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.

Alison McGrory outlined details within the report, noting that it provided details in relation to the area wide response which had involved the public health department, the Council, the Third Sector Interface and local councillors among others. Alison advised that on the 16^th of March 2020 a group of people with an interest in resilience was formed in anticipation of lockdown and this group met on a daily basis over a three month period to discuss issues arising in line with the Scottish Government resilience strategy.

Alison provided details of some of the services provided throughout the pandemic and noted that there was a cognisance of those who were not able to access information online through the use of postal drops and advertisement of a national helpline. Alison noted that in total 990 volunteers were identified, as well as groups on the ground who were mobilising themselves to provide support.  Alison advised that the Caring for People response had a role in terms of people who were asked to shield by the Scottish Government, advising that in total approximately 3,300 people were asked to shield within Argyll and Bute. Alison provided details of the services made available during this time, including ambient and fresh food packages. With reference to earlier comments by Catherine Kennedy in relation to the availability of food parcels, Alison noted that it was unfortunate that there appeared to have been a communication breakdown in that case as all those shielding were communicated with by letter from the Chief Medical Officer and notified of how they could obtain a food parcel, noting that at the height of lockdown upwards of 1,000 packages per week were being delivered.

Alison advised that a comprehensive evaluation of work undertaken during the response was being undertaken and lessons were being learned, particularly around communication and community working.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Alison McGrory - Health Improvement Principal, Health and Social Care Partnership, dated 10 November 2020, submitted)

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.

Samantha Campbell outlined the information contained within the report, noting the effort from Community Groups, the NHS and the Council to keep people safe and supported over the first period of lockdown. Samantha provided details of the variety of support which was available through the Caring for People group and noted that 990 people had registered to volunteer with the TSI for the Caring for People community response. Samantha expressed her thanks to all involved who had helped and noted that she hoped that this support would be available in future if required. Samantha advised that the Caring for People Project had been nominated for a Scottish Health Award under the Peoples Choice Award category and noted that people could vote by going to: www.scottishhealthawards.com before voting closed on 6^th November 2020.

Kirsty Moyes advised that the Council were continuing to provide support in relation to Test and Protect enquiries, working with community organisations and volunteers to fulfil requests for support. Kirsty highlighted that support was still available to those who required it through this service.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Alison McGrory - Health Improvement Principal, Health and Social Care Partnership, dated 5 November 2020, submitted)