light of
increasing demand
Identify additional estate to support
increase in demand September 22
New deliverable inappropriate current
accommodations
PC1 Women's Health Plan Improve health outcomes and health services for all women
and girls in Scotland
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA7 Green Develop robust MDT Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis Service
Development of MDT Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis Service / Pathway
December 22
Endometriosis nurse business case July
23
Team identified to take work forward availability of nursing and medical
time for service provision
PC1 Women's Health Plan Improve health outcomes and health services for all women
and girls in Scotland
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA8 Green Enhance service for women with
acute menopause symptoms
Enhancement of service for women with
acute menopause symptoms December
22
Primary care education March 22
Workplace wellbeing  August 22
Team identified to take work forward PC1 Women's Health Plan Improve health outcomes and health services for all women
and girls in Scotland
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA9 Green Sexual Health Standards
Assess and deliver services to meet
standards - whole system
Completion of Baseline Analysis -
Ayrshire System September 22
Development and delivery of
Improvement Plan - Ayrshire System
(TBC)
Baseline data gathering in progress PC1 Sexual Health Standards Improve Sexual Health Services for young people and adults of
Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA10 Green Best Start
Implementation of the Best Start
Recommendations and
Sustainability of Service.
Complete Gap Analysis of progress and
scope remaining requirements June 22
Gap Analysis and Scoping completed PC1 Best Start Improving access to and quality of services in line with Best
Start recommendations
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA10.1 Green Best Start
Implementation of the Best Start
Recommendations and
Sustainability of Service.
Develop business case for sustainability
of model of care December 22
New deliverable PC1 Best Start Improving access to and quality of services in line with Best
Start recommendations
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA10.2 Green Best Start
Implementation of the Best Start
Recommendations and
Sustainability of Service.
Conclude delivery of implementation of
Best Start recommendations 2025
New deliverable, milestones pending outcomes of gap analysis. PC1 Best Start Improving access to and quality of services in line with Best
Start recommendations
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA11 Green Complex Care
Meeting the needs of complex and
high risk pregnancies
Consultant job planning to meet service
needs commence September 22
Team Service Planning in progress PC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA11.1 Proposal Complex Care
Meeting the needs of complex and
high risk pregnancies
Development of Rainbow Clinics
feasibility and capacity review November
22
New deliverable PC1 Improve access to specialist care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA12 Green Early Pregnancy / Pregnancy Loss
Support for Women experiencing
early pregnancy loss
Develop 7 day scanning service in EPAS
utilising midwife sonographers. March 23
Midwife enrolled on training to start October 22 PC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA12.1 Proposal Early Pregnancy / Pregnancy Loss
Support for Women experiencing
early pregnancy loss
Implement Bereavement Liaison pathway
/ clinics  March 23
New deliverable PC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA13 Proposal Outpatient Services
Care available closer to home
Establish Outpatient Induction of Labour
Clinics November 22
New deliverable PC1 Caring for Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA13.1 Proposal Outpatient Services
Care available closer to home
GTT / Health Education to be available in
Community settings  December 22
New deliverable PC1 Caring for Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA13.2 Proposal Outpatient Services
Care available closer to home
Suitable Community Accommodation to
be identified in all localities  progress
update March 23
New deliverable Lack of suitable available clinic
space in community settings in any
or all areas.
PC1 Caring for Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Maternity
2022-AA14 Green Service Quality
Access to readily available quality
data
Develop Maternity data Dashboard
March 23
New deliverable Lack of Business Intelligence
Resource
PC1 Best Start
MCQIC
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA15 Proposal Improve waiting times within
Paediatric Service
Plan & Costing of refurbishments to
accommodate OP clinic rooms July 22
Agreement to Proceed with works TBC
Scoping in progress Funding not available PC1 Waiting Times
Caring for Ayrshire
Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA15.1 Green Improve waiting times within
Paediatric Service
Implementation of Active Clinical Referral
Triage / Enhanced vetting October 22
Develop paediatric handbook for primary
care March 23
Improve Digital Resources March 23
Team identified to take work forward Lack of available IT resources to
support
PC1 Waiting Times
Modernising Patient Pathways
Bringing it Together
Caring for Ayrshire
Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA15.2 Green Improve waiting times within
Paediatric Service
Implementation of Patient Initiated
Review November 22
Team identified to take work forward PC1 Waiting Times
Modernising Patient Pathways
Bringing it Together
Caring for Ayrshire
Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recovering planned care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA15.3 Green Improve waiting times within
Paediatric Service
Consultant job planning to meet service
needs October 22
New deliverable PC1 Waiting Times Improve access to meet National Waiting Times Standards and
reduce waits for patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recruitment and retention Workforce 2022-AA16 Amber Improve supply of registrant clinical
staff (ATTRACT)
(1) Latent vacancies within registrant
workforce reduced Ongoing
(2) Reduction in the level of high cost
supplemental staffing being utilised i.e.
agency - by end of Q2 and sustained
(3) Compliance with the forthcoming
Health & Care Staffing (Scotland) Bill - in
line with national direction
(1) NQN recruitment, for those graduating in September 22, has
been completed with candidates matched to funded vacancies
(2) Right sizing workforce group have set targets for reduction in
agency spend for both nursing and medical.  Work underway in
Acute Services to strengthen authorisation of agency usage
(3) Work underway in completing H&C Staffing Bill self
assessment template.  Application of nursing tools re-commenced
with timetable across organisation for the use of the tools.
Corporate risk 764 relates to
registrant workforce supply and
capacity and directly impacts on all 3
deliverables
International recruitment used as
lever
Planned exit programme for high
cost locums in Acute Services
In keeping with WoS colleagues
unified approach to the
recruitment of NQNs
RR1 Right Sizing Workforce
Workforce Plan
Financial Plan
National Treatment Centre Plan
People Strategy
National Health & Social Care Workforce Strategy

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Arran
Recruitment and retention Workforce 2022-AA17 Green Introduce new complementary
roles/support development of
existing staff (RETAIN)
(1) Strengthened multidisciplinary team
working and development March 23
(2) New career pathways and
opportunities for both existing staff and
those new to the NHS March 23
(3) Staff enabled through support and
development to work to the top of their
roles March 23
(1) New role development underway.  Anaesthetic Associate roles
for NTC have been advertised.  Advanced Critical Care
Practitioners also in progress.  Agreement on WoS basis to
proceed with Physician Associates for the West region with effect
from FY 2023.
(2) Linked to 1 but also work underway looking at Advanced and
Extended Scope practitioners across nursing and AHPs.
(3) Steering Group established to progress the work for Band 2/3
review of HSCWs
(1) New role development and
ongoing supervision and support to
those in training impacts on clinician
time further impacting on wider
service recovery capacity
(2) staff moving into new roles
creates domino effect of vacancies
in wider workforce
(3) Lead in time associated with new
roles (MAP roles 2-3 years) before
staff can bring capacity to services
(3) Staff willingness to expand
practice
(1) Buy in from clinical teams set
out early and seek opportunities
of scale locally / regionally which
could mitigate capacity issues.
(2) Early planning for
introduction of roles and clear
messaging of associated lead in
times so no false expectation. 
Lack of pump priming from SG
could create an inhibiting factor
(3) Engagement with staff to
encourage working to top of role
RR1 Right Sizing Workforce
Workforce Plan
Financial Plan
National Treatment Centre Plan
People Strategy
National Health & Social Care Workforce Strategy
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Recruitment and retention Workforce 2022-AA18 Green Deliver the ambitions of our
Employability Strategy (DEVELOP)
(1) Opportunities for those far from
employment March 23
(2) Growing our own staff, offering non-
linear career routes and pathways March
23
(3) Improving the visibility of the range of
NHS careers and opportunities,
particularly for those in education March
23
(1) Kickstart programme in place
(2) Agreement to proceed with modern apprenticeship programme
at larger scale than undertaken in Ayrshire before - target of
approx. 50
(3) Employability Strategy approved by Corporate Management
Team and work now underway to develop action plan to underpin
strategy.  Intent to take strategy to NHS Board in October along
with Workforce Plan
(1) Funding to support employability
programmes and ensuring that those
undertaking programmes can move
into roles once have completed
programme
(2) Capacity of services to support
employability programmes
(1) Access available funding
routes and consideration of
employability at scale as
opposed to smaller numbers
(2) Engagement with wider
colleagues across Scotland to
take learning from approaches
and models and look for potential
economies of scale.
RR1 Employability Strategy
Workforce Plan
Financial Plan
People Plan
National Health & Social Care
Workforce Strategy
Anchor Institution
Fair Work
Employability
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA11 Green To continue to meet increased
service demand, and to facilitate
timely hospital discharges and
increased pressures over winter,
including weekends and public
holidays
Complete Re-design of Ayrshire and
Arran unscheduled care service
Recruitment of RN to support complex hospital discharge and
assessment and Store Technician Community Equipment Store. 
Improvement Area - Hospital Discharge
Locality and Community Care Service Update:
Over the past year there has been additional investment in
Hospital based assessment teams
to support a multi-disciplinary approach to discharge.
Roles with teams now include: MHOs, Occupational Therapy
Assistants, and additional SW and Management capacity. 
Weekend and public holiday working continues to be facilitated by
the assessment teams.
Community Care Senior Managers are part of the 'Discharge
without Delay' programme, including the post hospital and planned
data of discharge workstreams.
North Ayrshire HSCP Unable to recruit or recruit fully due
to temporary nature and non-
recurring budget.
Hospital delays will increase into the
winter period putting additional
pressure on staff and the system
Challenge of continued unmet need
in community due to resource focus
on hospital discharge.
Ongoing recruitment activity,
including fairs and events.
Workforce Planning
Discharge without Delay
programme
SC1 NAHSCP Strategic Plan
Caring for Ayrshire
Winter Preparedness
A faster facilitation of discharge from hospital will address
health inequalities by supporting people back to health in a
community setting.
Evidence suggests that there is a detrimental impact to people
staying in a hospital setting or longer than necessary.
A more effective discharge process will support people to leave
hospital care  as soon as is medically possible to allow them to
recover more effectively in their own home.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA12 Amber To continue to support Care Homes
within North Ayrshire with the
training and supervision of staff
Undertake a review of the North Ayrshire
Care Home Commissioning Process -
including
(1) Needs Assessment
(2) Market Analysis
(3) Provider engagement
(4) Commissioning modelling
March 23
Progess has been slow to date due to Covid and other competing
priorities. However, new base dataset has been sourced looking at
Care Home data from March 2022. This will now be analysed for
trend information to support a new commissioning strategy.
North Ayrshire HSCP Unable to offer additional support to
Care Homes
Care Home Oversight Group still
in place, meeting weekly to
provide support to local care
home sector.
SC1 NAHSCP Strategic Plan
Caring for Ayrshire
People living in care homes are perhaps among the most
vulnerable in our communities, by supporting care homes to
provide the most effective care will positively impact on
residents. By providing overarching support to all care homes,
we can help ensure a high-level of care is available in all North
Ayrshire establishments, this should positively impact on those
service users living in Care Homes.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA13 Amber Increase dementia Post Diagnostic
Service (PDS) capacity in localities
Recruitment of three band 5 community
psychiatric nurses to deliver increased
support for patients diagnosed with a
dementia.
Gather data on compliance against
standards including numbers of patients
referred, numbers offered an
appointment within 7 days and uptake up
the offer of post diagnostic support.
As a service the service has advertised for 3 x 30 hour band 5
RNs without success.  The advert has been reviewed and the
service readvertise for 2 x 37.5 hour staff with a view to increasing
interest.
The service continues to deliver PDS to all patients with a
diagnosis of dementia however as we have been unable to recruit
we cannot at this time expand or develop and implement other
supports.
North Ayrshire HSCP If unable to recruit will be unable to
release experienced CPNs to focus
solely on PDS
Service may not meet key targets in
line with standards and PDS
commitments 
Staff within the team will
continue to offer PDS in line with
standards
Monitor compliance with
standards and data provided to
Scottish Government
SC1 NAHSCP Strategic Plan
Caring for Ayrshire
National Dementia Strategy 2017-2020
Scottish Government Covid-19
Dementia Recovery Plan
Commitment 4 - Post-Diagnostic Support
Through enhancement of this service, those identified with
dementia and their family/carers will be provided with much
needed early support. This service will support families at the
early stages of their journey, ensuring that they are provided
with adequate information, guidance and support and are better
prepared to cope with the dementia diagnosis.
Failure of this service can impact negatively on patients,
families and carers as they may face challenges to identify
suitable support.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA15 Amber To meet the ongoing demands of
the Occupational Therapist service
and assist with winter planning &
Covid recovery
Improvement Area - Community waits for
assessment and review
Recruitment to posts has been delayed due to review of scheme
of delegation.  This has now been completed and recruitment
process will now start.
North Ayrshire HSCP Additional risk to service delivery if
funding not available after March
2022
Further risks to service delivery with
other vacancies in the team.
If funding not continued may
have to meet within existing
resources which not sustainable
within the current service
Recruitment to vacant posts is
underway however if unable to
fill posts risks will remain
SC1 NAHSCP Strategic Plan
Caring for Ayrshire
Winter Preparedness
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA16 Amber Continue to meet the ongoing
demands of the ICT service and
assist with winter planning
Improvement Area - Hospital
Discharge/Admission Avoidance
Enhance role of enhanced ICT -
following review of service. Plan to be
developed - to incorporate
tasks not undertaken and ensure
capacity to support 'Hospital at Home'
Model
Posts have been recruited to - 2 practitioners and the assistant
post on hold
North Ayrshire HSCP Due to the temporary nature of the
posts and the non-recurring monies
the posts may not be recruited
Ongoing risk of demands of service
delivery and increased acuity of
patients treated
Continual prioritisation of
workloads and review of service
SC1 NAHSCP Strategic Plan
Caring for Ayrshire
Winter Preparedness
Delivery of this model will reduce health inequalities as people
will receive the correct care at the right point in their journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA17 Amber Develop an Integrated Hub on
Arran, including effective review of
care bed provision on the island and
implementation of a sustainable
24/7 care service.
Continue to support the additional GP
rota for AWMH to enable the transition to
the new model of nursing care and
support the Covid response on Arran
Progress the New Models of Care work
building on from the complex frailty MDT
work and Frailty collaborative
Progress Single Point of Contact and
patient flow via care navigation and
introduction of Netcall.
Need to make the GP flex funding permanent to align with the 2
ED posts to ensure service delivery for urgent care. 
Netcall is going live 15th June 22 as key infrastructure for delivery
of SPOC on Arran.
Project Team to take forward Initial Agreement to OBC and FBC
being reinstated in July 22.
North Ayrshire HSCP Unable to continue posts in 2022/23
due to the temporary nature of the
posts and non-recurring budget
Critical and Essential services and
24/7 rotas cannot be sustained due
to workforce challenges and multi-
site delivery model.
Re-submit the Initial Agreement
to Scottish Government for an
Integrated Hub on Arran to
progress to Outline Business
Case and Full Business Case in
line with Caring for Ayrshire
Continue to recruit into all
current vacancies – rolling
advert, recruitment fairs. 
Continue to use bank and
agency staff in interim to ensure
safe services.
SC1 NAHSCP Strategic Plan
Caring for Ayrshire
Winter Preparedness
Establishment of the Integrated Hub will provide a more
effective service to the people of Arran. In particular, the
additional development of a 24/7 care service on the island will
bring particular benefits to many of the islands vulnerable and
at risk people. Many frail or infirm people are often at risk during
the night, leading to high levels of emergency admissions to
AWMH or residential care. With a 24/7 care service, effective
OOH or overnight care can be provided in a patients own
home, reducing the need for hospital admissions.
This service will also provide a similar approach to what  is
available on the mainland.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA18 Green To enhance resilience with the care
at home service to improve hospital
discharges and reduce the waiting
list for Care at Home Services
Reduce the number of people waiting for
assessment
Reduce the number of people on the
waiting list for a Care at Home service in
the Community
Winter investment funding – Care at
Home Capacity Plan
Enhance in-house care at home service
Enhance workforce
Plus 2 TEC workers
A number of newly funded posts as part of the winter investment
fund have now been filled.
This remains under constant review with on-going recruitment
activity.
North Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment is unsuccessful and
unable to fill vacant posts.
Retention of existing workforce.
External care at home providers
capacity for care delivery and
ongoing sustainability.
Robust recruitment and
advertising campaign.
Promote health and wellbeing
initiatives for existing workforce.
Ongoing contract management
with External Providers.
SC1 Winter preparedness Enhancing resilience within the care at home service will have
the benefit of ensuring people awaiting community care
packages will receive the needed support faster.
It will also ensure Care at Home workers are adequately
supported to fulfil their role, reduce burnout and ensure they
are able to deliver effective services over the long term.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2021-AA27 Amber Ensuring people are supported
within the community where
possible rather than in a hospital or
institutional setting to improve
outcomes and reduce delayed
transfers of care
Provide additional capacity in the CAH
service to enable flow from reablement,
minimise DTOCs and prevent
unnecessary admissions
Deteriorated
Commissioned CAH -20% compared to June 21 (9900hrs).  -
22.5% in house capacity compared to June 21.
South Ayrshire HSCP SC1 Adult & Older People Service Plan Home First
Frailty
Winter Preparedness
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Care Home Professional Support
Team
2021-AA44 Green Establish Care Home Professional
Support Team (CHPST) to increase
support for Care Homes, improve
professional and IPC standards and
improve standards of care
(1) Establish Care Home Professional
Support Team (CHPST)
June 22
(2) Develop an improvement plan
September 22
(3) Develop an evaluation plan
March 23
Team appointed with the exception of AHP and Clinical
Psychologist.  AHP recruitment progressing.  Alternatives being
considered for the Clinical Psychologist as recruitment has been
unsuccessful to date. Improvement Plan being scoped.
Risk to continuation of programme if
no funding identified for non-
recurring element
Scoping options for alternative
source of recurring funding
SC1 Enhanced Care Home Professional Oversight Arrangements -
Scottish Government Directive
Care Home Framework
Healthcare Quality Strategy for NHSScotland
Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland
Caring for Ayrshire
NHS Recovery Plan
The support from the CHPST will help to address educational
needs and support staff in care homes to provide good quality
care. In doing so, residents will have optional choice to remain
in their place of care with care home staff recognising
deterioration more timeously.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Children's Health Care and Justice 2021-AA8 Green Prison Health Care                                                  
Review of and investment in the
mental health / addictions workforce
within HMP Kilmarnock to address
waiting times and ongoing provision
of timely interventions to the prison
population in line with mental
healthcare, Hep C Elimination and
Medicated Assisted Treatment
Standards (MATS)
Completion of Health Needs Assessment
for HMP Kilmarnock
October 22
MAT standards to be implemented in
early adopter custodial settings
April 23
Stakeholder reference group established. Work of core data
gathering is in progress with patient and staff engagement
planned for the summer period.
