Issue - meetings

Report by Alison McGrory - Health Improvement Principal, Health and Social Care Partnership

The Group gave consideration to an update from the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) in relation to the community response work of the Caring for People Tactical Partnership and local Caring for People Teams.

Discussion focussed around the shielding lists generated by the letters sent from the Scottish Government and how some people felt they may have been missed off these lists and why this may have occurred.  It was noted that as part of the evaluation process currently being undertaken by the HSPC, along with Scottish Government guidance, that should there be a future lockdown people will not be asked to shield but will be advised on how to take personal responsibility for their own welfare so they can make their own choices about shielding.

The age of volunteers, particularly on Bute, who responded to their community needs during the lockdown was discussed, specifically the guidance received from Scottish Government that advised 70 year olds were to be classed as vulnerable and therefore were not permitted to volunteer, without taking into account individual people’s health and ability to assist.

Decision

The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Alison McGrory - Health Improvement Principal, Health and

Social Care Partnership, dated 3 November 2020, submitted)