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Working together to make our health, care and support services better

Working together to make our health, care and support services better. A partnership between Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, third and independent sectors. Perspective from The Independent Sector. National c72% of Care Home beds provided by the Independent sector

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Working together to make our health, care and support services better

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  1. Working together to make our health, care and support services better A partnership between Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, third and independent sectors.

  2. Perspective fromThe Independent Sector National c72% of Care Home beds provided by the Independent sector c33% of Care at Home Hours provided by the Independent sector Representation on key policy groups Scottish Government Health & Social Care Integration Implementation Group National Steering Group for Joint Commissioning Reshaping Care for Older People Project & Steering Group Self-Directed Support Programme Group Local 100% of Residential Care Provision in D & G (inc Vol. Sector) 70% of Care at Home Provision in D & G Extremely challenging environment Representation on PYF Board Finance Sub Group Third & Independent Delivery Group 5 Work streams & associated working parties/1 Pathfinder Group

  3. Perspective fromThe Independent Sector Motivation Increased Understanding of Statutory sectors Change perceptions of the Independent Sector Be part of the challenge Influence on future care provision Allow providers to plan for the future

  4. Perspective fromThe Independent Sector To date Strengths Improved understanding of all sectors -by all sectors Early signs of progress from some work streams & Annan pathfinder Real engagement in some areas Weaknesses Slow pace (from an independent perspective) More initiatives from Independent sector required Resource issues Not seen as a `true` partner in all areas Have we really started to make a difference?

  5. Perspective fromThe Independent Sector To date Opportunities Utilise Independent sectors skills ,knowledge and assets More initiatives from Independent sector Look beyond current practice and perceptions Move at faster pace- take a few risks! Threats Apathy Independent sector resources Events overtake us all- were just about there! Perceptions of the Independent Sector do not positively change.

  6. Perspective fromThe Independent Sector Question? What type of `Partner` do you need/want to help address the challenges that are facing us all?

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