Item 16 - Empowered DIG report
West Dunbartonshire Council · 20 February 2025
Back to Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board — 20 February 2025 and its agenda
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Management Board Meeting Development and Improvement Groups (DIGs): Highlights and Issues Report FOR INFORMATION ONLY X FOR DECISION Name of DIG Empowered Date of report 22 January 2025 Name and email of lead contact Selina Ross selina@wdcvs.com 1 Highlights of activity and progress since last meeting DIG Action Plan 2024-6 and Membership Review Given the adoption of oversight of the Community Development Alliance action plan, the DIG members took the opportunity to review the DIG action plan to ensure a greater focus on additionality. The revised plan is presented for consideration. In light of this, DIG membership was also reviewed and additional representatives have now agreed to participate. Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Applications for Year 4 funding closed in late November 2024. The fund now in its fourth year was significantly over-subscribed, with an increased number of national organisation applications being received. The awarding panel consisting of representatives from Community Justice, HSCP, Community Planning, Working4U and WDCVS sat on December 11th and agreed awards to the full value of the fund (£263,101). Successful applicants were informed in December 2024 and diligence checks are ongoing. A full list of awardees will be made available on the conclusion of this process. Self-Management Assembly Over the last 2 third-sector census periods, it has been apparent that there is a perceived inequity of national intermediary support for local residents living with a long-term health condition. Considering the issue from a quality improvement perspective, an assembly model is now being piloted. The first assembly session will take place on March 25th in Clydebank Town Hall and will include a providers ‘marketplace’ and 3 themed breakout workshops. Consultation on the day will help to shape the direction of further activity. 2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed No current issues or risks to report. ITEM 16
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3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting The revised action plan and membership will have been completed and presented to the Management Board for approval. 4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? No current requests 5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share The spread of investments made through the CMHWB Fund will be available for onward sharing by the end of February 2025.