Item 7b - Independent DIG Update
West Dunbartonshire Council · 17 August 2023
Back to Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board — 17 August 2023 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 Independent DIG Date of report Update report Name and email of lead contact Fiona Taylor, Head of Health and Community Care Fiona.taylor2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 1 Highlights of activity and progress since last meeting Meeting held (face to face) 17th July 2023. The aim of this meeting was to build on the short and long term outcomes identified as priority DIG areas in January 2023. Priorities 23/23: • To have a better informed population who understand their responsibilities in health and social care cultivate a self-care approach • That Carers are better supported to look after their own health and social care needs as well as those of the person they are caring for. • To have increased awareness across the population of the need for pro- active engagement with Power of Attorney and anticipatory care planning. • Older people, inclusive of those in care homes, maintain their independence and engagement with their communities Attendance and participation was encouraging. The group focussed on one priority area ‘Increased awareness of the need for pro- active engagement with Power of Attorney and anticipatory care planning’ and, using the logic model, agreed resources required to deliver this outcome. Some of these resources link with other priority areas and will be further developed at the next meeting. ITEM 7b
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2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed Although attendance was improved, the majority of attendees were HSCP staff. It is however peak holiday season so this will be revised at the next meeting. 3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting Group were asked to consider the actions agreed at the meeting and cascade within their areas accordingly, seeking feedback and additional information or suggestions to enhance the current plan. 4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? The action plan remains a work in progress, and any evolving requirements will be presented in future reports. 5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share Improved attendance and the benefit of face to face meetings as a forum that supports active participation from those at the meeting.