Issue - meetings

Lorna Ahlquist advised the Group that the Third Sector Forum was not working properly in Bute but this was being addressed.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided.

Decision

It was agreed to continue this item until the next meeting.

Councillor Marshall gave the Group the NHS update advising that the Bute Pathfinder model was being implemented with positive feedback from the community.  The prevention of unnecessary admission into hospital is up but the length of stay is down.  Dr Lewis Smith was appointed Bute Clinical Lead.  The Cowal 24/7 Review Group is expanding to Strachur and Tighnabruich and the Out of Hours review will include Cowal and in-house.  Cowal Community Hospital has appointed 2 Rural Practitioners and enhanced emergency skills.  Lorna Alquist gave an update on the Palliative Care Review advising the group was half way through the process with an independent assessor being appointed.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided

Councillor R Simon intimated his apologies and left the meeting at this stage.