Local mapping work on current levels of need and identification of
issues to MAP implementation. Nationally pilot work planned in
HMP Perth September 22. Engagement with the MIST
implementation team
There are continued vacancies in the addiction and mental health
teams.  Caseloads have been triaged to prioritise service delivery.
Successful general nurse recruitment will ease pressure on these
teams to support core duties
East Ayrshire HSCP High levels of staffing turnover,
interdependencies with the adult
nursing workforce, risks through
unplanned staffing absence, limited
training packages being delivered. 
These pressures and mitigating
actions remain in place.
Workforce planning lead
supporting with workforce
review.  Supported to advertise
and recruit to vacancies at the
earliest opportunities.  Close
links with workforce solution. 
Profiling of prison healthcare
services.
Priority area for recruitment
through for newly qualifying
nurses which have identified
successful candidates.
Highlighted for candidates from
foreign nurse recruitment.
SC1 Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan; Medicated
Assisted Treatment Standards (MATS); Hepatitis C Elimination
in Scotland;  BBV/Sexual Health

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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA19 Green Reduce the Waiting list for Social
Work Assessment and Review
Use of Scottish Govt Winter Pressures
Funding
Recruit 2 Social Workers plus 3 Social
Work  Assistants - to be in place by April
22
Impact on Waiting list by Q3 October 22
Additional social work posts (SW & SWAs) aligned to locality
Social Work teams to support complex assessment to support
discharge, review, AWI and support ICT social care requirements. 
Improvement Area - Community waits for assessment and review
5 additional posts have been identified through Scottish
Government funding.  Posts include 2 SW and 3 SW Assistants. 
Posts have now been been subject to interview, and appointments
have been made.  Anticipated that all posts will be in place from
July 22
North Ayrshire HSCP Increase in local demand outstrips
worker capacity.
Knock on impact on other service
areas in the HCC system.
Ongoing review by Team
Managers.
Existing risk management
protocols in teams.
Workforce Planning.
SC1 People who require care must receive it as soon as possible
following the presentation of need. Any delays in this process
may result in the need becoming more complex, more difficult to
manage and may require critical intervention.  By ensuring our
SW assessments are completed quickly, and reviews are
routinely carried out, we can support local people to effectively
manage their identified needs supporting them to live a
healthier life for longer.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA20 Amber Review local models of respite
provision
Review use of respite with Anam Cara
(reflecting on current step down status)
Review current respite use (planned vs
unplanned)
Create working group to review/consider
models
Scoping exercise across private Care
homes to review capacity for respite
opportunities
Programme of review has stalled. No decisions on the review of
respite models have been made.
No indication that low respite opportunities is negatively impacting
on families. This has been since advent of Pandemic.
North Ayrshire HSCP Lack of respite provision negatively
impacts on Carers and Families
Planned Respite is still available
to support demand for those
assessed as most critical.
SC1 The value that local carers bring is widely recognised. Without
the support of local carers, the demand placed on statutory
health and social care services would increase significantly. 
However, it is recognised that role of carer can be both
physically and mentally challenging with the long term risk of
negative health impacts.  Through provision of appropriate
respite opportunities, carers can receive a break from there
caring duties and hopefully be able to continue in their caring
role for longer.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA21 Green Explore opportunities and extend
model to implement a range of
effective palliative care and end of
life care models through joint
working, including with carers
Establish contracting requirements of
service provider
Develop agreement with Ayrshire
Hospice for 2 Palliative Care Beds / Day
Cases for EA
Clarification sought from Primary Care Contracting Team whether
Primary Care provider must deliver services or whether this can
be delivered by Advanced Practice Nurses. 
Have agreement with the Hospice in relation to Hospice Legacy
Plans within EA to provide additional 2 Palliative Care Beds/Day
Cases supported by the Ayrshire Hospice.
East Ayrshire HSCP There is a risk of delayed
commission for medical services to
the Care Home Palliative Care beds
due to other demands on these
services
Explore viability of ANP
provision instead of GP provision
SC1 Palliative Care Strategy
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA22 Green As part of Caring for Ayrshire,
review and implement
recommendations for Front Door
Services.
Seek approval to appoint Support
Assistants
March 22
Approval to progress recruitment of support assistants is
underway.  Approval awaited for other implementation
East Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment delays may occur which
risk delay in implementation of the
new integrated model
A leadership group has been
established to ensure protected
time for this key area
SC1 Caring for East Ayrshire
Caring for Ayrshire
Technology Enabled Care Programme
Digital Health & Care Strategy
Providing a wider range of services closer to people's homes
may reduce health inequalities within the geographic area and
make more accessible services available within EA. 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA23 Green As part of Caring for Ayrshire,
review and implement
recommendations for Community
Nursing as part of MDTs.
Progress recruitment to Community
Nursing
March 22
~Senior ANP in recruitment process
- 4 x DN Specialist Nurses appointed
- Community Nursing Clinical Governance established.  EA
representatives in attendance
- 10+ HCSWs appointed
- AND has provided feedback sessions to EA Community Nurses
on next steps in implementation
- Capacity constraints remain due to absence of 2 x CNMs
- Set of meetings planned to determine further implementation
priorities
East Ayrshire HSCP Training, development,
competencies and skills require to be
defined and delivery supported as
implementation progresses.  The risk
of staff absence and capacity may
affect programme milestones and
deliverables.
A leadership group has been
established to ensure protected
time for this key area
SC1 Caring for East Ayrshire
Caring for Ayrshire
Realistic Medicine
Quality Strategy
Technology Enabled Care Programme
Digital Health & Care Strategy
Providing a wider range of services closer to people's homes
may reduce health inequalities within the geographic area and
make more accessible services available within EA. 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA24 Green As part of Caring for Ayrshire,
implement the new model of care for
East Ayrshire Community Hospital
(EACH) to continue to progress
redesign of place-based models of
care in Cumnock and Irvine Valley
Explore alternative models of medical
staff provision
Develop specification and carryout
consultation
Establish Micro-board to re-engage and
consult on future model of clinical care
March 22
~Explore 2 x alternative models of medical staff provision
- Specification for medical services out for consultation
- Micro-board established to re-engage and refresh previous
consultation around future model of clinical care at EACH
- Regular meetings with Senior Manager AHPs regarding new
clinical models of care
- Ayrshire Hospice currently using the spare ward capacity.  This
has a material impact on implementation
East Ayrshire HSCP Availability of space at EACH is
constrained until June 2024.  This
will limit some implementation of new
models of care within those areas.
Implementation will be prioritised
for recommendations which do
not require reconfiguration,
refurbishment or the temporary
current unavailable space.
SC1 Caring for East Ayrshire
Caring for Ayrshire
Realistic Medicine
Quality Strategy
Dementia Strategy
Technology Enabled Care Programme
Digital Health & Care Strategy
Providing a wider range of services closer to people's homes
may reduce health inequalities within the geographic area and
make more accessible services available within EA. 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA25 Green Focus on ongoing and intensive
rehabilitation support for people to
recover from the effects of Covid19
and lockdown
Implement the recommendations of the
2020-21 review of older people's mental
health following completion of final
agreement
March 22
EMH Clinical Governance Meeting/Clinical Director have advised
that clinical services should be in a safe position to re-open the
review implementation from late August 22.  This will be confirmed
July 22.
East Ayrshire HSCP Further Covid absences within the
clinical teams will risk the capacity of
the teams to engage and implement
the recommendations.
To prioritise recommendations
and plan delivery of these over
an extended period.
SC1 People at the heart of what we do
Dementia Strategy
Mental Health Strategy
MDT Programme
People living with mental illness/disorder are subject to greater
inequalities than the general population.  The implementation of
this review has deliverables which focus on addressing health
inequalities, health improvement and enablement for the older
person .
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA25.1 Green Focus on ongoing and intensive
rehabilitation support for people to
recover from the effects of Covid19
and lockdown
Develop frailty initiatives, including
Hospital at Home approaches, across
multi-disciplinary teams to reduce
hospital admission and length of stay
March 22
Hospital @ Home "soft launch" in East Ayrshire Apr 22 -
collaborative approach to roll out and alignment of models ongoing
Frailty - awareness raising major focus of learning & development
agenda for all staff; pending release of elearning modules from
NES by end August 22
East Ayrshire HSCP Frontline staff & organisational
capacity to drive forward changes
and release from duties to undertake
learning
Programme oversight via
NHSA&A Urgent &
Unscheduled Care
Collaborative/ DwD Advisory
groups
SC1 People at the heart of what we do Improve access to treatment, care & support for frailest in
society
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA25.2 Green Focus on ongoing and intensive
rehabilitation support for people to
recover from the effects of Covid19
and lockdown
Widen enablement approaches across
the range of Locality Health and Care
Services
March 22
Establishment of Social Care Learning Hub - Enablement a key
focus of learning & development priorities for social care staff; will
be progressed alongside other critical L&D needs
Reablement service to be established - high level framework for
progressing establishment of new service by end July, with
commencement of detailed planning thereafter.
East Ayrshire HSCP Lack of sufficient recruitment to
permanent posts to deliver new
model
Covid spikes
Organisational & staffing capacity to
progress changes
Oversight of progress via
Pentana reporting/ SCLUB
Implementation
SC1 People at the heart of what we do
Caring for East Ayrshire
Improve physical, social and emotional health through improved
focus on achieving outcomes with intensive support
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA26 Green Implementing effective
multidisciplinary teams and models
around Localities, Learning
Communities, GP Clusters and
community assets through
investment in service redesign
Delivery of development programme for
Multi Disciplinary Team working in
Locality Health and Care
March 22
Constituted a transformation programme for the establishment of
integrated multi-disciplinary teams within 5 geographic localities of
EA.  Using Scottish Approach to Service Design Methodology at
design phase
East Ayrshire HSCP Milestone dates and programme
deliverables have been adapted due
to Covid demands
Focussing on recruitment of key
leadership posts and through the
winter planning investment
recruiting additional frontline staff
across Health & Social Care
SC1 Caring for East Ayrshire
People at the heart of what we do
Ensuring there is capacity within locality and place based teams
to address health improvement and health inequalities as well
as service delivery
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA26.1 Green Implementing effective
multidisciplinary teams and models
around Localities, Learning
Communities, GP Clusters and
community assets through
investment in service redesign
Implement Phase II of the Best Value
Review Improvement Action Plan in care
at home with a focus on assessment,
care planning and review in the context
of personalisation and choice
October 22
Progress delayed due to Covid pressures; planning underway with
plans to implement new model of oversight & review for SDS
Option 3 cases transferring to Option 2 following people being
offered "Choices" of care provider. 
East Ayrshire HSCP Organisational & staffing capacity to
progress changes
External provider viability
Regular planning meetings &
clear timescales
Regular monitoring meetings
with providers as part of Quality
assurance/ Contract &
commissioning framework
SC1 People at the heart of what we do Improve physical, social and emotional health through improved
focus on achieving outcomes with intensive support
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA27 Green Developing aligned service redesign
in day opportunities for older people,
local residential services for adults
and across our prevention and early
intervention programmes and
initiatives
Carry out re-phased Best Value Service
Review Programme in Locality Health
and Care Services
Older People's Day Care services reopened on all appropriate
sites by end August 22.
Stages 1 through 6 of rapid review of Older Peoples' Day Care
Services complete with final implementation plan to be ratified at
SCB and IJB August 22.
Parallel development of wider day opportunities for older people -
early discussions of strengthening collaboration with partners.
East Ayrshire HSCP Lack of sufficient recruitment to
permanent posts to deliver new
model
Covid spikes
Regular planning meetings &
clear timescales
Clear Health & Safety guidance
and practices in place with
regular reviews
SC1 People at the heart of what we do Improve physical, social and emotional health through improved
focus on achieving outcomes with tailored support
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA28 Green Build on the learning over the
Covid19 pandemic to improve
interventions to protect people
through our multi-agency public
protection arrangements
Implement any improvement actions
arising from the multi-agency inspection
of Adult Support and Protection
(expected publication date August 2021)
March 22
ASP Improvement Plan established around improvement actions
identified. Good progress achieved - 44% complete. Key Actions,
Performance Indicators and Risk Register review and updated on
an ongoing basis.
East Ayrshire HSCP Increased service pressures, staff
turnover and  vacancies leading to
increased vulnerability of adults at
risk
ASP Multi-Agency reporting data
Governance group established
to provide oversight
SC1 Safe and protected
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA29 Green Ensuring people are supported
within the community where
possible rather than in a hospital or
institutional setting to improve
outcomes and reduce delayed
transfers of care
Improve our approach to commissioning
to ensure we get enhanced quality of
care and best value from our contracts.
Contract development for Learning
Disability
September 22
Contract development for Mental Health
April 23
A new Quality Assurance framework has been implemented and
reports are taken to CSOG for approval and consideration. 
Regular online forums are held. New Flexible Contract for Care at
Home has been implemented effective from 1st April 22 for a
period of 4 years.  Further ongoing contract development for LD
and MH frameworks have been scheduled for September 22 and
April 23 respectively. 
South Ayrshire HSCP SC1 South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership Integration
Joint Board Strategic Plan 2021 - 31
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA29.1 Amber Ensuring people are supported
within the community where
possible rather than in a hospital or
institutional setting to improve
outcomes and reduce delayed
transfers of care
Invest in and redesign our new
Reablement Service to support delayed
discharges and optimise service user’s
independence.
Reduce delays to 0
March 23
Recruitment has stalled over the last year. 
85% of those requiring a POC from hospital come through
reablement.  Mainstream CAH hours has reduced from 12,000 to
around 10,000.  People being reabled is currently 40%.
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Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA29.2 Amber Ensuring people are supported
within the community where
possible rather than in a hospital or
institutional setting to improve
outcomes and reduce delayed
transfers of care
Improving our approach to data analysis
for delayed discharge and unscheduled
care.
Weekly meetings focus on those patients delayed for over 10
days as the operational teams work to identify actions to ascertain
capacity across the system. The system remains challenged due
to a number of factors and the HSCP remains in a position where
demand continues to outstrip capacity.  Progress made -
- Additional resource has been created within the Planning and
Performance Team to support increased delayed discharge
recording and reporting
- Initial process mapping undertaken
- A Test of Change is being implemented to use a Single Point of
Contact to administer and monitor delayed transfers of care
South Ayrshire HSCP SC1 South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership Integration
Joint Board Strategic Plan 2021 - 31
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA29.3 Green Ensuring people are supported
within the community where
possible rather than in a hospital or
institutional setting to improve
outcomes and reduce delayed
transfers of care
Increase our mobile attendant service to
provide capacity to transport individuals
home out of hours from University
Hospitals Crosshouse and Ayr.
In March 22, ELT agreed to the creation of permanent 6 posts
which have been recruited to.  This is having a positive impact on
our ability to respond to alarms, support telecare installation and
discharges from the hospital.  Response times for mobile
attendants have reduced significantly.   Comparing April data from
2020 and 2021:
- There is an average improvement of 37 minutes for personal
care (1hr 26mins in 2020 and 49mins in 2021)
- 5 minutes for no response (39mins in 2020 and 34 mins in
2021)
- 5 minutes for falls (40 mins in 2020 and 35 mins in 2021)   
South Ayrshire HSCP SC1 South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership Integration
Joint Board Strategic Plan 2021 - 31
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Health and Community Care 2022-AA29.4 Green Ensuring people are supported
within the community where
possible rather than in a hospital or
institutional setting to improve
outcomes and reduce delayed
transfers of care
Implement a Home First model for
complex discharges
Funding was provided from Scottish Government to support the
delayed transfers of care.   We have focused on this approach
and used interim beds in care home facilities to support those
individuals who are delayed in hospital due to capacity challenges
in care at home services. Going forward we are continuing to work
with our care home providers to progress an interim bed approach,
this will be done in conjunction with the proposals of utilising the
top floor in South Lodge as a “step down” preventative approach.
South Ayrshire HSCP SC1 South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership Integration
Joint Board Strategic Plan 2021 - 31
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Public Health
Health Protection
2022-AA30 New Manage Health Protection
outbreaks and contribute to National
Covid Review
Provide a robust response to any
outbreaks and produce a review of local
Covid activity to meet national deadlines
Planning for review has begun, with training being undertaken Winter pressures and flu and other
potential outbreaks may put
considerable strain on the Health
Protection capacity to deliver a
service and undertake a review
A project co-ordinator will be
aligned to support the review
process to provide continuity. 
Should key clinical personnel not
be available to contribute to the
review due to core Health
Protection duties - this will
require to be escalated to SG
SC1 Joint Health Protection Plan Undertaking this review will provide insight into the effect of the
pandemic on health inequalities
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Public Health
Caring for Ayrshire
2022-AA31 New Scope and implement programmes
that can deliver on the prevention
aspects of CfA and contribute to
CRES
Plans on a Page to be developed and
implemented
Scoping has commenced Key PH staff taking this work
forward have to be redirected to
Health Protection work should there
be further variants
Prioritise this work alongside
Health Protection activity
SC1 Caring for Ayrshire Prevention programmes will be targeted towards those
populations of greatest need and will have a clear focus on
reducing inequalities
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Public Health
Screening
2022-AA32 New Plan and deliver programme of work
to reduce screening inequalities
across all PH screening
programmes
Develop screening inequalities action
plan by September 22
Planning has commenced Many actions require additional
resource and screening inequalities
funding not yet confirmed
Prioritise this work alongside
Health Protection activity
SC1 National screening inequalities strategy currently being
developed by NSO
This work aims to improve uptake of screening among deprived
and/or vulnerable groups, and therefore reduce inequalities in
cancer outcomes.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Public Health
Vaccinations
2022-AA33 New Pneumococcal and shingles catch-
up vaccination programme targeting
care homes residents and
housebound peoples.
Produce data and make available re care
home residents and housebound peoples
who are unvaccinated against
pneumococcal and/or shingles; develop
consent forms for both vaccines; gather
consents for vaccination; develop
housebound clinic lists; progress staff
training.
Complete
Commence service delivery
Catch-up programme on schedule to commence mid June 22. Potential side effects following co-
administration of vaccines to more
vulnerable patients.
Vaccines will be delivered during
separate vaccination visits.
SC1 JCVI Guidance, Vaccination Transformation Programme,
Scottish Immunisation Programme.
Too early to determine.  Demand for new service will be
monitored and patient evaluation planned and implemented in
future months.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Social care Public Health
Vaccinations
2022-AA34 New To deliver an extended Vaccination
Programme including Mass
Vaccination to the peoples of NHS
Ayrshire & Arran
Covid-19 Vaccination
Autumn/Winter Booster Programme
Robust data to support the Vaccination
programme
Publish JCVI Guidance regarding
Autumn/Winter programme; Plan and
agree delivery programme with key
stakeholders; Recruit sufficient workforce
Complete
Commencement of service delivery
September 22
Completion of programme
December 22
With opportunities for mop up available
during January/February 23.
