HSCP seeks people to join area planning groups

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is calling on communities to get involved in the planning of health and social care services.

One of the ways people can do this is through Locality Planning Groups (LPGs) which bring together NHS and council staff, community members, carers, representatives from the third and independent sectors and community-based groups who work together to improve the health and well being of the community in which they live.

The HSCP has four LPGs: Bute and Cowal; Helensburgh and Lomond; Oban, Lorn and Isles and Mid Argyll Kintyre and Islands.

These LPGs are up and running but still need carer and community council representation to join each.

The HSCP is looking for individuals who have an understanding and familiarity of their locality; awareness and experience in health and social care services; ability to commit to regular locality planning meetings - at least four per year, lasting around two hours per meeting; interest and enthusiasm for engagement and commitment to developing and delivering locality plans which reflect the needs and priorities of people across Argyll and Bute.

Register an interest or nominate community members (with the nominee’s permission) by Friday November 15. Contact Laureen McElroy by emailing nhs.abhscp@ nhs.net or by post at: FAO Business Improvement Manager, Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, Victoria Integrated Care Centre, Jeanie Deans Unit, 93 East King Street, Helensburgh, G84 7BU.