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Item 10 - Independent DIG highlight and issues report -April 24

West Dunbartonshire Council · 16 May 2024
Back to Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board — 16 May 2024 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
Funding agreed to extend PoA project 24/25 with a view to broaden pathway to
mental health (Dementia post diagnostic support pathway).
Collaborative working between Carers of West Dunbartonshire and the Scottish Fire and
Rescue Service (SFRS)  to support people to live at home independently – two
developments underway
1) Provide support to ensure SFRS Community Action Teams are Carer aware
2) Develop pathway to support Fire Safety visits and supported referral process for Carers
in West Dunbartonshire.
2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed
Attendance remains variable by non HSCP staff - reminders have been sent to
encourage attendance / send deputy.  
3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting 
To identify key community groups and initiate early discussion around
potential engagement work in relation to what matters to them in terms of
health and social needs.
4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning
Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG?
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Identify staff groups to attend PoA awareness sessions to develop an informed
workforce.
Identify key community forums to initiate engagement opportunities on what matters
to them to maximise independent and healthy living. 
5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share