JCVI Guidance expected July 22. Mass vaccination clinic
accommodation not available; delays
to vaccine supply; issues associated
with national scheduling system;
vaccination fatigue amongst peoples;
request from national programme to
enact surge delivery of programme.
Accommodation hire agreed well
in advance of Autumn/Winter
Programme; contingency start
date agreed and expected
vaccine supply dates monitored;
continue to work closely with
NVSS re. national scheduling
and increase local resilience re.
scheduling; work closely with
national programme re.
programme messaging; surge
plan, highlighting risks and
support from national programme
submitted to national programme
(May 2022).
SC1 JCVI & MHRA Guidance, National Vaccination Transformation
Programme, National Covid-19 Pandemic Response, NHS
Ayrshire & Arran Policies & Procedures
Too early to determine.  Demand for new service will be
monitored and patient evaluation planned and implemented in
future months.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Staff wellbeing Workforce 2022-AA35 Amber Support the health and wellbeing of
our staff (SUPPORT)
(1) Staff access and utilise the range of
wellbeing services available - ongoing.
(2) Sickness absence levels remain
below 5% - monthly monitoring.
(3) Staff utilise their annual leave
entitlement in order to ensure they rest
and recuperate - monthly monitoring
(1) Action plan, as per Right Sizing Workforce Group, to do
focused work on ASDOM absence including roll out of stress risk
assessments
(2) Routine monitoring of sickness and Covid absence rates. 
Work ongoing looking at reviewing long Covid staff in line with
recent DL
(3) Guidance note being issued to managers in July reminding
them of policy context and good practice/principles in managing
annual leave
(1) Capacity of OHS services to
manage demand for highest reasons
for absence - ADSOM and MSK
(2) With move to Covid no longer
being recorded as special leave from
Aug 22 the likelihood is that absence
will be in excess of 5%
(3) Staff defer taking annual leave to
provide capacity to support
(1) Review of OHS underway
(2) Monthly monitoring of staff
absence on ongoing basis
(3) Monthly monitoring of annual
SW1 Right Sizing Workforce
Workforce Plan
Financial Plan
National Health & Social Care
Workforce Strategy
People Strategy
National review of Occupational Health Services
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Digital 2022-AA36 Green Distributed Working and Estate
Rationalisation
Identification, procurement and
deployment of digital desk booking and
management system
Q3 2022/23
Limited action completed - target for end of calendar year 2022
(Q3)
Funding for implementation from
Capital Investment Plan.
Requirements, specification and
scope being developed to
establish likely costs.
VS1 NHS A&A key priorities "Distributed Working & Estates
Rationalisation" programme and "Caring for Ayrshire" strategy,
to deliver a future proofed, service focussed and financially
sustainable estate.
Supporting the delivery of a health service to better meet the
needs of the people of Ayrshire by improving flexibility and
patient centred care and reducing ancillary property costs.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Digital 2022-AA37 Green Electronic Patient Record and
Records Management Programme
Transition to Digital Clinical Records and
transition to the removal of paper case
notes within general hospital settings. 
Q4 2022/23
Transition complete in some outpatient clinics.  Working group
established to rollout programme across acute settings.
Funding for implementation from
Capital Investment Plan.
Requirements, specification and
scope being developed to
establish likely costs.
VS1 NHS A&A key priorities Electronic Patient Record and Records
Management programme and "Caring for Ayrshire" strategy, to
provide a collated digital source of patient information which is
accessible by all relevant staff in order to improve patient care.
Provide a collated digital source of patient information which is
accessible by all relevant staff in order to improve patient care.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Estates and Capital Planning 2022-AA38 Amber Delivery of National Secure
Adolescent Inpatient Services
(NSAIS) "Foxgrove"
New national mental health facility
Foxgrove.  Operational by Q4 2022/23.
Advance package of work on site.  FBC awaiting final approval
following NHS Assure "supported status".
FBC approval and supported status
by NHS Assure, Construction
Inflation and combined delay impact
upon programme.  Workforce
recruitment.
Ongoing engagement with NHS
Assure to close out remaining
concerns.
VS1 Adolescent mental health - national programme. Delivery of specialist services for patients within Scotland.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Infrastructure Support Services 2022-AA39 Amber Lead the transition to a full electric
NHS AA commercial fleet to support
the wider organisation function while
ensuring compliance with SG
legislative requirements by 2025
Procurement of new NHS AA EV
commercial vehicles.
Ensure the appropriate infrastructure is
in place across the boardwide estate to
support the transition of the commercial
fleet.
Obtain national funding to support these
changes in full.
The development of business case to
support the transition to an EV
i l fl t
Successful in obtaining funding from Transport Scotland via
2021/22 bid with infrastructure being implemented. Awaiting
outcome of 2022/23 bid to Transport Scotland for further
infrastructure requirements. Working on 2023/24 bid which will be
supported by a Business Case.
Affordability.  Full details on Project
Risk Register.
EV Project transition group set
up to review and oversee
programme progress
VS1 Full compliance with Scottish Government legislative
requirements.  The reduction in greenhouse gas CO2
emissions generated by commercial fleet from baseline.
Climate Change & Sustainability.  NetZero
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Organisational and Human
Resource Development
2022-AA40 Green Distributed Working and Estate
Rationalisation
Build our approach to distributed working,
and any relevant skills development, into
recruitment and induction programmes
and procedures
Q4 2022/23
Limited action completed - note inter-relationship with other
distributed working and estates rationalisation workstreams.
Employee engagement to ensure
that distributed working is
understood and a success.
Programme group responsible
for developing programme
includes HR and Employee
Directors.
VS1 NHS A&A key priorities "Distributed Working & Estates
Rationalisation" programme and "Caring for Ayrshire" strategy,
to deliver a future proofed, service focussed and financially
sustainable estate.
Supporting the delivery of a health service to better meet the
needs of the communities of Ayrshire by improving flexibility
and patient centred care and reducing ancillary property costs.

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Sustainability and value Organisational and Human
Resource Development
2022-AA40.1 Green Distributed Working and Estate
Rationalisation
Produce an Ayrshire and Arran Guide for
Leaders on Distributed Working that
provides a self-management resource
Q4 2022/23
Limited action completed - note inter-relationship with other
distributed working and estates rationalisation workstreams.
Ensure that guidance is user
focussed and positive providing
adequate resources to ensure
positive and effective deployment of
distributed working.
Programme group responsible
for developing programme
includes HR and Employee
Directors.
VS1 NHS A&A key priorities "Distributed Working & Estates
Rationalisation" programme and "Caring for Ayrshire" strategy,
to deliver a future proofed, service focussed and financially
sustainable estate.
Supporting the delivery of a health service to better meet the
needs of the communities of Ayrshire by improving flexibility
and patient centred care and reducing ancillary property costs.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Property & Strategy 2022-AA40.2 Green Distributed Working and Estate
Rationalisation
Formal implementation of “distributed
working”, “zero desk working” and
“corporate landlord property management
model” policies
Q2 2022/23
Policies have been approved by IPB Advisory Group and
Infrastructure Programme Board (IPB).  Final approval required
from Corporate Management Team (CMT) before implementation.
Integration with HR / OD issues
including alignment with national
policies.
Programme group responsible
for developing programme
includes HR and Employee
Directors.
VS1 NHS A&A key priorities "Distributed Working & Estates
Rationalisation" programme and "Caring for Ayrshire" strategy,
to deliver a future proofed, service focussed and financially
sustainable estate.
Supporting the delivery of a health service to better meet the
needs of the communities of Ayrshire by improving flexibility
and patient centred care and reducing ancillary property costs.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Property & Strategy 2022-AA40.3 Green Distributed Working and Estate
Rationalisation
Establish Local Authorities common
technology requirements for sharing
accommodation
Q3 2022/23
Limited action completed - target for end of calendar year 2022
(Q3)
Potential difficulties in agreeing
common technical standards across
all 4 organisations (NHSA&A and
NAC, SAC and EAC).
Establish technical forum
involving all 4 organisations
(NHSA&A and NAC, SAC and
EAC).
VS1 NHS A&A key priorities "Distributed Working & Estates
Rationalisation" programme and "Caring for Ayrshire" strategy,
to deliver a future proofed, service focussed and financially
sustainable estate.
Supporting the delivery of a health service to better meet the
needs of the communities of Ayrshire by improving flexibility
and patient centred care and reducing ancillary property costs.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Property & Strategy 2022-AA40.4 Green Distributed Working and Estate
Rationalisation
Complete draft long term Caring for
Ayrshire property strategy identifying
planned lifespan for existing
accommodation, to plan future
investment & exit / disposal plan
Q4 2022/23
Work underway to update PAMS and to review the demolition
plan.  Dedicated programme managers have been appointed to
work with each of the three partnerships (NAHSCP, SAHSCP &
EAHSCP) and acute services to develop future requirements for
their respective services.  External Healthcare Planners have
been appointed to progress Caring for Ayrshire strategy.
Affordability around delivery of
output strategy - reliant upon
significant SG funding.  Conflict
around prioritisation of projects.
Ongoing engagement with all
stakeholders including CIG
leads.  Adoption of SG data
based modelling and
prioritisation tool.
VS1 NHS A&A key priorities "Distributed Working & Estates
Rationalisation" programme and "Caring for Ayrshire" strategy,
to deliver a future proofed, service focussed and financially
sustainable estate.
Supporting the delivery of a health service to better meet the
needs of the communities of Ayrshire by improving flexibility
and patient centred care and reducing ancillary property costs.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA41 Green Ensure the Realistic Medicine
workstream informs the clinical
redesign pathways within the Board
Attend Clinical Senate
Ongoing
The Realistic Clinical Leads were invited to the first Clinical
Senate, led by the Chief Executive and Medical Director.  This will
ensure the Realistic Medicine workstream informs the clinical
redesign pathways within the Board.  RM Team to be included in
future meetings.
Service demands/constraints
influence the impact and buy-in of
Realistic Medicine priorities in the
design of clinical pathways
Attendance and representation
of RM at Clinical senate
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care RM is at the heart of caring for Ayrshire redesign, and this will
deliver person centred care, in the right place at the right time
by the right person
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA42 Green Becoming Improvers and Innovators Realistic Medicine Workstreams and
Collaborative Working
Ongoing
The RM Team are constantly trying to come up with new ways in
which we can highlight RM within the Board, they are also in
many sub groups looking at new and progressive ways of working. 
The RM team support others who approach them with innovative
ideas for improvement and try to link them in with the right people
to further the ideas.
Staff weary due to current clinical
constraints and pandemic fatigue/
weariness.
Bi-annual symposia, quarterly
newsletter to stimulate
innovation.  Value Improvement
Fund annual applications
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA42.1 Green Becoming Improvers and Innovators Progress School Mentoring Programme
September 22
Year 1 of pilot with Robert Burns Academy, Cumnock completed. 
Students wishing to pursue NHS career offered one-to-one
mentoring support for applications.  Challenges due to ongoing
Covid measures in school, and students not comfortable with
email as communication method.  We hope to expand into the 3
locality areas in 2022-23 academic year with face to face
meetings in schools.  Schools to be identified and RM Team liaise
with Senior CDF.
Requires large amount of input from
CDFs who change annually. May
lose momentum and engagement
due to Covid restrictions.
Maintaining regular contact with
CDFs involved
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care This programme aims to empower people from a young age to
be involved in their healthcare journey and to learn about
shared decision making so that they too can achieve person
centred care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA42.3 Green Becoming Improvers and Innovators Progress School Outreach Programme
August 22
Scripts written, storyboards made, awaiting confirmation of filming
date for "It's OK to Ask" videos school campaign.  Continual
liaison with Senior CDF regarding the mentoring programme and
other school outreach events.
Large amount of time and effort to
produce.  School engagement
required.  CDF doctors change
every year which may thwart
momentum
Maintaining regular contact with
CDFs involved
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care This programme aims to empower people from a young age to
be involved in their healthcare journey and to learn about
shared decision making so that they too can achieve person
centred care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA42.4 Green Becoming Improvers and Innovators Establish Realistic Medicine Network and
Champions
January 22
A RM champions network has been established and is expanding. 
A quarterly newsletter has been set up and well received, which
communicates info re current work by the RM to champions to
allow info and ideas to be disseminated.  It also contains a
quarterly challenge for the RM Champions.  Feedback on this to
the RM team is encouraged.  Regular meetings with the RM
Champions.
Low numbers of RM champions and
lack of engagement to promote and
share RM aligned work/projects.
Encourage RM champions at
every opportunity, quarterly
newsletter with open
communication to RM team.
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA43 Green Promote and engage with clinicians
and GPs on the Realistic Medicine
agenda
First Hybrid Realistic Medicine Event
June 22
An exciting programme has been pulled together for the event with
attendance from both the Chief Executive and Medical Director
who are providing presentations.  Event has been widely
advertised across the Board, including targeted at clinicians and
GPs, and on social media.  This hybrid event follows an extremely
successful virtual event earlier in the year where the feedback
suggested there was an appetite for a hybrid event.
Covid infection risk with face-to-face
events.  Encouraging attendees to
register for either face-to-face or
virtual attendance. Cancellation of
speakers due to Covid.
Covid friendly conference with
option for virtual attendance.
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA44 Green Shared Decision Making Develop/educate clinicians via NES
Shared Decision Making training module
on TURAS
October 22
Further develop/educate clinicians via discussions at Clinical
Directors' forum and via new TURAS module.
Liaise with Director of Medical Education to get this module
included in FY1 Virtual Induction Passport.  FYPD to get back
with potential dates for educational programme commencing
August.  RM Clinical leads have been asked to speak at GP
trainee education also.
Lack of engagement from clinical
staff to complete the TURAS
module.  Staff well-being following
pandemic demands may contribute
to fatigue and weariness to engage. 
FY educational programme co-
ordinated by FY programme directors
Publicising SDM module via
Medical bulletin/ twitter and
raising awareness via the CD
forum and Daily Digest
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care Direct promotion of shared decision making to patients allows
them to understand how to get involved in the decisions relating
to their care. It is hoped this multidirection approach will reach a
wider audience of patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA44.1 Green Shared Decision Making Promote Shared Decision Making via
Social Media Feed
Ongoing
Shared decision making post previously shared on Twitter.  The
aim will now be to have monthly posts on Twitter and Facebook to
maintain the focus.
Maintaining momentum, interest and
engagement with social media
platforms. Low follower engagement.
A programme of regular posts
and engaging material whilst
sharing RM relevant posts from
other HBs
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care Direct promotion of shared decision making to patients allows
them to understand how to get involved in the decisions relating
to their care. It is hoped this multidirection approach will reach a
wider audience of patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA44.2 Green Shared Decision Making Promote and raise awareness of BRAN
Questions:
(1) inclusion of BRAN questions in out-
patient invitation letters
September 22
(2) awareness training for clinicians of
BRAN
October 22
(3) promoting BRAN in waiting rooms
and hospital clinics
August 22
Liaise with Head of Health Records to get BRAN (Its OK to ask)
questions incorporated in the out-patient invitation letters.  Letter
has been redesigned and awaiting this to be approved.
Clinical Lead to attend the Clinical Directors' Forum to advise of
plans to include BRAN questions in out-patient and posters within
clinic areas.  Awareness session with clinicians to be arranged.
Quote awaited for printing of It's OK to Ask posters for
dissemination through NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
Targeting the public via outpatient
letters requires sustainable
resources to maintain. Clinical
awareness to allow for BRAN
conversations during consultations
may cost more time and therefore
discourage clinicians.  Promotional
posters require financed/ printed and
displayed across health care
buildings
Maintaining regular contact with
Head of Health Records and
relevant staff to maintain
success of BRAN addition to
outpatient letters.  Clinical
awareness to be publicised at
CD forum.  Poster displaying in
all public facing clinical areas.
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care Direct promotion of shared decision making to patients allows
them to understand how to get involved in the decisions relating
to their care. It is hoped this multidirection approach will reach a
wider audience of patients
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA45 Green Reduce Unwarranted Variation Develop Atlas Maps to identify and tackle
unwarranted variation
Ongoing
Clinical Leads liaise with NSD Team re the Atlas and have
requested consideration of flash reports for new Primary Care
Atlas.  GP Atlas was advertised in June Medical Director's
Bulletin.
Atlas of Variation for Primary Care
new and awareness currently low
amongst GP practices.  Secondary
Care Atlas of Variation currently not
being populated following pandemic
redeployment
Examples of use of Atlas of
Variation publicised as well as its
existence for QIPs.
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Sustainability and value Realistic Medicine 2022-AA46 Green Reduce Harm and Waste PPE management in line with NHS
Ayrshire & Arran Eco Policy
Ongoing
Liaising with Energy Manager regarding NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Eco Policy.  RM Champions have been challenged to look at eco
policies within their departments, getting involved with PPE
management.
Lack of engagement due to
pandemic apathy
Encourage Reduced Carbon
Footprint projects. 
VS2 Realistic Medicine / Value Based Health and Care
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA100 Green To increase capacity to undertake
statutory Mental Health Officer
(MHO) reports.  To allow individuals
to meet their own personal
outcomes and support needs where
legal intervention is required.
To provide a Guardianship assessment
and reporting function.
Reduction in waiting times for service
users.
Recruitment ongoing for MHO coordinator and additional MHOs
to create dedicated workforce.
South Ayrshire HSCP Resource through additional funding
Recruitment to posts
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Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA101 Green Enhance support to care home to
enable more people to be supported
within care home environment and
reduce unnecessary admissions
Recruitment to posts
Reduce unnecessary admission to MH
Support the transfers of people admitted
to acute
Work in conjunction with existing
CHLNs, ANP and psychiatry colleagues
to support patients and staff within the
care home setting
Additional care home liaison staff are in post and offering support
to care homes across South Ayrshire. Positive feedback received
from both care homes and SW staff.
South Ayrshire HSCP Resource through additional funding
Recruitment to posts. availability of
community venues and facilities to
see individuals
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA102 Green Additional Mental Health
Practitioners (MHP) to offer
assessment and triage within GP
practices to enable increased
capacity of other MDT staff to focus
on wider GMS contract activities.
Recruitment to posts
Assessment and triage of individuals at
GP practice level
Developing a Pan Ayrshire model for
2022/23
Confirmation of additional SG funding has been received although
not awarded to date. Consolidated PC team to bring together
MHPs, CLPs and SHWs. Development of scaled up model to
include range of treatment and support options being developed
for 22/23.
South Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment to posts. availability of
community venues and facilities to
see individuals
UC1 PCIP
Primary Care Urgent Care
Assessment and triage of people with mental health in GP
Practices ensuring the right people and provided with the right
support/service at the right time.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA105 Amber To identify and address issues
impacting on GMS service delivery /
sustainability and understand any
potential implications early.
Regular "check ins" with all practices to
monitor the impact of Covid across
general practice.  Best practice shared
for learning.
