Item 9 - Independent DIG Report
West Dunbartonshire Council · 15 August 2024
Back to Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board — 15 August 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 Date set for POA session (July 2024) with Older People Mental Health Service to broaden pathway to mental health (Dementia post diagnostic support pathway), plan to include Link Workers from Alzheimer Scotland. Discussions with 3rd Sector organisation in West Dunbartonshire on POA to raise awareness of POA to their service users encouraging joint working and shared goals. Collaborative working between Carers of West Dunbartonshire and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to support people to live at home independently continues. 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 engage with key community groups around potential engagement work in relation to what matters to them in terms of health and social needs. Progress work collaboratively with Carers of West Dunbartonshire on the Short Breaks Policy and Carer Champions, new Carers Liaison Officer starting with the HSCP in August 2024. ITEM 9
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4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? 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