3 monthly review
There are a number of GP practices struggling with recruitment of
GP's and workforce capacity issues.  The Primary Care Team are
meeting with these practices on a weekly basis to review and
provide intense support to look at sustainability options.  Practices
Sustainability Oversight Group being established to provide
focussed oversight for those practices in difficulty.  This is
Chaired by the Head of Service and also includes the Clinical
Directors from each HSCP area to provide wider support to the
primary care team.
Continued sustainability of GP
practices while new GMS Contract is
being implemented and practices
work to re-mobilise.
Bi-monthly meetings with
Practice Managers and PQLs to
understand issues and risks to
remobilisation.
Weekly Welfare Checks to high
risk practices.
Programme of PLT (one
afternoon bi-monthly) for service
development and business
planning for GP practices.
UC1 NHS Recovery Plan Supports access and delivery of General Medical Services to
patients ensuring the most vulnerable patients with the most
urgent need are prioritised.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA106 Amber Progress a digital programme to
support the priorities identified by
primary and community services to
improve access for community
practitioners and peoples of
Ayrshire and Arran.
Providing Comm Pharmacy and
Optometry access to digital portal
March 23
Agreement reached for roll out programme.  Current challenges
being worked through with information governance and IT
Security due to Pharmacies and Optometrists being Independent
contractors and not NHS employed.  Engagement with Digital
Services colleagues to bring this to a resolution.
Dependencies on digital team
providing implementation timeline.
Escalation to senior colleagues
within Digital services via the
Senior Manager for Primary
Care Services
UC1 Digital Health & Social Care Strategy Supports patients to receive improved continuity of care by
community primary care providers able to access and share
relevant information pertinent to a patient's healthcare needs.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA106.1 Green Progress a digital programme to
support the priorities identified by
primary and community services to
improve access for community
practitioners and peoples of
Ayrshire and Arran.
Roll out E-Consult to GP practices
Mar 23
18 GP Practices are using this platform to support patient access. 
1 Practice chose to close down the use of e-consult due to
reduced clinical workforce.  All  18 practices have participated in
engagement sessions to review the use of e-consult and shared
learning across practices.  A patient experience questionnaire will
also be explored to provide further feedback.  Regular
engagement sessions continue with practices to encourage the
use of this digital platform.
Increased access 24/7 puts more
pressure onto the practice, and all
requests must be reviewed by a
clinician. Until the new system is
fully embedded practices may view
this is an additional workload for GP
Practices whilst running two
systems.  This has resulted in
practices requesting to turn e-
consult off periodically which is
confusing for the public  
Ability to turn e-consult off when
the practice is at reduced
workforce capacity.
UC1 Digital Health & Social Care Strategy Increased uptake by General Practice will allow more patients
to communicate with their GP Practice at a time convenient to
them 24/7, for follow up from the practice within an agreed
timescale.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA108 Green Increase shared care, access to
services and patient experience
within Community Optometry.
Co-Management Service - Support
additional eye disease being managed by
Community Optometrists in conjunction
with the Hospital Eye Service.
March 23
Three new Optometric Advisors recruited and progressing various
workstreams. 
The Eyecare Integration Group has been reformed and now has
regular scheduled meetings. 
The group are working on expanding the current shared care
model to hopefully include the screening of Juvenile Idiopathic
Arthritis in community practices with other potential services being
discussed such as Anterior Eye Conditions.
Securing funding to move to
implementation.
Potential lack of engagement either
from acute services or community
optometrists to progress
The integration group
membership to be reviewed to
ensure appropriate
representation and leadership to
support implementation
UC1 National introduction for co-management by Optometrists for
more complex conditions.
Increased Shared care between community optometrists and
acute services will support reduced waiting times allowing more
eye treatments to be carried out in the community. This will also
reduce the need for urgent referrals due to a patient's condition
deteriorating whilst awaiting an acute appointment
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA109 Green Work with General Dental Services
to increase service delivery and
remobilise following Covid-19.
Supporting Dental Practices to increase
activity where possible
Ongoing 2022/23
Activity levels since the relaxation of IPC guidance in April shows
that Dental Practices in NHS Ayrshire and Arran have increased
activity to 90% of pre pandemic income levels.  Some practices
are struggling to recruit Dentists, and therefore the National
Activity as described at 2.1 on the Annual Plan, for Scottish
Government to maximise recruitment and retention opportunities
for the dental team from UK and international graduates will be
essential in recovering the Dental Sector further.
PDS becoming overwhelmed should
emergencies continue to increase.
Oral Health Improvement Plan
NHSAA Oral Health Strategy 10
year Plan 2013-2023
UC1 Oral Health Improvement Plan
NHSAA Oral Health Strategy 10 year Plan 2013-2023
Covid-19 highlighted the health inequalities children and
families face, therefore during the pandemic food banks,
community groups and schools were given oral health products
such as toothbrushes, toothpaste etc. to support home tooth
brushing and this will continue whilst dental practices work to
recover to pre-Covid activity levels.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA110 Amber Develop the concept of community
monitoring and investigation hubs.
Identify what range of investigations and
procedures could transfer from being
delivered in GP surgery or a hospital
outpatient setting.
Concept is supported due to different ways of working during the
pandemic.  Development groups are established to take forward
by September 22.
Failure to get agreement on services
to be delivered as well as identify
suitable sites leading to inability to
implement community hubs resulting
in disparate access to services
across Ayrshire.
Discussion required with key
colleagues across the wider
system to ascertain timescales
and agree way forward.
UC1 PCIP
Caring for Ayrshire
Right Care, Right Place, Right Time
Care and Wellbeing Programmes
This will support people to access services closer to home
rather than attend an acute setting for specialist care. This will
positively impact patients with reduced mobility or multi co-
morbidities where travel can be difficult.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA111 Amber Implementation of contractual
elements of the new 2018 GMS
Contract
Implement Level 1 Pharmacotherapy
Service for full task transfer.
March 23
Pharmacotherapy is being delivered to all Practices across
Ayrshire & Arran, with all 53 Practices having full or partial access
to this service. Full task transfer is difficult to measure which has
been recognised across all Health Boards. Work on implementing
Level 1 Pharmacotherapy Service for full task transfer will
continue be taken forward for completion throughout 2022/23.
As at June 2022, a total of 103.3WTE Pharmacotherapy staff
have been provided to General Practice through the PCIP.
Ability to identify additional
professional staff to fill the new roles
within the PCIP.
Some GP practices unable to
accommodate additional workforce
capacity due to infection control
guidance and increased appointment
times reducing capacity. There are
also growing concerns regarding
accommodation within GP Premises
to be able to accommodate staff.
Work closely with Service Leads
to identify recruitment risks.
Monitor allocation of resource to
practices.
Utilise whole system workforce
planning to forecast recruitment
predictions.  Following recent
PCIF discussions, measures in
place to look at added resilience
within the service and  introduce
new roles to support with the
task transfer and aid succession
planning to ensure the service is
more resilient.
UC1 PCIP
Caring for Ayrshire
The aim through the reformed primary care service is not just to
extend life, but aim to reduce the time spent in poor health. 
Implementing the new GMS contract is an opportunity to
mitigate health inequalities where possible.
The purpose of the work  is to help people access the right
person, in the right place, at the right time in line with the
Scottish Government Primary Care Vision and Outcomes. 
Including:
• Maintaining and improving access
• Introducing a wider range of health and social care
professionals to support the Expert Medical Generalist (GP)
• Enabling more time with the GP for patients when it’s really
needed
• Providing more information and support for patients.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA111.1 Amber Implementation of contractual
elements of the new 2018 GMS
Contract
Roll-out serial prescribing service to
support Level 1 Task Transfer.
March 23
Practices to participate in a QI project to progress and improve on
the current systems and processes in place to ensure we are on
target for task transfer
All GP practices across Ayrshire & Arran are ‘live’ with serial
prescribing. In total there are 26,711 patients in Ayrshire and
Arran currently receiving serial prescriptions. This is just over
12% of all patients on repeat medicines.
Recruitment to posts for key staff will
be vital in order to deliver this
additional work.   Engagement of
some practices to work with the
service to implement changes to
ensure safe transfer.
Monitor the recruitment of staff
within the service.                     
Monitor the engagement of
practices and progress of
improvements.  Identify any GP
Practices that require further
support at an early stage.
UC1 PCIP
Caring for Ayrshire
The aim through the reformed primary care service is not just to
extend life, but aim to reduce the time spent in poor health. 
Implementing the new GMS contract is an opportunity to
mitigate health inequalities where possible.
The purpose of the work  is to help people access the right
person, in the right place, at the right time in line with the
Scottish Government Primary Care Vision and Outcomes. 
Including:West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA111.2 Green Implementation of contractual
elements of the new 2018 GMS
Contract
Provide all practices with a CTAC
service.
March 23
52 of the 53 GP Practices now have access to CTAC resource. 
Further recruitment is underway to provide resilience within the
service.  There are some challenges with accommodation which is
making it difficult to provide all practices with their full CTAC
allocation.
A test of change is being explored in the North and South
Ayrshire HSCP for CTAC hub model.  This test of change will
support those practices with accommodation issues.
As at June 2022, a total of 45.8WTE CTAC nurses and 19.3
HCSWs have been allocated across 53 GP Practices in Ayrshire. 
In addition to this there are now 6 Practice Educator's aligned to
the CTAC service to support training and development of the
nursing workforce. This is split across all 3 HSCP's and  are fixed
term posts for 2 years.
Lack of accommodation within GP
practices due to increased infection
control and social distancing leading
to practices being unable to access
CTAC staff resulting in inequitable
patient access to services. Due to
the volume of MDT's being allocated
to GP Practices, space is becoming
a real issue and concern.
Discussions ongoing with
practices to identify issues and
proposed solutions. Implement
locality models where GP
practices can't accommodate
additional staff.
Work to identify community hubs
(as per above deliverable) or
shared resource as a medium
term measure. Wider planning
with HSCPs in line with Caring
for Ayrshire for new improved
premises. Practice Educator role
to provide training and support to
CTAC staff across all three
HSCPs
UC1 PCIP
Caring for Ayrshire
The aim through the reformed primary care service is not just to
extend life, but aim to reduce the time spent in poor health. 
Implementing the new GMS contract is an opportunity to
mitigate health inequalities where possible.
The purpose of the work  is to help people access the right
person, in the right place, at the right time in line with the
Scottish Government Primary Care Vision and Outcomes. 
Including:
• Maintaining and improving access
• Introducing a wider range of health and social care
professionals to support the Expert Medical Generalist (GP)
• Enabling more time with the GP for patients when it’s really
needed
• Providing more information and support for patients.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA111.3 Green Implementation of contractual
elements of the new 2018 GMS
Contract
Provide practices with additional
professional roles to provide a MDT
approach to care enabling GPs as Expert
General Medicalist.
March 23
Discussions have take place with HSCPs to understand priorities
and recruitment plans for implementation during 2022/23.  This
includes additionality and resilience for all additional professional
roles.
As at June 2022, a total of 12.2wte  Advanced MSK Physios are
in place, 28.9 wte Mental Practitioners and 20.1wte Community
Link Workers are in post to support  General Practice across
Ayrshire and Arran.
Lack of accommodation within GP
practices due to increased infection
control and social distancing leading
to practices being unable to access
additional MDT staff resulting in
inequitable patient access to
services.
Discussions ongoing with
practices to identify issues and
proposed solutions. Implement
locality models where GP
practices can't accommodate
additional staff.
Work to identify community hubs
(as per above deliverable) or
shared resource as a medium
term measure. Wider planning
with HSCPs in line with Caring
for Ayrshire for new improved
premises.
UC1 PCIP
Caring for Ayrshire
The aim through the reformed primary care service is not just to
extend life, but aim to reduce the time spent in poor health. 
Implementing the new GMS contract is an opportunity to
mitigate health inequalities where possible.
The purpose of the work  is to help people access the right
person, in the right place, at the right time in line with the
Scottish Government Primary Care Vision and Outcomes. 
Including:
• Maintaining and improving access
• Introducing a wider range of health and social care
professionals to support the Expert Medical Generalist (GP)
• Enabling more time with the GP for patients when it’s really
needed
• Providing more information and support for patients.

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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2021-AA111.4 Amber Implementation of contractual
elements of the new 2018 GMS
Contract
Provide an urgent care service to
General Practice.
March 24
Each HSCP are currently identifying how they will deliver Urgent
Care within their HSCP and plans are currently being put forward
for spend in 2022/23.
Funding will be key to allow this
workstream to grow and develop.
Establish a school of Primary
Care model to look at 'grow your
own models' for first point of
contact practitioners.
UC1 PCIP
Caring for Ayrshire
RUC
The aim through the reformed primary care service is not just to
extend life, but aim to reduce the time spent in poor health. 
Implementing the new GMS contract is an opportunity to
mitigate health inequalities where possible. 
Changes to how urgent care services are accessed may
positively impact patients who have reduced mobility or multi co-
morbidities where travel can be difficult as there will not be a
need to travel and the infection risk will be reduced.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Unscheduled Care 2021-AA122.6 Suspended Improve discharges across the site
and support the management of
patients delayed awaiting a Care
Home Place or Care at Home
Package
A joint project with Scottish Ambulance
Service (SAS) to pilot taking all patient
ambulance bookings on site negating the
need for ward staff to spend long periods
booking transport via the West of
Scotland booking line.
This has not been progressed to date - will be picked up at a later
date.
UC1 Winter Preparedness
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2021-AA135 Green Provide a Covid-19 Therapeutic
pathway to patients with worsening
Covid symptoms in order to prevent
deterioration and potential acute
admission
Recruit a small team for 12 month period
to sustain delivery of a single pathway in
A&A
June 22
Successfully implemented in December 21.  With a total of 539
patients receiving Covid Therapeutics since that time.  Only 3% of
patients treated have then entered into the acute system.  This
service will continue to be provided during 2022/23.
Unable to secure workforce. Working with skillmix of staffing
teams to identify sustainable
workforce plans and peripatetic
support.
UC1 RUC
Covid 19 Remobilisation & Recovery
Sustainability of providing treatment to our most vulnerable
patients with worsening Covid symptoms reducing the need for
secondary care intervention.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Infection Prevention & Control 2021-AA45 Amber Re-establishment of Core IPCT
Service and compliance with
national IPC standards, National
Infection Prevention and Control
Manual and National Standards and
Indicators (Reduction in CDI, SABs
and ECB's)
Implement the interim planned
programme for 2022-23
March 23
IPCT resource continues to support Covid outbreaks within acute
and community hospitals.    Re-mobilisation of audit and training
has progressed.  Recruitment continues to prove challenging. 
The interim planned programme has been developed for the year
2022-23 and will remain a live document with the ability to react to
changes in Covid guidance.
Unknown prevalence of Covid.
Recruitment due to limited IPC
trained workforce nationally
Continue to work collaboratively
with external agencies such as
ARHAI and SG to highlight the
impact of Covid and recruitment
challenges on IPC service
UC1 National IPC Standards, National Standards and Indicators and
the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Inpatients
2021-AA59 Amber Sustaining safe inpatient service
delivery well in excess of 85%
predictor.
Ensuring safe staffing levels to meet
service need in excess of planned
activity levels and with increased acuity.
With exception of Covid-19 related
absence maintaining staff absence within
22.5%.
No requirement to board persons out of
area.
Bed occupancy in admission wards remains in excess of 90%,
95% for Older Adults. As a result waiting lists are required to
prioritise admission while retaining some capacity for urgent
emergency admissions.  Improvement in overall staff absence
through month of May and June compared to previous periods,
have remained within 22.5% absence rate excluding Covid. 
Despite bed pressures have not required to board anyone out of
area.
North Ayrshire HSCP Adverse incident of person in
community or inappropriate care
setting awaiting psychiatric inpatient
admission.
Risk of poor clinical outcomes,
patient experience due to inadequate
staffing levels/skill mix.
Reputational risk if require to board
person out of area, poor care
experience
Bed management processes to
prioritise admission referrals and
identify beds for unavoidable
admissions.
Focus on discharge from
admission and recording of
Delayed Discharges for review at
Discharge Liaison Groups.
Generation of contingency plans
including internal boarding to
ensure beds available for urgent
admissions.
Supporting staff via Promoting
Attendance Policy to
sustain/improve attendance at
work.
Timeous recruitment to vacant
posts.
Daily huddle to deploy available
staff to best effect - look at next
48 hour demands for early
escalation of shortages.
Process for reporting escalation
when under exceptional
pressure -beds and/or staffing.
Ensuring responsible rostering
practices.
UC1 Caring For Ayrshire, NHS A&A People Strategy, Mental Health
Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Mental Health Strategy, Ayrshire
and Arran Discharge Planning Agreement, NMC Code of
Conduct
Persons requiring psychiatric inpatient assessment/treatment
will receive the right care at the right time by a competent
workforce as close to home as possible
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Inpatients
2021-AA60 Amber Managing risk of Covid-19 outbreak
within MH inpatient setting.
Regularly reviewed Operational
Guidance to support staff to manage
persons on admission until Covid-19
status known, symptomatic persons and
positive cases.
Minimised risk of creating outbreak by
uncontrolled mixing of asymptomatic
Covid positive person after admission.
Effective management/containment of
person symptomatic/positive to avoid
outbreak.
Wards being closed due to outbreaks
affecting availability of beds and not
being available for admissions.
As with the majority of health care settings there have been
outbreaks across inpatient areas and persons identified through
on admission screening as being Covid positive.                                                                                  
Without exception outbreaks have been well controlled in 2022
with little spread after the initial case was identified - test amount
to effective Infection Control practices.
North Ayrshire HSCP Loss of service provision due to
wards closed to admission due to
outbreak = increased chance of
adverse event if unable to admit
someone.
Risk of poor clinical outcomes,
patient experience due to inadequate
staffing levels/skill mix.
Service user/staff health impact if
acquire Covid in hospital.
Longer term inavailability of staff if
develop Long Covid.
Risk of legal/criminal processes if
significant harm due to hospital
acquired Covid infection - financial
and statutory
Increased financial cost of staffing
wards to ensure safe numbers of
large number of staff are absent.
Asymptomatic testing on
admission and at Day 5.
Offering longer term patients
vaccination as per guidance.
Encourage staff uptake of
vaccine.
Monitoring inpatients for Covid
symptoms.
Ongoing adherence with
Infection Control guidance with
regards to hand hygiene
practices and use of PPE
UC1 NHS Ayrshire and Arran Infection Control Standards, NHS
A&A Covid Testing Strategy
Persons requiring psychiatric inpatient assessment/treatment
will receive the right care at the right time by a competent
workforce as close to home as possible. Person will not come
to harm as a result of inpatient admission.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
CAMHS
2021-AA62 Amber Development of Unscheduled Care
Pathway for Children & Young
People (Workforce)
Workforce in place and aligned to roles
July 22
Significant proportion of Charge Nurse Workforce recruited and
Team Leader in post.  Recruitment to Band 5 posts in July in
preparation of full 7 day service being on line 7am - 9pm in
November 22
North Ayrshire HSCP Delays in recruitment
Accommodation capacity
Accommodation requests being
considered
UC1 National Specification for CAMHS 2020
National Specification Neurodevelopment 2021
The Promise
GIRFEC
Better access across the 7 days of the week for children and
young people presenting with risk or psychological distress.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
CAMHS
2021-AA63 Amber Development of Unscheduled Care
Pathway for Children & Young
People
(Care Pathways)
Pathways established
February 23
Working with Paediatric Services and Adult Services to establish
pathways and synergy between services
North Ayrshire HSCP Pathways between services - No
local beds and dependence upon
other services, namely Skye House
(Regional) Woodland View Adult and
Crosshouse Paediatric Services
Full engagement with Paediatric
and Adult Services - Request for
bed capacity in Woodland View
with specific CAMHS ward being
sought
UC1 National Referral to Treatment Targets Psychological Therapies
National Specification for CAMHS 2020
National Specification Neurodevelopment 2021
The Promise
GIRFEC
Better access across the 7 days of the week for children and
young people presenting with risk or psychological distress.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
CAMHS
2021-AA64 Amber Reconfiguration of CAMHS
Unscheduled Care
Neuro Services
Community CAMHS
Workforce in place and aligned to roles
February 23
Organisational change processes underway, Team Leaders
aligned and Admin function developed to meet needs.
North Ayrshire HSCP Accommodation capacity
HR Function capacity
Org Change process and Staff Side
contribution
Regular meetings planned with
the APF and HR
UC1 National Referral to Treatment Targets Psychological Therapies
National Specification for CAMHS 2020
National Specification Neurodevelopment 2021
The Promise
GIRFEC
Better access across the 7 days of the week for children and
young people presenting with risk or psychological distress.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
CAMHS
2021-AA65 Amber Reduce waiting times & backlog Reaching optimum capacity of referrals
to providers by August 22
External contract agreed with two key providers to add increased
capacity for assessment, diagnosis and treatment
North Ayrshire HSCP Capacity within external providers
and internal systems being able to
get enough referrals over to
externals. Families preferring to wait
for CAMHS
Working with providers and
monitoring contract on monthly
basis.
UC1 National Specification for CAMHS 2020
National Specification Neurodevelopment 2021
The Promise
GIRFEC
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Psychological Therapies
2021-AA66 Green Provision of Psychological Services
to Staff Wellbeing.
Monthly data activity reported to SG
regarding number individuals seen, along
with alignment and demographic.
Increase in provision of group work and
tier 1 – 2 level interventions to ensure
capacity of the psychology workforce.
Provision of reflective practice sessions
to staff teams/wards to continue across
all sectors. 
Reflective practice sessions from within the Psychology
component of staff wellbeing, both covering acute, community and
Primary Care/HSCP. Recruitment of an assistant psychologist
has allowed for research project to commence. Back fill for
maternity leave has commenced, meaning limited impact on
service. Group work development continues in conjunction with
Staffcare colleagues. Wider wellbeing work continues through
Consultant supporting the wellbeing and trauma champions within
the HSCP. Wellbeing Hubs have been created in the three main
hospitals in Ayrshire, with a remit of providing supportive and
therapeutic space for staff.
North Ayrshire HSCP Short term funding of 8a post expires
March 23.
Psychology has funded a
temporary bd7 post PT to cover
maternity leave. Potential for
extension being discussed to
cover loss of 8a role.
UC1 A&A Health, Safety and Wellbeing Everyone matters, 2020;
Health Workforce Vision, SG, 2013.

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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Psychological Therapies
2021-AA67 Green Maternity and Neonatal
Psychological Interventions (MNPI)
and Perinatal CMHT service
developed from dedicated SG
funding.
MNPI recording of national outcomes
has commenced with consultation with
national Psychology group. Local
collaboration with IT and Information
Governance to ensure adequate data
capture and online case-note taking
systems are in place.
Both services have reached full staffing, although vacancies have
arisen through natural attrition within nursing and OT. Further
developments have occurred in terms of the creation of an Infant
Mental Health service, which will sit alongside both teams. Both
Psychology and Nursing have recruited, with start dates
approximately September 22. OT and admin recruitment is in
progress.
North Ayrshire HSCP OT and nursing vacancies Both posts will be advertised in
the coming weeks; consideration
of consolidation of OT post with
IMH to increase attractiveness
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Psychological Therapies
2021-AA68 Green Intensive Care Unit Psychology
Service in line with the national
Cossette Report recommendations.
The service will formalise the provision of
psychological services to the population
who have been admitted to ICU, with
initial aims linked to the
recommendations of the Cossette
Report.
Continued work has ensured that approximately 75% of the
hospitalised Covid population have been contacted regarding their
experiences and needs, in line with recommendations from the
Cossette Report. This has been achieved through the support of a
fixed term assistant and dedicated administrative cover. It is hoped
this will reach 100% by end of 2022.
SG funding is fixed term until March 23 but Lead Partnership has
given support to recruit to a permanent contract for the Lead
Psychology post.
North Ayrshire HSCP Loss of assistant due to natural
attrition
Funding for assistant will
continue to be provided from
within core budget for
Psychological Services.
UC1 Cossette Report
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Psychological Therapies
2021-AA69 Green Neurodevelopmental Strategy and
Empowerment Team.
To provide a cost-effective
Neurodevelopmental Strategy and
Empowerment Team coordinating a
robust online and physical information
service, the Considerate Communities
award scheme and pre/post assessment
programme.
This work will be in partnership with
clinical services, 3rd Sector and
government agencies.
Service delivery is now underway.  Appointments to the
Programme Lead and Project Lead posts have been made. 
Website will be launched imminently.  Links with local clinical and
3rd Sector services established and a rolling programme of
training will be available in the coming months.  Awaiting
identification of physical base for team to ensure wide accessibility
for the community and to allow the Service to meet all its key
performance indicators.
North Ayrshire HSCP Lack of availability of physical base. Mitigation of absence of physical
base will be made through
temporary booking of meeting/
training spaces in the community
and working from home for
members of the Team. 
However, this does limit
accessibility of the Service for
members of the community. 
UC1 Scottish Strategy for Autism
Ayrshire & Arran Strategy for Autism
Scottish Government Learning/Intellectual Disability & Autism:
Transformation Plan 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Psychological Therapies
2021-AA70 Green External service commissioning for
neurodevelopmental assessments
within Community Paediatrics.
Procure external provider.
Create data Protection Impact
Assessment.
Monthly feedback regarding case
completion and impact upon waiting lists
within Community Paediatrics
Patients on Community Paediatrics Psychology
neurodevelopmental waiting list are now being sent to external
providers.  Pathways for and processes have been developed and
refined and are working well.
North Ayrshire HSCP Lack of capacity in external
providers.
Communication with external
providers to ensure capacity is
sufficient to meet service needs. 
Preparation to engage with
additional providers if required.
UC1 SG waiting times guarantee for Mental Health Services.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Psychological Therapies
2021-AA71 Green To clear waiting time backlogs by
March 2023 as specified in the MH
Recovery and Renewal Funding
with  additional  Psychological
Therapies staffing resource from
dedicated allocation.
Appoint to vacancies within established
posts.  
All posts to sit within our established
clinical multi-disciplinary teams where
there is clarity on the focus of their
additionality and where there are
established referral criteria and
pathways. 
Local data analysts, with support from
SG data analysts, to develop a waiting
times trajectory plan to identify
requirements to achieve and sustain
90% waiting time compliance for PT by
March 23. 
The SG funding allocations have been utilised.  New postholders
will be appointed through 2022.  Recruitment to vacancies within
established posts is being progressed through local and national
recruitment drives and reconfiguration of posts to increase
attractiveness in the current competitive context.  Awaiting
confirmation of further SG funding for PT to progress identified
priorities for backlog and unmet need.  Trajectory plan, using PHS
national model, has been applied to two clinical services. 
Expansion of the trajectory plan for the whole service is currently
being developed.  Current waiting time compliance is 90.6% May
22.
This additionality is not sufficient to meet unmet need in clinical
service areas where demand is managed relative to available
capacity.  
North Ayrshire HSCP Inability to recruit to new and vacant
posts to develop the required staffing
capacity to achieve and sustain
waiting time compliance.
Reconfiguration of posts to
increase attractiveness -
permanent contracts, variation in
contracted hours, skill-mix,
banding, split-posts
UC1 Psychological Therapies Waiting Times standard.
MH Recovery and Renewal Fund.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2021-AA72 Green Prioritise recovery from drugs and
alcohol to significantly improve
outcomes for service users
Comprehensive clinical assessment &
recovery focussed treatment support to
clients with a range of alcohol and drug
problems including mental, sexual and
physical health related issues. 
Involved in alcohol detox, ORT and
medication monitoring, RADAR, Duty.
General waiting times targets will be met.
Implement MAT standards in line with
Drug Death Task Force Investment.
August 22
RADAR is now operational and has shown a 15% increase in
referrals to treatment services.
East Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment and retention of staff.
Lack of suitable
premises/infrastructure to support
delivery.
Team remodelling to support
delivery. Infrastructure
investment in line with Caring for
Ayrshire.
UC1 East Ayrshire ADP Strategic Improvement Plan 2020-24
New Treatment Standards (MAT) for Drug Users
Everybody Matters - Preventing Drug Related Deaths: A
Framework for Ayrshire & Arran 2018-2021
East Ayrshire HSCP Strategic Plan 2021-2030
People affected by drugs and alcohol are some of the most
marginalised in society. Supporting them into treatment support
services provides early access to the relevant support service
enabling change to begin and making recovery possible.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2021-AA73 Green Provide Trauma Training Addictions
Services – Decider Skills.
Purchase external training to provide
trauma training for new staff who have
and will be joining the team in keeping
with MAT Standards.
Will be arranged for later in the year
November/December 21 when all new
staff have joined the team.
Trauma training continues to be delivered as new staff join the
team. East Ayrshire HSCP are identifying a key post holder to
continue to drive improvements.
East Ayrshire HSCP Team pressures and vacancies
could result in lack of focus.
Dedicated post holder will
support on-going key
deliverables are met.
UC1 East Ayrshire ADP Strategic Improvement Plan 2020-24
New Treatment Standards (MAT) for Drug Users
Everybody Matters - Preventing Drug Related Deaths: A
Framework for Ayrshire & Arran 2018-2021
East Ayrshire HSCP Strategic Plan 2021-2030
Many people who have drug and alcohol issues experience
multiple complex traumas. This impacts on their ability to
manage their lives effectively and so lessens the opportunities
available to them in terms of training, employment which
contribute towards improved outcomes and less inequalities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA74 Amber To support people with severe and
enduring mental health problems
and introduce Physical Health
Checks with patients attending
Depo clinics.
Support improved physical health for
people with severe and enduring mental
health problems.  Less crisis admissions
to acute care.
Job description is going through job evaluation. Recruitment will
follow.
East Ayrshire HSCP Delays in recruitment. Primary and acute care support
till posts holders are in place.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Framework for supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic 2021
The inter-relationship between poor mental health resulting in
poor physical health and vice versa is well evidenced. Living
with these diagnoses results in reduced opportunities and in
some instances premature death. Supporting improved physical
health will help to reduce the inequalities gap for this population.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA75 Amber To provide early intervention for
mental health and wellbeing within
the community through support to
GP Practices.
Rapid access to mental health support.
Self- management. Early intervention to
prevent deterioration of symptoms.
Mental health practitioners in place in all GP practices. Self help
workers are aligned to promote self management approaches.
East Ayrshire HSCP Short term funding for 3 self help
worker posts
Considering other sources of
funding to minimise impact on
outcomes.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Framework for supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic 2021
Supporting early intervention and prevention in Primary Care
reduces stigma often associated with mental health problems.
Improving access for new people presenting enables the right
support at the right time early in the person's journey.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA76 Red To increase capacity to undertake
statutory Mental Health Officer
(MHO) reports.  To allow individuals
to meet their own personal
outcomes and support needs where
legal intervention is required.
To provide a Guardianship assessment
and reporting function.
Reduction in waiting times for service
users.
Significant pressures on MHO staffing compliment creating risks
in relation to fulfilling statutory responsibilities.
East Ayrshire HSCP MHO recruitment/retention. Increase
in volume and complexity of people
requiring support from MHO.
Disparity across the country in terms
of remuneration leading to attrition.
Chief S/W dedicated focus to
support improvement plan.
Focused recruitment drive
around qualified S/W posts.
Caseload management to free
up capacity to support
compliance with legislative
requirements.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
Adequate MHO capacity is required to ensure the rights of the
individual are protected. Lack of capacity in this area
jeopardises this and risks people with mental health, learning
disability and addictions being subject to measures which are
not person centred or proportionate.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA77 Green Sustain and further develop the
broad range of wellbeing supports
and activity established through the
Wellbeing Coordinator and
associated resources.
Wellbeing Newsletter developed with
information on wellbeing support and
resources.
Wellbeing Learnpro Module developed
on workforce wellbeing.
Mindfulness Course developed and
delivered Lifestyle Medicine Project
developed and delivered in partnership
with Kilmarnock GP Practice.
Training in mindfulness and self-care.
Wellbeing Sessions undertaken with
Independent Care Home Sector.
70 1:1 workforce wellbeing sessions
undertaken since 1 April 2021.
Finding Inner Calm Programme
developed and extended to include Care
Homes, HSCP, Educational Services.
Milestone targets achieved. Continued focus to embed the cross-
cutting wellbeing partnership arrangements established during the
pandemic to ensure continuity of legacy actions and maximise the
opportunities for collaboration  Range of workforce wellbeing
supports developed in response to winter and system pressures
including: Community Wellbeing Hubs with access to restroom
facilities to aid rest and recuperation for primary care and social
care staff working in the community;  First Aid for Mental Health
programme developed targeting the primary care and social care
workforce including the 3rd and independent sectors in
collaboration with the EAC Health Working Lives Team;
communication and promotional materials and resource packs
produced and distributed;  Finding Inner Calm and Mindfulness
wellbeing interventions delivered to ensure workforce has full
access to supportive wellbeing options.
East Ayrshire HSCP Increased demand for wellbeing
supports and interventions arising
from workforce and system
pressures. Impact of work-related
stress on wellbeing and absence
levels.
Ongoing monitoring and review.
Oversight through HSCP SPG
UC1 CPP Wellbeing Delivery Plan 2021-24
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Covid-19 Recovery and Renewal Framework
Physical and psychological supports firmly focussed on
proactive preventative action to support employees deal with
workforce and system pressures
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA78 Green To assist in the introduction of
Trakcare within Adult MHS and to
maintain the system when in place.
Develop system ensuring all referrals are
actioned through E vetting.
Develop audit and reporting procedures
All referrals actioned through E vetting and follow up
appointments booked on Trak.  Audit reports in progress and 18
week reporting progressing using a collation of data from
databases and trak.
90 % Complete
North Ayrshire HSCP Backlogs in getting outcomes and
appointments etc onto the system in
a timely manner due to staff
absence.
Waiting lists are being
scrutinised and any queries
resolved promptly in conjunction
with the project team.  Meetings
set up with team leaders and
data analyst to familiarise them
with the reports available.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Adult with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
AHP
2021-AA79 Green Reduction of waiting times to CMHT
Occupational Therapy Service- to
meet RTT target of 18 weeks.
Provision of OT assessment and
interventions to individuals with mental
health difficulties that impact on their
independence in Activities of Daily
Living.
Milestone target has been exceeded and work will continue to
maintain
East Ayrshire HSCP Non-recurring funding for 2 key OT
posts which jeopardises the progress
made leading to poor outcomes for
people.
Consideration of alternative
routes of funding to support
maintenance of progress.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Framework for supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic 2021
Many people with severe and enduring mental health problems
experience a significant impact on their ability to maintain their
daily functioning. Lack of a dedicated focus around functional
assessment and care planning to support improved outcomes
will result in lack of opportunities for this population.

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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA85 Amber Additional Mental Health
Practitioners (MHP) to offer
assessment and triage within GP
practices to enable increased
capacity of other MDT staff to focus
on wider GMS contract activities.
Source Funding by 2nd quarter of
financial year.
Progress recruitment to ensure resource
in place by end of financial year
Service that ensures an individual with
mental health difficulties presenting at
general practice can be seen by a MHP
by beginning of new financial year (at
latest, ideally within this current financial
year).
Funding from Mental Health in Primary Care investment
requested to uplift MHP numbers to previous business case, with
additionality to cover for absences (akin to other primary care
development funding).
Awaiting SG feedback on allocation based on proposal submitted.  
In anticipation of funding, we have relevant paperwork completed
to progress to recruitment ASAP.
North Ayrshire HSCP Without full business case
implementation with appropriate uplift
there continues to be exponential
demand on GP’s for mental health
concerns.   As such, there is a risk
of delay to assessment, duplication
of effort, delay to treatment etc, until
fully funded.
• Currently there are no
mitigations that can be put in
place, without having a negative
impact on other practices.
• Where possible, we have
spread the MHP resource,
primarily based on demand.
• In partnership with East and
South Ayrshire, we plan to
recruit together to minimise risk
of recruiting from same pool, and
hopefully not depleting existing
services.  A publicised targeted
recruitment drive would hopefully
bring others from out with area.
UC1 Caring for Ayrshire
Primary Care Implementation Plan
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care
This will ensure that at any time an individual with mental health
difficulties presenting at general practice can be seen by a
MHP, this will ensure Right person, first time principle.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA86 Amber To increase capacity to undertake
statutory Mental Health Officer
(MHO) reports.  To allow individuals
to meet their own personal
outcomes and support needs where
legal intervention is required.
(1) Recruit Staff for both parts of the
service by 2nd quarter of the year.
(1.1) Revised MHO Service will include
Guardianship reviews across North
Ayrshire Partnership, this and
guardianship applications will be the
initial focus of this Team.
(1.2) Revised Care Management Team,
will review care and care provision of
service users and work with care
providers to ensure service users are
receiving the care they require.
After a successful pilot in North Ayrshire it was agreed that the
Mental Health Social Work Team would separate into 2 Teams –
Mental Health Officer Team and Social Work Care Management
Team.
Funding has now been provided by North Ayrshire Health &
Social Care Partnership to ensure the sustainability and
deliverability of this new model.
Whilst navigating recruitment processes, Agency Social Work
and MHO posts have been implemented (although to varying
degrees of success)
North Ayrshire HSCP Ability to recruit to posts Adjustments to the MHO
payment in North Ayrshire will
hopefully attract social workers
and MHO’s from other areas and
from training.
Consideration of MHO training
opportunities to ensure quantity,
quality, and continuity of training.
Utilisation of agency staff where
possible, to plug gap until
successful recruitment.
UC1 National Care Service
Mental Welfare Commission (regarding MHA and AWI
Legislations)
The implementation of this new model will enable legislative
timescales to be achieved and met, including Guardianship
applications and Guardianship reviews, which will help delayed
discharges and planning of care for the residents of North
Ayrshire.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA87 Red Referrals have increased into the
service, additionality will ensure
timely assessment and treatment of
these individuals.  Ability to respond
to increased demand of CMH
service.  As such, there is a
requirement to increase nursing
staff to meet increase in demand
and current deficit in capacity
Requirement to increase nursing staff to
meet increase in demand and current
deficit in capacity
Submit pressure bid highlighting shortfall
in staff (8 WTE CPN's required to
address current shortfall).
Complete
Updated papers being submitted to
PSMT with new risk mitigations. 
Complete
Further contingency planning
arrangements enacted to ensure safety
and wellbeing of staff and service users.  
Ongoing
Recruitment still remains a challenge and have been unable to
recruit to posts.  No further forward in terms of staffing uplift. 
North Ayrshire HSCP 1) Patient experience or outcome
2) Staffing and competence
3) Service / business interruption
4) Objectives and projects
5) Injury (physical and
psychological) to patient’s staff.
6) Complaints / claims
Risk is not mitigated fully at this time. 
Short term control measures have
reduced some risk, but not of
significance as such, risk has been
entered onto risk register.  Further
control measures required to further
mitigate risks without requested
investment.  Without this, we will be
unable to stabilise core service.
Current control measures:
a) Reduced the frequency of
assessments clinics. We are
now at the point where our
clinics just meet demand and
these cannot be reduced any
further.                       
b) Appointment of a short-
medium term CPN to carry out
all triage activity. 
c) We have implemented ‘Live
documentation’ this is to reduce
work pressures in having to
return to base and type up all
notes. 
d) Reduction of duty hours to
9am-5pm, akin to core hours.     
Long Term control measures:
1) There requires to be
investment in CPN in terms of
finance of new posts.
2) There requires to be
investment in CPN in terms of
training and development.
UC1 The Scottish Government have recently engaged a piece of
work regarding secondary mental health service, in which
community mental health services will be included. 
Parity of esteem is spoken about between, physical and mental
health and tackling this Health inequality was paramount in
government papers, however we are now seeing an inequity
within Mental Health Services themselves, investment in
specialist services has been the focus in recent years –
however Core Service has not had parity in terms of investment
resulting in inequality in care provision across the spectrum of
MH care treatment.
If funding is delivered, these core services will be able to tackle
the incoming increase in referrals (40% increase in recent
years) that has resulted as we move out of the pandemic.
North Ayrshire has extremely high social deprivation and as
such inequalities abound. Investment will mean that those who
require mental health care and treatment will have access to
services at the right time from the right person.
Investment will also mean that those requiring same day care
and intervention from core service will receive this.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Unscheduled Care
2021-AA92 Green Redesign of Mental Health Urgent
(Unscheduled) Care Service
Deliver a 24/7 Emergency Services
Mental Health Pathway
May 22
Deliver an Alcohol and Drug Liaison
Service to operate 7 days
June 22
Develop a Mental Health Unscheduled
Care Assessment Hub to be situated
within Ward 7B, Woodland View.
Awaiting outcome of option proposal. 
Likely to receive July 22.
Following securing further Action 15 monies all posts are filled.
The ESMHP went live from the 3oth May 24/7.
The Alcohol and Drug Liaison Team (ADLT) currently delivering a
5 day service
North Ayrshire HSCP The possibility that referrals to the 
Pathway may outstrip capacity,
especially now that SAS can access
the pathway. 
Accommodation requested for the
Alcohol and Drug Liaison Team
within Mental Health Unscheduled
Care Service at Lister Street.  If this
is unsuccessful then service
provision will be affected. 
Monitor  and review the data as
well as review current workforce
across the  whole  of
Unscheduled Care MH to
ensure that staffing is adequate
to deliver the pathway.
If we are unable to secure
accommodation we will have to
utilise a blended approach for
agile working. This could
however have an impact on
service response times.
UC1 Urgent and Emergency/Unscheduled Care
Redesign of Urgent Care (Locally & Nationally)
Caring for Ayrshrie
Parity of esteem between, physical and mental health
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2021-AA94 Green Responding to increased demand
for services and increased
caseloads.
Exploring use of remote clinics in non-
NHS venues, increasing Near Me
uptake.
Development of outreach strategies and
increased Naloxone provision
Increased number of clinical venues within the community to see
individuals as part of MAT standards roll out.
South Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment to posts, availability of
community venues and facilities to
see individuals
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2021-AA96 Green Meet all ‘Access to Treatment Time’
Standards.
Service to continue to be adaptable,
available and flexible in supporting new
clients receive treatment appropriate to
their recovery.
90% of clients referred to commence
treatment within 3 weeks
100% of clients to commence treatment
within 6 weeks
Complete and ongoing South Ayrshire HSCP Resource through additional funding
Recruitment to posts
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2021-AA97 Amber To support Addiction workers to
work more agile.
Purchase laptops for community venues
/facilities to provide addiction services
(rather than in NHS Clinic Space).
Following review of existing equipment and technology it was
identified that iphones offered more versatility either as connection
option for existing laptop or for telephone/NearMe consultations 
in alternative community venues.
South Ayrshire HSCP This equipment was ordered many
months ago however supply issues
have meant that they have yet to
arrive.
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA98 Amber Reintroduce range of therapeutic
options.
Delivery of group based interventions:
Creative group.
Increase number of individuals taking
part in therapeutic groups
Group based interventions - some now up and running although
roll out has been challenging due to limited community venues
and suitable accommodation.
South Ayrshire HSCP Resource through additional funding
Recruitment to posts. availability of
community venues and facilities to
see individuals
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2021-AA99 Green Increase range of treatment options
and create capacity for wider
service redesign.
Delivery of decider skills.
Development and implementation of care
pathways.
Provide clinical assessment and
treatment to people referred to
CMHT/PCMHT
First decider skills group planned for September 2022 South Ayrshire HSCP Resource through additional funding
Recruitment to posts. availability of
community venues and facilities to
see individuals
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA47 Green Reduce the number of drug and
alcohol related deaths through the
implementation of local plans and
responses
Implement, evaluate and improve our
delivery of the new Medication Assisted
Treatment (MAT) Standards 
By March 23
MAT Standards 1 is partially implemented (Rag status - Amber)
whilst Standards 2 to 5 are fully implemented (Rag status -
Green).  New Improvement Plan to be agreed  by August with
MIST support team
North Ayrshire HSCP Full MAT delivery - delays or inability
to recruit to key posts since by June
2022, no confirmation received from
the Scottish Government regarding
MAT funding.  Also challenges with
HR timescales in job evaluation
processes.  
Work with the SG to transfer the
MAT funding to HB and recruit
to essential posts
UC1 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access,
choice, support;
Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce - Forward Plan (2021-2022)             
Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Drug-Related
Deaths in Scotland - Our Emergency Response;
Improving Scotland's Health - Rights, Respect and Recovery;
North Ayrshire ADP - Preventing Drug Deaths Action Plan 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA47.1 Green Reduce the number of drug and
alcohol related deaths through the
implementation of local plans and
responses
Delivery of Alcohol Brief Interventions
(ABI) and meet the national standard
By March 23
Engagement and processes in place with services across Priority
and Wider Settings.  Further ABI training made available over the
next 3 months
North Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access,
choice, support;
Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce - Forward Plan (2021-2022)             
Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Drug-Related
Deaths in Scotland - Our Emergency Response;
Improving Scotland's Health - Rights, Respect and Recovery;
North Ayrshire ADP - Preventing Drug Deaths Action Plan 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA47.2 Green Reduce the number of drug and
alcohol related deaths through the
implementation of local plans and
responses
Implement, evaluate and improve the
new Non Fatal Overdose (NFO)
response pathway
By March 23
NFO response pathway in place.  Continuing to work with key
partners, including the Scottish Ambulance Service, to improve
the overall pathway.
North Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access,
choice, support;
Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce - Forward Plan (2021-2022)             
Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Drug-Related
Deaths in Scotland - Our Emergency Response;
Improving Scotland's Health - Rights, Respect and Recovery;
North Ayrshire ADP - Preventing Drug Deaths Action Plan

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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA47.3 Green Reduce the number of drug and
alcohol related deaths through the
implementation of local plans and
responses
Continue to deliver training on Naloxone
and continue to supply Naoxone to
priority settings
By March 23
Detailed Improvement Plan in place identifying key partners who
could benefit from the roll out of Naloxone training and supply.
North Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access,
choice, support;
Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce - Forward Plan (2021-2022)             
Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Drug-Related
Deaths in Scotland - Our Emergency Response;
Improving Scotland's Health - Rights, Respect and Recovery;
North Ayrshire ADP - Preventing Drug Deaths Action Plan 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA47.4 Green Reduce the number of drug and
alcohol related deaths through the
implementation of local plans and
responses
Work with partner services to increase
and improve the support for individuals
with a 'Dual Diagnosis'
By March 23
Updated 'Dual Diagnosis' Care Pathway is in the process of being
signed off by key partner services.  Plan is to deliver multi agency
awareness sessions over the next year and to re-establish inter
team Community Mental Health Team Alcohol and Drug Services
clinical and support meetings.
North Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access,
choice, support;
Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce - Forward Plan (2021-2022)             
Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Drug-Related
Deaths in Scotland - Our Emergency Response;
Improving Scotland's Health - Rights, Respect and Recovery;
North Ayrshire ADP - Preventing Drug Deaths Action Plan 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA47.5 Green Reduce the number of drug and
alcohol related deaths through the
implementation of local plans and
responses
Deliver and meet the new 'Substance
Use Treatment Target'
959 individuals will receive supportive
treatment in North Ayrshire
By April 24
Measures in place, including access to MAT, to ensure an
increase to the number of people in protective treatment. 
North Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access,
choice, support;
Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce - Forward Plan (2021-2022)             
Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Drug-Related
Deaths in Scotland - Our Emergency Response;
Improving Scotland's Health - Rights, Respect and Recovery;
North Ayrshire ADP - Preventing Drug Deaths Action Plan 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA48 Green Ensure quick access to treatment
for individuals with alcohol and drug
problems by meeting the national
'Access to Treatment' waiting times
Standard
Ensure that 90% of individuals referred
for alcohol and/or drug treatment
commence treatment within 3 weeks of
referral;
By March 23
Ensure that 100% of individuals
commence treatment within 6 weeks
By March 23
Individuals receiving quick access to treatment.  Most recent
verified data confirms that 99% of individuals were commenced on
treatment within 3 weeks and 100% of individuals were
commenced on treatment within 6 weeks.
North Ayrshire HSCP UC1 National 'Access to Treatment' Standards
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA49 Amber Support implementation of the
Alcohol and Drugs Partnership
Strategic Plan 2020-24
Early intervention for individuals, families
and communities to prevent issues from
arising. Promotion of recovery. Reduction
in stigma. Reduction in trauma.
Good progress around implementation of MAT Standards 1-5.
Further progress being made in relation to progressing MAT 6-10.
Key post holder being recruited to support anti-stigma approaches
across East Ayrshire HSCP. Scale up of local grass roots funding
has supported more people with lived experience being able to
lead and direct innovative approaches to recovery. Feedback from
lived experience representatives is positive in supporting people to
get support early in their journey.
East Ayrshire HSCP Issues with recruitment and retention
jeopardises the progress with MAT 1-
5. Additionally further emphasis is
required from Primary Care and
Justice services to promote
compliance with MAT Standards in
these settings.
Support from HR and scrutiny to
minimise recruitment delays.
Strategic groups established to
ensure momentum in Primary
Care and Justice settings to
support MAT delivery.
UC1 East Ayrshire ADP Strategic Improvement Plan 2020-24
New Treatment Standards (MAT) for Drug Users
Everybody Matters - Preventing Drug Related Deaths: A
Framework for Ayrshire & Arran 2018-2021
East Ayrshire HSCP Strategic Plan 2021-2030
People affected by drugs and alcohol are some of the most
marginalised in society. Supporting them into treatment support
services provides early access to the relevant support service
enabling change to begin and making recovery possible.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Addiction
2022-AA50 Amber Utilise MDT approach to increase
access to residential support for
Drugs and Alcohol Services
Ready access to residential rehabilitation
places.Targeted,person centred
approach to lifestyle change. Retention in
residential programme. Improved
outcomes for individuals following
placement.
S/W post has been recruited to. Referrals are being processed.
Contracting agreements are being developed to support
placements and demonstrate robust model of support and
effective support outcomes.
East Ayrshire HSCP Small numbers of individuals
seeking residential rehab
placements. Inability to meet national
target, approx 7 per annum.
Supporting staff to consider
individuals seeking residential
support options. Marketing to
support uptake.
UC1 East Ayrshire ADP Strategic Improvement Plan 2020-24
New Treatment Standards (MAT) for Drug Users
Everybody Matters - Preventing Drug Related Deaths: A
Framework for Ayrshire & Arran 2018-2021
East Ayrshire HSCP Strategic Plan 2021-2030
Access to residential rehabilitation for some people using drugs
and alcohol is an essential element to support improved
outcomes and recovery some individuals. Lack of access to
this type of support has been an inequalities issue recognised
by SG hence new, welcomed investment.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
AHP
2022-AA51 Green To support the vision from the 2018
General Medical Services Contract
(Scotland) and recent MOU (2021)
for GP Practices to receive
additional professional services, GP
practices will be supported by an
Occupational Therapist. The
ambition is to maximise the
contribution of Occupational
Therapists in providing earlier
interventions to people with mental
and/or physical health needs. The
programme will also enhance the
Occupational Therapy Frailty
Pathway to identify people in mild to
moderate stages of frailty; and to
work with individuals proactively to
maintain or improve levels of frailty.
Occupational Therapists will be based or
closely aligned within practices providing
assessment and interventions for
individuals with mental and / or physical
health and/or frailty needs who are
experiencing an impact on their
occupational performance to enable
independence and prevent further
decline for individuals, at the right time
and in the right place.
Recruitment supported via the funding of Permanent posts has
been successful. Funding was secured via action 15 (3 posts)
and the South Ayrshire HSCP (10 posts).
Recruitment is ongoing for a further 2 posts.
Engagement with practices across Ayrshire is ongoing with
sessional work commenced across 11 of the 15 practices within
South Ayrshire. Work will continue to provide coverage to all GP
Practices within the South Ayrshire partnership.
South Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment challenges and ability to
fill posts
Service pressures and ability to meet
deliverables
For all areas continue to explore
innovative ways to recruit and
remobilise services post Covid.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
South Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Framework for supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic 2021
Caring for Ayrshire
AHPs are able to achieve earlier intervention and see patients
right place, right time to enable more positive patient outcomes.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
AHP
2022-AA52 Amber To meet the ongoing demands of
the AHP service to improve patient
outcomes and deliver the right care
in the right place by the right person
Secure funding for permanent posts
Complete
Progress recruitment
Ongoing
Permanent funding received from North Ayrshire HSCP and
agreement to recruit to posts on permanent basis which has been
successful with the exception of Speech and Language Therapy. 
Have reviewed role and will go back out to recruit on amended role
with greater confidence to recruit.
North Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment challenges and ability to
fill posts
Service pressures and ability to meet
deliverables
For all areas continue to explore
innovative ways to recruit and
remobilise services post Covid.
UC1 NAHSCP Strategic Plan
Caring for Ayrshire
AHPs are able to achieve earlier intervention and see patients
right place, right time to enable more positive patient outcomes.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
CAMHS
2022-AA53 Green Delivery of National Secure
Adolescent Inpatient Services
(NSAIS) "Foxgrove"
Pathways agreed Q3 2022/23
Workforce agreed and in place Q4
2022/23
Unit Operational Q4 2022/23
Recruitment delayed due to NSD North Ayrshire HSCP Delays in recruitment
Referrals
NSD Decision making
Regular stakeholder meetings UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-27
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services: national services
specification
Children and adolescents will be provided with the complex
mental health care and support services they need within an
appropriate environment in Scotland
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
CAMHS
2022-AA54 Green Prevent admission of under 18s to
Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit
(IPCU)
Soft Launch in Jul/ Aug - 7 day working All Band 6 Charge Nurse posts recruited to.  Soft launch imminent
- staff will work 7 days from 9am -5pm
North Ayrshire HSCP Recruitment and Retention of staff
Accommodation capacity 
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
CAMHS
2022-AA55 Green Develop and implement service to
provide an early intervention for
people with a first episode of
psychosis
Develop Pathway
March 23
Initial conversations being had.  Operational Responsibility and
model to be explored
North Ayrshire HSCP Clinical Governance framework &
accountability yet to be decided
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2022-AA56 Green Increase access to diagnostic
support for patients with dementia
Recruitment to posts
Develop Care Pathway
Post diagnostic support staff in post. CST groups now up and
running in Troon, Prestwick and Ayr. Girvan planned for August
2022 
South Ayrshire HSCP Resource through additional funding
Recruitment to posts
Post Covid delays in patients
presenting and therefore further
along their illness trajectories
consequently may have difficulty
with understanding
See families and provide support UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2022-AA57 Green To carryout a workforce analysis to
ensure the right people are in the
right place to meet service need
To provide Link Workers in every GP
Practice to link people to voluntary and
third sector support
Adequate Community Mental Health
Team to respond to the new National
Mental Health standards for CMHT
Recruitment complete for community link practitioners. Now
secured 10 CLPs across South Ayrshire servicing every GP
practice as well as offering specific locality based support to the
Wallacetown area.  Workforce analysis completed in CMHT
which identified shortfall in capacity. Additional funding being
sought from range of funding options. In interim, clinical activities
are being RAG rated and prioritised to ensure risks are reduced
as much as is possible. 
South Ayrshire HSCP Resource through additional funding
Recruitment to posts
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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2022-AA58 Amber Identify essential infrastructure for
service bases and for delivering
interventions i.e. group therapy and
one to one treatment.
Carry out a scope of accommodation 
across the NHS and Local Authority
estates portfolio so as to be able to
provide interventions as close to local
communities as possible.
By October 22
New key deliverable North Ayrshire HSCP Without this essential infrastructure
it will be difficult to stabilise and
reform.
Utilisation of digital platforms for
on-line groups
Exhaustions of NHS/ NAC
facilities
Exhaustions of community
resources available
Funding of external opportunities
Purchase of accommodation
appropriate to needs
UC1 Delivering Core Service. Accommodation will ensure that services, care and treatment is
delivered local and as close to the individual requiring this care
and treatment as possible.   Without appropriate
accommodation, waiting lists are likely to increase, with
potential for associated risks.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2022-AA59 Green Deliver key 2021-22 actions and
improvements identified in the
Suicide Action Plan
Reduce deaths by suicide. Increase staff
and community awareness in line with
NES training framework. Deliver
outcomes in line with national suicide
prevention strategy. Review all deaths by
suicide to support learning and
improvements.
Actions included in 21/22 action plan were progressed. Also
contributing to the review of national suicide strategy to inform
new approach. Seeking to recruit dedicated post holder to support
progress in relation to East Ayrshire's action plan.
East Ayrshire HSCP Lack of dedicated , full-time resource
to support this agenda. This
important issue becomes subsumed
into a range of additional priority
areas.
Re-energise the agenda to
support key improvements.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 East Ayrshire HSCP
strategic plan 2021-2030, Every Life Matters 2018
Inequalities is a key issue for those at risk of suicide. Lack of
opportunity, trauma, the increase in cost of living, debt and lack
of employment each have the capacity to result in people
feeling hopeless, helpless and at risk of considering suicide.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2022-AA60 Amber Implement Distress Brief
Interventions pathways
Improved pathways for people in distress Ayrshire is an associate to the national DBI programme.
Pathways are being scaled up in GP practices and ED Ayr. 
Penumbra is the delivery partner and North Ayrshire leads on
contract monitoring.
East Ayrshire HSCP Lack of progress with scale up
across all Ayrshire GP practices.
Lack of scale up in ED due to
competing pressures. Both could
result in disinvestment in DBI
programme.
DBI board is operational and
scrutinising data. Formal review
is scheduled to be undertaken to
support scale up.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 East Ayrshire HSCP
strategic plan 2021-2030, Every Life Matters 2018
Often people present in distress as a result of poor home
circumstances, trauma and many of the inequalities that result
in poor personal outcomes.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2022-AA61 Amber Re-design Adult Mental Health
Services to simply access pathways
Clearer Access Points for individuals and
referrers to mental health services and
supports. Better outcomes for individuals
with mental health issues. Early
intervention and prevention/ self
management approaches for people with
milder symptoms. Clear treatment
pathways for mild and more severe
conditions.
Mental Health Practitioner 's, self help workers and community
connectors in Primary Care support early assessment and
signposting to community support organisations. Additionally
guided self-help supports development of self management for
lower level symptoms.
East Ayrshire HSCP Lack of recurring funding for 3 self
help worker roles funding via
remobilisation funds could result in
more reliance on more formal
supports.
Consideration being given to
alternative funding routes to
support retention of staff.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Framework for supporting People through Recovery and
Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic 2021
Focusing on self management, early intervention and
prevention helps prevent worsening of symptoms and enables
individuals, families and communities to be more mentally well.
This in turn promotes better outcomes.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Community
2022-AA62 Green Undertake a review of the provision
of 24 hour packages of community
based supports:  Right Support in
the Right Way at the Right Time
Fewer people reliant on paid supports on
an individual 1-1 basis. Sharing of
support services across a close
geographical area. Use of technological
devices in order to reduce in person
support where indicated. Robust risk
assessments to ensure safety and well
being outcomes are maintained. People
live more independent lives and develop
personal self management skills and
confidence.
Numerous responder hubs are operating across East Ayrshire
with staff support hubs available for ad hoc supports. Further
responder hubs are in the planning stages.
East Ayrshire HSCP Implications for provider
sustainability as formal  overnight
supports are reduced. Deterioration
of people's condition resulting in
increased care and support needs.
Providers are made aware of the
intention to support individuals to
live as independently as they are
able. Additional opportunities are
available for providers to
consider. Careful planning and
assessment of individual
capabilities is undertaken and
very gradual, individualised
reduction in support hours are
made. If a person requires
additional support at any time,
this is assessed quickly and
facilitated.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Adult with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Traditional models of support for people with learning disabilities
was limiting in terms of independence and created a reliance on
formal supports rather than enhancing life skills. This approach
goes some significant way to redressing the balance.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Inpatients
2022-AA63 Amber Consideration of extended response
service for those 65 and over, at
home
Band 6 secondment for 12 months to
scope effectiveness of outreach model to
facilitate early discharge and prevention
of admission/readmission in association
with South CMHT(E).
Expect report out at September 23.   
Recent addition to Elderly Liaison
services will be reviewed and considered
with outreach model above what
preferred new service could be.
Initial agreement given at North PSMT, paper being presented to
SPOG for sign off in July 22.
North Ayrshire HSCP Continued increased demand for
inpatient beds beyond capacity. Risk
of adverse event in
community/inappropriate care setting
of person awaiting psychiatric
inpatient bed. Risk of admission
when community support
could/should have been offered.
Requirement to place person in out-
of-area bed if no capacity in A&A.
Input from CMHT€
Out-of-hours support from
unscheduled care services
Input from Elderly Liaison
services to persons in Acute
Hospital and Community
Hospital settings                           
Effective discharge planning
UC1 Caring For Ayrshire, Mental Health Act, Dementia Strategy,
Mental Health Strategy, Ayrshire and Arran Discharge Planning
Agreement, NMC Code of Conduct
Persons requiring psychiatric inpatient assessment/treatment
will receive the right care at the right time by a competent
workforce as close to home as possible
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Inpatients
2022-AA64 Amber Re-provision of Forensic
Rehabilitation Services within a
community setting at Warrix
Avenue
To develop outline business case
by March 23
Briefing paper to describe request/ambition yet to be tabled at
North OSMT, SPOG - presumably IPB for consideration/approval.
Will aim to do so by September 22.
North Ayrshire HSCP Current provision in Ward 7C both
benefits from co-location and is
hindered by being in a hospital
setting. Success of Warrix Avenue
has proven this could be done
differently and embrace rehabilitation
benefit/freedom being in community
setting would bring.
Current service being
successfully delivered from 7C.          
Warrix Avenue provision useful
to inform this future plan.
UC1 Caring For Ayrshire, Mental Health Act, Criminal Procedures
Act, Mental Health Strategy, Ayrshire and Arran Discharge
Planning Agreement.
Support destigmatisation of 'Forensic' population by being
placed in the community.    More effective delivery of service by
being in the community.  Equitable service for this client group
by being placed in the community as are those in Warrix
Avenue.  Less restrictions as would not be in a Hospital setting
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA65 Amber Enhance Mental Health and
Learning Disability teams to support
complex care in the community,
avoiding acute admission and
supporting timely assessment and
review.
Job Descriptions for Nursing Staff
(anticipated Band 6 and Band 3)
submitted for Job Evaluation - June 22;
Set up steering group - June 22
Develop relevant evaluation
plans/capacity - September 22
Complete recruitment to ISS - October
22
Establish team and initial ways of
working/links to existing services -
First meeting of planning group linked to LD Intensive Support
Service took place in June 2022, with a focus on the need to
progress job descriptions for various team roles.
Job descriptions have now been submitted to job evaluation for
Nursing roles in first instance.
North Ayrshire HSCP The potential challenge of recruiting
to the various posts with in the  ISS
has been highlighted.  Roles being
secured by internal candidates thus
putting a strain on other parts of the
service in terms of experienced staff.
B road discussions to take place
with local profession leads
around using existing resource
in different ways (e.g.
supplementing existing hours),
but also careful consideration to
variety of forums posts are
advertised in, as well as how
they are advertised (e.g.
showcasing the ISS as an
innovative development within a
service which is seeing
significant investment on a
variety of fronts)
UC1 Coming Home Report (Scottish Government, 2018); Coming
Home Implementation Report (Scottish Government, 2022);
Keys to Life (Scottish Government, 2013); Keys to Life
Implementation Framework (Scottish Government, 2019);
Caring for Ayrshire; NAHSCP Strategic Commissioning Plan
2022-2030
The ISS will have a key role in supporting individuals with
complex needs to link to and benefit from the broad range of
supports and opportunities within their communities, as well as
skilling up provides and others to better respond to the needs of
individuals.  In this way, it will act to address inequalities in
wellbeing outcomes which can be linked to lack of
flexibility/skills/knowledge in services and communities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA66 Amber Review 7A model of assessment
and treatment in order to establish
necessary capacity in terms of
beds, staffing, and ability to meet
client outcomes.
Gather baseline data and present to
management team – June 22
Establish ongoing data reporting
mechanisms to enable
improvement/capacity revision – August
22
Develop proposal around new model
(environment, bed numbers, practice) –
November 22
7A successfully applied to be part of a learning collaborative led
by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, linked to the SPSP agenda
in Mental Health services.  As part of this, 7A staff are exploring,
in partnership with other involved wards and Quality Improvement
colleagues, improvement activities which relate to the collaborative
aims.  7A has also undertaken some initial data gathering around
activity since opening, and will continue to build on this as part of
exploring/evolving its practice.
North Ayrshire HSCP Sickness/absence and the
challenges of the ward environment
continue to impact on staff
availability and create a frequent
reliance on bank staff who are not
appropriately trained so as to fulfil
the full remit of their role within the
environment and with the client
group.
Address staff welfare as well as
broader good practice as part of
SPSP collaborative work.
UC1 Keys to Life (2013); Keys to Life Implementation Framework
(2019); Caring for Ayrshire; NAHSCP Strategic Commissioning
Plan 2022-2030; Scottish Patient Safety Programme
Ward 7A is an in-patient environment. As part of reflecting on
seclusion/restraint practice within the HIS collaborative, 7A
staff are considering the role of activities and purposeful
engagement, and means of further promoting this within the
ward.  Potentially, any work undertaken in this regard will
impact on the ability of individuals to be included within and
benefit from a broader range of community opportunities. 
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA67 Amber Implement new ways of working
within Trindlemoss Day
Opportunities in order to facilitate a
shift from building based to
community focused activities, with
integration, inclusivity, and the
achievement of meaningful
outcomes at their core.
Complete organisational/staffing
restructure – July 22
Establish effective ongoing methods of 
engagement with clients, families, and
other stakeholders – November 22
Evidence a clear shift in the variety and
location of activities clients are linked to,
including an increase in the number of
collaborations with community partners
across North Ayrshire – June 23
As part of this, Trindlemoss has reviewed staffing roles,
implemented a new staff structure, and has almost completed a
significant programme of staff transition and recruitment.  It also
continues to work with HIS, in Phase 3 of a learning collaborative
focused on redesigning day services for people with learning
disabilities
North Ayrshire HSCP Scale of change being sought has
and may in the future meet with
resistance from some stakeholders. 
Should the new ways of working not
be fully embraced and embedded,
sufficient capacity may not be
created to fully meet the needs of
younger people in transition.
Trindlemoss is developing a plan
for ongoing engagement with
stakeholders, and creating new
opportunities for involvement
such as work to be facilitated by
2 interns from the Glasgow
School of Art.  It will also benefit
from an Engagement post which
is to be trialled for 1-year within
the Learning Disability Service.
UC1 Keys to Life (2013); Keys to Life Implementation Framework
(2019); Caring for Ayrshire; NAHSCP Strategic Commissioning
Plan 2022-2030
Greater integration of people with learning disabilities within
their communities is core to the aims of Trindlemoss.  As part of
this, Trindlemoss is linking with a broad range of partners to
create and promote greater equality and new opportunities in
relation to issues such as physical activity (e.g. partnering with
Woodland Wakeup in relation to new outdoor learning
opportunities) and employment (e.g. linking into discussions
within the Local Employment Partnership around new
approaches to promoting employment opportunities for people
with disabilities).
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA68 Amber Undertake needs assessment to
identify the future needs of the
population of individuals requiring
complex care arrangements in
North Ayrshire, to meet these needs
and identify infrastructure gaps /
opportunities.
Baseline scoping exercise to be
completed – July 22
Identify models of good practice
elsewhere across Scotland/UK and
visit/connect as relevant – October 22
Engage with existing clients/families and
relevant partners (complex/PMLD)
around their experiences of current
provision with a view to shaping plans
around future provision – January 23
Develop proposal around necessary
infrastructure development – March 23
An initial scoping paper has been drafted regarding the current
state of play in relation to individuals with complex needs in North
Ayrshire, drawing in issues such as Housing and in-patient
provision.
North Ayrshire HSCP Provider economy within North
Ayrshire remains fragile; Providers
continue to open new facilities within
North Ayrshire which draw in clients
from other areas, but place additional
demands on local services. 
Intensive Support Service will
enable a new dialogue with
providers, focused on developing
their existing capacity.  Better
understanding of local complex
needs population and existing
resource will help us to work
better with providers to help
shape the local market
appropriately, and continue to
foster pro-active discussion
about potential future
developments on both sides.
UC1 Coming Home Report (Scottish Government, 2018); Coming
Home Implementation Report (Scottish Government, 2022);
Keys to Life (Scottish Government, 2013); Keys to Life
Implementation Framework (Scottish Government, 2019);
Caring for Ayrshire; NAHSCP Strategic Commissioning Plan
2022-2030
Complex needs are in part a function of the needs and abilities
of individuals, and in part a function of the availability/flexibility
(or lack thereof) regarding local services and opportunities. 
Better understanding the challenges experienced by those who
can be considered as presenting with complex support needs
will help us to shape services and communities appropriately,
and thereby promote greater equality in health and other
outcomes.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA69 Green Implement Phase 2 of New Models
of Assisted Living Programme, in
line with East Ayrshire Council's
Strategic Housing Investment Plan
Individuals with complex needs are
supported to live good quality lives as
independently as they are able.
Additional supported accommodation
tenancies are available in line with the
Strategic Housing Investment Plan
There were some build delays as a result of the pandemic. This is
now back on track with the next supported accommodation,
Quarryknowe, on track for opening end August 22. Individuals
have been identified for these tenancies and are being supported
through the legal process to support the moves.
East Ayrshire HSCP Unexpected delays with contractor
could delay handover of the
property. People previously identified
for the property could choose not to
move. Delays in the legal process at
court could delay the move for
individuals.
Regular meetings with the
contractor to ensure any delays
are highlighted. Individuals and
families have been involved
throughout the planning stages
so unlikely that people will
withdraw. If someone chooses
not to move, there are a number
of other individuals who could
also be offered a tenancy. In
terms of the legal process, staff
are being encouraged to process
intervention orders quickly in
order to expedite.
UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Adult with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
People with learning disabilities and complex needs are often
subject to stigmatising in their local community. In addition
many people with learning disabilities experience poorer health
outcomes and have less access to services and supports
enabling them to live good quality lives. This approach supports
the person to maximise their independence whilst having
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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA70 Green Implement the new Day Services
Model
Blended model of day service support
which is individually tailored to the
person's needs. Less reliance on building
based supports and more community
based activities. Revision of staffing
structure to support more autonomous
practice.
Day service BSVR has been completed and is fully implemented. East Ayrshire HSCP Complete Complete UC1 Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
East Ayrshire HSCP strategic plan 2021-2030
Adult with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Supporting people with learning disabilities to utilise community
based activities supports a reduction in stigma and increases
opportunities to challenge the inequalities faced by this group of
people.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA71 Green New South Ayrshire Learning
Disability Strategy  
IJB Endorsed  - Jun 22
Strategy Launch - August 22
Establish SPOC and embed MDT
working within LD Services - December
23
Quarterly report to the local government groups on the
deliverables and action plans culminating from the strategy
South Ayrshire HSCP UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA72 Green Implement a 7 day building based
service to develop new ways of
working within Day Opportunities in
order to consider combining building
based services with community
focused activities, and the
achievement of meaningful
outcomes for residents with a LD in
South Ayrshire .
Complete consultation on a 7
day building based service with support
from SCLD and the league of champions
board  – August 22
Establish individual with service users,
carer, legal proxy’s and staff – November
22
Evidence a clear shift in the variety and
location of activities clients are linked to,
including an increase in the number of
collaborations with community partners
across North Ayrshire – June 23
Working with HIS, as part of the learning collaborative focussed
on redesigning day services for people with learning disabilities
South Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Keys to Life (2013); Keys to Life Implementation Framework
(2019); Caring for Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA73 Green Undertake needs assessment to
identify the future needs of the
population of individuals requiring
complex care arrangements outwith
South Ayrshire, to look at needs
and identify opportunities to return
home.
ELT paper to be completed requesting a
band 6 and social worker to assess and
review our South residents who are out
of area – July 22
Liaise with establishments in South
Ayrshire to identify models of support to
replicate the care provided required to
bring residents home – March 23
Engage with existing clients/families and
relevant partners (complex/PMLD)
around their experiences of current
provision with a view to shaping plans
around future provision – January 23
Develop proposal around necessary
infrastructure development – March 23
An ELT paper has been drafted to request use of Coming Home
monies from Scottish Government to fully assess and review
South Ayrshire residents and ascertain if we can provide the care
within South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Coming Home Report (Scottish Government, 2018); Coming
Home Implementation Report (Scottish Government, 2022);
Keys to Life (Scottish Government, 2013); Keys to Life
Implementation Framework (Scottish Government, 2019);
Caring for Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Learning Disability
2022-AA74 Green Implement  3rd Core and Cluster in
Ayr Town centre
Individuals with complex needs are
supported to live good quality lives as
independently as they are able. There will
be a supported accommodation flat to
accommodate individuals who are in
crisis and  no longer able to remain in the
family home or community. This will
minimise the need for hospital care.    
The Core and Cluster will be complete and open in December  22. 
Individuals have been identified for tenancies, enhanced telecare
and provider is being secured.
South Ayrshire HSCP UC1 Coming Home Report (Scottish Government, 2018); Coming
Home Implementation Report (Scottish Government, 2022);
Keys to Life (Scottish Government, 2013); Keys to Life
Implementation Framework (Scottish Government, 2019);
Caring for Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Psychological Therapies
2022-AA75 Green Develop and Implement Infant
Mental Health Service
Pathways developed and service
operational
March 23
Infant mental health service recruitment has commenced, with
both nursing and psychology successful in filling all vacancies.
Start dates ca September/October 22. OT and Admin in process
of recruitment.
North Ayrshire HSCP Lack of physical space Initial plan is to use hot desking
within Perinatal services, whilst
long term aims are to raise with
estates and examine further
options.
UC1
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Mental Health
Unscheduled Care
2022-AA76 Green Elderly Mental Health Liaison Team
continue to work at full capacity
To increase the nursing workforce, by
end of financial year.
Secured funding for 2 X permanent Band 6  Charge Nurses and 2
X Band 5 staff Nurses.   All 4 members of nursing staff are in
post.
North Ayrshire HSCP Demand continues to rise as a result
of complex patients being admitted to
acute hospitals.  The impact of
delayed discharges on Elderly
Liaison is having patients longer on
their case loads.
Test of Change is currently
undergoing  with MH ANP within
the team which will benefit both
Nursing staff as well as Medical
staff. Also currently reviewing
what other disciplines within the
team would be  advantageous
thus allowing a more holistic
approach to patients.
UC1 Urgent and Emergency/Unscheduled Care
Redesign of Urgent Care (Locally & Nationally)
Caring for Ayrshire
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2022-AA77 New Review the Enhanced Services
currently provided by GP practices
to ensure fit for purpose and
sustainability.
2022/23
Develop and produce a commissioning
plan to define all enhanced services 
including current activity / cost and agree
clear specification, audit ownership and
assurance plan.
Terms of Reference and Group established with clear aims and
outcomes.
Some Enhanced Services have not
been reviewed for some time
therefore significant input across
organisations/partners may be
needed to ensure still fit for purpose
or service changed / removed from
provision.
EQIAs may be required for any
potential changes impacting on
service delivery.
Engagement from GPs to continue
providing Enhanced Services and
additional financial commitment may
be required.
Any change to service delivery
will be implemented on
consultation with LMC / GP Sub
and CMT. Reps from appropriate
teams will be consulted on
content of ES. Consider use of
EQIA Assessment for relevance
to establish if full EQIA is
necessary for any ES being
changed.
UC1 PCIP and primary care recovery programmes Supports access and delivery of General Medical Services
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2022-AA78 New Delivery of the Recovery of
Children's Oral Health and Dentistry
Delivery of the Additional Toothbrushing
Packs
Implementation of targeted interventions
Recruitment of Additional Dental Health Support Workers in
progress
Development of programmes of work to identify the children for
the targeted interventions
UC1 Oral Health Improvement Plan
NHSAA Oral Health Strategy 10 year Plan 2013-2023
The programmes of work associated with this additional funding
will increase toothbrushing resources and direct support from
Dental Health Support Workers to our most vulnerable families. 
Ensuring these families are registered with a dentist and are
supported to attend appointments regularly. The primary focus
of the work will be supporting families from SIMD1 areas and
ethnic minorities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Primary Care 2022-AA79 New Recovery of Public Dental Services Return to pre-pandemic waiting times
Increased provision of Emergency Dental
Services while GDS remobilises
Recruitment of additional Dentists, Therapists, Dental Nurses and
other support staff in progress
Development of new Patient pathways
Maximise utilisation of skill mix within the Dental Team
Inability to recruit to key professional
roles resulting in decreased access
to emergency dental care or
increased waiting times for routine
treatment for unregistered patients.
Monthly review of Waiting Times UC1 Oral Health Improvement Plan
NHSAA Oral Health Strategy 10 year Plan 2013-2023
Increased sustainability of the PDS will support patients access
emergency care or unregistered patients to receive routine care
whilst General Dental Practice continues to recover from the
pandemic.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA80 Green Joint pathway between Ayrshire
Urgent Care Service and SAS to
provide Professional to Professional
decision support to avoid
unnecessary conveyance of
patients to acute hospital sites.
Implement pathway between SAS and
AUCS to support advanced paramedic
practitioners (APPs) who clinically
assess all referrals to support
alternatives or a scheduled presentation
that doesn’t require SAS attendance.
June 22
SAS/FNC model in place to avoid unnecessary conveyance.
Shared experience and knowledge has aided improvement of
pathways.
Call volumes: on average 10 calls per day from SAS supported
with alternative pathways
Pilot initiated to determine a system to encourage information and
advice sharing between SAS Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
and GP from within AUCS with an aim to support appropriate
patients to be redirected to alternative pathways.
Continuation of workforce
commitment and co-location
arrangements.
Shared learning and reflection of
key benefits is being undertaken
and co-location of team is well
established - any arising risk
could be mitigated through
discussion between operational
managers involved.
UC1 RUC
Mental Health Recovery Strategy
Unscheduled Care
Creates a more effective patient journey ensuring patients are
routed to the most appropriate service for follow up care and
potentially prevent an inappropriate acute attendance .
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA81 Green Enhanced Mental Health Pathway
via FNC for Emergency Services
(SAS/Police Scotland) to access
direct care for patients requiring
emergency mental health
interventions.
Mental Health pathway into Unscheduled
and Urgent Care reviewed and
enhanced.  Building on established
pathways with enhancements based on
RUC Workstream aims.
June 22
Emergency service (SAS/Police Scotland) pathway in place
through FNC to access Urgent Mental Health Services. An
average of 25 people per week have been accessing this
alternative pathway since going live in May 22.
Plans are in place to centralise emergency MH interventions in a
community hospital based hub, to facilitate short term admissions
up to 72 hours.
Recruitment to posts for key staff will
be vital in order to deliver this
additional work. Utilisation of Flow
Navigation Centre as single point of
access to appropriate mental health
team response.
Management of recruitment and
key initiatives has oversight
provided by Service Manager,
Pan Ayrshire Unscheduled Care
Mental Health. Join working
arrangements with AUCS/FNC
team members.
UC1 RUC
Mental Health Recovery Strategy
Unscheduled Care
Supports improved and enhanced patient pathway for patients
suffering from mental health crisis ensuring they receive the
most appropriate care at the point of contact.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA82 New Implement Redesigned  Community
Pharmacy pathways into Urgent
and Unscheduled Care, and create
pathways for patients to be
redirected to pharmacy
interventions appropriately out of
ED.
Introduce a pathway between Pharmacy
and ED via FNC for appropriate
scheduled referral to ED.
December 22
Scoping work initiated;
Analysis of Demand Profile;
Linking with Primary and Community Teams in signposting to
appropriate primary and community delivered health and care
Ability to schedule appointment in
ED is dependant on availability
Scheduling availability informed
by USC Demand and Capacity
model
UC1 Urgent and Unscheduled Care Collaborative - HI1 Care Closer
to Home and HI2 Redesign of Urgent Care
Ensuring patients access the right pathway of care for them at
the appropriate time is imperative. Scheduling allows patients
with accessibility issues time to arrange transport to the
appropriate care if required, or alternatively to access patient
transport. This ensures that no patient is disadvantaged in
accessing their healthcare needs based on availability of
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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA83 New Implement Alternative pathways to
enable additional
Signposting/Redirections to FNC
where appropriate
Complement the pathways from ED via
FNC for redirection of patients into
appropriate other services.
Utilising Near Me
Scoping work initiated;
Analysis of Demand Profile
Service pressures on ED team may
lead to lack of time to signpost
patients to appropriate services in
future as an alternative to ED
attendance.  Other pressures on the
wider system may reduce the
number of alternatives.
HCSW funded by RUC to
support redirections/signposting
of patients to alternatives
UC1 Urgent and Unscheduled Care Collaborative - HI1 Care Closer
to Home; HI2 Redesign of Urgent Care; HI4 - Urgent and
Emergency Assessment
Ensuring patients access the right pathway of care for them at
the appropriate time is imperative. Scheduling allows patients
with accessibility issues time to arrange transport to the
appropriate care if required, or alternatively to access patient
transport. This ensures that no patient is disadvantaged in
accessing their healthcare needs based on availability of
transport, distance travelled, or caring responsibilities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA84 Green Expansion of FNC model to support
each patient's journey, from
community, through each episode
of care, back to the patient returning
home.
Building on phase 1 of RUC Programme
identify alternative referral pathways for
patients to provide the right care, as
close to home as is possible and provide
this as quickly as possible for each
individual patient.
FNC established in November 2020 continues to operate
scheduling to ED/MIU and offer doctor advice or onwards referral. 
Flow Navigation Centre acts as a hub and single point of access
but there is considerable potential for further expansion to refer to
other pathways.
Current risks include system
pressures leading to scheduling
being paused due to two service
delivery models then in place which
creates a two tier service for
patients.
Work to commence in
developing a more sophisticated
model of scheduling to allow
appointments to only be given
when capacity allows.  This will
link to, and be informed by wider
collaborative work on modelling
unscheduled care.
UC1 Urgent and Unscheduled Care Collaborative - HI1 Care Closer
to Home and HI2 Redesign of Urgent Care
Ensuring patients access the right pathway of care for them at
the appropriate time is imperative.  Scheduling allows patients
with accessibility issues time to arrange transport to the
appropriate care if required, or alternatively to access patient
transport.  This ensures that no patient is disadvantaged in
accessing their healthcare needs based on availability of
transport, distance travelled, or caring responsibilities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA85 Green Musculoskeletal (MSK) - Urgent
Care Pathway
(1) Scope Demand
(2) Pilot and Embed enhanced triage
(3) Pilot and Embed direct referral
(4) Optimise Self Care
(5) Optimise Community Support
(6) Evaluate, review and improve
Scoping work initiated
Recruitment to key posts initiated
Ability to recruit to key posts central
to the progression of the pathway.
Building consensus for service
delivery model across a broad
spectrum of operational stakeholders
• Detailed Test of Change
documentation and project plan
• Regular Programme
Management Meetings
• Regular Performance
Monitoring and evaluation
UC1 Urgent and Unscheduled Care Collaborative - HI1 Care Closer
to Home; HI2 Redesign of Urgent Care; HI3 - Virtual capacity
Ensuring patients access the right pathway of care for them at
the appropriate time is imperative. Scheduling allows patients
with accessibility issues time to arrange transport to the
appropriate care if required, or alternatively to access patient
transport. This ensures that no patient is disadvantaged in
accessing their healthcare needs based on availability of
transport, distance travelled, or caring responsibilities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA86 New Integration of FNC as triage route
for ambulatory interface care
programmes
(1) FNC to facilitate local expansion of
remote health monitoring for respiratory
patients
(2) FNC to expand prof to prof
consultation between SAS crews and
local services such as RRR and Falls
teams
Scoping work initiated;
Analysis of Demand Profile;
Linking with Primary and Community Teams in signposting to
appropriate primary and community delivered health and care
FNC Capacity
Effective use of technology
Predict demand based on
previous activity and resource
FNC appropriately to meet need
UC1 Urgent and Unscheduled Care Collaborative - HI1 Care Closer
to Home; HI2 Redesign of Urgent Care; HI3 - Virtual capacity;
HI8 - Community Focused Integrated Care
Ensuring patients access the right pathway of care for them at
the appropriate time is imperative. Scheduling allows patients
with accessibility issues time to arrange transport to the
appropriate care if required, or alternatively to access patient
transport. This ensures that no patient is disadvantaged in
accessing their healthcare needs based on availability of
transport, distance travelled, or caring responsibilities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA87 Green RUC Pathways: Accessible
pathways of care for patients based
on the Scottish Approach to Service
Design (Discover, Define, Develop,
Deliver). Clear public Messaging
and Comms
(1) Assess and define all available RUC
pathways and how they intersect
(2) Assess the best and most effective
ways to communicate these to the
general public, health services and
professionals
(3) Engage with NHS A&A Comms
Team and design and implement a
communications strategy
RUC Phase 1 set out the public messaging around accessing
urgent care and patients being able to access appointments to
MIU/ED.  Next steps would be to build on this.
Lack of accessibility to the
appropriate pathways to ensure all
services help navigate patients to the
appropriate service, regardless of
entry point
Effective communication
channels, agreed service
navigation points, adequate
knowledge within staffing 
groups, monitoring and
evaluation of patient experience
through pathways
UC1 Urgent and Unscheduled Care Collaborative - HI1 Care Closer
to Home; HI2 Redesign of Urgent Care; HI4 - Urgent and
Emergency Assessment
Ensuring patients access the right pathway of care for them at
the appropriate time is imperative. Scheduling allows patients
with accessibility issues time to arrange transport to the
appropriate care if required, or alternatively to access patient
transport. This ensures that no patient is disadvantaged in
accessing their healthcare needs based on availability of
transport, distance travelled, or caring responsibilities.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Redesign of Urgent Care 2022-AA88 New Implementation of a Covid/Non-
Covid Remote Health Monitoring
integrated pathway utilising pulse
oximeters, supported by digital
services
Implement Respiratory RHM pathway
providing pulse oximeters, alongside
clinical advice within GP practices, within
GPOOH services and at Acute front
Door (ED/CAU). July 22
Through provision of pulse oximeter
devices alongside clinical advice and
support integrate the local pathway
approach with the national Covid RHM
pathway to expand the inclusion criteria,
supporting more people to self manage
and escalate to appropriate care as
needed
Development of pathway criteria alongside clinicians to scope
benefit and impact of implementation of local pathway. Sourced
additional devices and distribution plan based on data identifying
areas of need across Ayrshire and Arran.
Development of patient leaflets to advice patients of points of
escalation, as advised by their clinician.
Supply of devices to meet all patient
need.
Management of demand for
devices with registration of
patients through a clinical
mailbox.
UC1 Covid 19 Remobilisation & Recovery
Urgent and Unscheduled Care Collaborative - HI1 Care Closer
to Home; HI2 Redesign of Urgent Care; HI3 - Virtual capacity
Sustainability of providing treatment to our most vulnerable
patients with worsening Covid symptoms reducing the need for
secondary care intervention. Supporting informed self-care
when safe and appropriate to do so.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Unscheduled Care 2022-AA89 Green Right sizing the bed footprint
High Impact Change 3 (Virtual
Capacity)
Develop Hospital at Home & increase
capacity
Scope potential demand to inform
business case for expansion of OPAT
Rapid Respiratory Home Service Model
in place in 3 areas for East Ayrshire
Focus on development of Home First
& rapid response community & hospital
transition teams.
Increase Hospital at Home capacity from 6 to 28 virtual beds by
January 23
Expansion from Lower limb cellulitis to further OPAT service not
developed as yet
Expansion of Rapid Respiratory home service beyond existing
East Ayrshire model not in place as yet.
Home First Band 6 posts out to advert x 4 in post with an
additional 5 required to roll out Home First/DwD work
Inability to recruit & retain adequate
workforce
UC1 Urgent & Unscheduled Care Programme & SG Self-
Assessment RADAR
Pre, intra & post hospital Workstreams as part of the USC
Collaborative work including 6 essential actions, Discharge
without delay & interface work.
7 Days of Solutions/Perfect week & Full System DwD focus
events.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Unscheduled Care 2022-AA90 Green Right sizing the bed footprint
High Impact Change 3 (Urgent &
Emergency Assessment)
Model & develop a data suite to enable
us to right size the acute footprint to
speciality level which includes projected
virtual capacity
Review of rapid access to diagnostics
Review of time to senior decision maker
in ED & CAU
Review & development of alternatives to
inpatient stays including hot MDT
Clinics.
Optimise acute care as a speciality with a
focus on the first 48 hours of the patient
journey.
Information Team working with CapGemini to model
acute footprint to enable right sizing the bed footprint.
Review of diagnostic waits started through the DwD work & will
continue through continuing Full system DwD events
Currently we have an acute cardiac clinic in place further scoping
of other specialities under review.
Acute medicine governance work to be picked up through CAU
teams to identify information & enable an informed plan.
UC1 Urgent & Unscheduled Care Programme & SG Self-
Assessment RADAR
Pre, intra & post hospital Workstreams as part of the USC
Collaborative work including 6 essential actions, Discharge
without delay & interface work.
7 Days of Solutions/Perfect week & Full System DwD focus
events.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Unscheduled Care 2022-AA91 Green Right sizing the bed footprint
High Impact Change 8 (Community
Focused Integrated Care)
Review acute wards LOS & prioritise
areas above
the Scottish average through the DwD
Home First Programme.
Review all community rehab wards LOS
with a focus on benchmarking
comparable H&SCP's & then targeting
through DwD "Home First" work
Undertake System Wide  DwD focus
events as per below information
18th 19th  and 20th July
18th 19th and 20th August
7th - 14th September 7 days of solutions
5th 6th and 7th October
24th 25th and 26th October
14th 15th and 16th November
28th 29th and 30th November
All acute areas have had focused all system DwD event and a 7
days of solutions event by end June 22
Plan to replicate Full System Event in community hospitals with
next full system DwD event.
Inability of teams to participate in Full
system events
UC1 Urgent & Unscheduled Care Programme & SG Self-
Assessment RADAR
Pre, intra & post hospital Workstreams as part of the USC
Collaborative work including 6 essential actions, Discharge
without delay & interface work.
7 Days of Solutions/Perfect week & Full System DwD focus
events.
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Gynaecology
2022-AA92 Proposal Ensure a robust Unscheduled Care
Service for Emergency
Gynaecology
Emergency Gynaecology - formalise
model of care, collection of operational
data & patient feedback as baseline for
future developments scoping 2022 / 23
New deliverable UC1 Unscheduled Care Model Improve delivery of USC for Women experiencing Gynaecology
concerns
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA93 Green Develop a Paediatric Forensic
Medical Suite
Build of Paediatric Forensic Medical
Suite July 22
Readiness for facility commencement
July 22
Build on track for handover
Preparation on track
UC1 CMO Taskforce Rape & Sexual Assault (CYP) Improve health outcomes for vulnerable CYP
Child Protection / Child Sexual Abuse
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA94 Green Neonatal / Best Start
Deliver all neonatal requirements of
the Best Start Agenda
Fully develop Homecare service
November 22
Test of change in progress UC1 Best Start Improving access to and quality of services in line with Best
Start recommendations
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA95 Green Neonatal / Best Start
Deliver all neonatal requirements of
the Best Start Agenda
Review of Neonatal ITU / HDU / SCBU
Space in light of National Best Start
changes March 23
New deliverable UC1 Best Start Improving access to and quality of services in line with Best
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West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA96 Proposal Ensure a robust Unscheduled Care
Pathway for Paediatric Service
Review current USC pathway Ayr / UHC
/ CAU against relevant standards Jul 22
Develop Action plan as required by
review findings (TBC)
Engage stakeholders / family
participation in any required redesign and
deliver redesigned service (TBC)
New deliverable UC1 Serious Case Review Requirements (Child P) Improve delivery of USC for Children and Young People to
ensure safe, effective service
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA97 Proposal Unscheduled Care Pathway
Children's Assessment Unit
Plan & Costing of refurbishments to 
ensure fit for purpose  July 22
Agreement to Proceed with works (TBC)
Scoping in progress Funding not available UC1 Serious Case Review Requirements (Child P) Improve delivery of USC for Children and Young People to
ensure safe, effective service
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA98 Green Mental Health
Collaborative working with CAMHS
Psychiatric Liaison (Acute Care)
(1) Build of YP De-escalation Suite on
Paediatric Ward, Planning Phase July 22
(2) Build staff confidence with training to
support therapeutic observations -
CAMHS to deliver training March 23
(3) Develop sustainable Psychiatric
Liaison Model with CAMHS
(1) Funding secured, planning in progress
(2) New deliverable
(3) New deliverable
UC1 Caring for Ayrshire Improve outcomes for CYP admitted to Acute Care with
associated mental health needs
West of Scotland Ayrshire and
Arran
Urgent and unscheduled care Women and Children
Paediatrics
2022-AA99 Proposal Mental Health
Collaborative working with CAMHS
Neurodiversity Shared Care
(1) External review of shared care
pathways CAMHS / Community & Acute
Paediatrics including family & CYP
participation TBC 22
(2) Develop clear integrated pathways as
appropriate
(1) Scoping in progress UC1 Caring for Ayrshire Improve integrated care for CYP with Neuro developmental
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Key for status:
Proposal - New Project/funding not yet agreed
New - New project/funding agreed but not yet started
Red - Unlikely to complete on time/meet target
Anber - At risk - requires action
Green - On Track
Complete - Complete/Target met
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