Issue - meetings

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

The Group gave consideration to an annual report for 2019/20 which highlighted Health and Wellbeing in Argyll and Bute.

Alison McGrory outlined the contents of the report, particularly highlighting the Living Well Strategy, a new strategic framework for how people could lead healthier lives in Argyll and Bute. Alison noted that the Living Well strategy was developed over 2019 and took into account the opinions of over 450 people. Alison also drew the group’s attention to small grants which were available to community groups through the strategy, advising that the fund had been oversubscribed which showed a requirement for the funding and noting that organisations would be notified of the outcome of their applications shortly. Alison advised that Health and Wellbeing Networks in Argyll and Bute were also being rebranded as Living Well Networks in line with the strategy and consultations which had been undertaken.

Discussion took place around underage drinking on Islay and it was agreed that Alison would follow this up with Rachel after the meeting. Alison advised that information around the HSCP’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership would also be circulated to the group when available.

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 annual report for 2019/20 which highlighted Health and Wellbeing in Argyll and Bute. Samantha Campbell outlined details within the report, particularly highlighting the launch of the Living Well strategy as well as the Cool to Talk online service for young people.

Discussion took place around the provision of a Covid19 vaccine and it was agreed that a further paper be brought to the next meeting of the Group to outline the progress and prospect of a vaccine.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group:

1.    considered and noted the information provided; and

2.    agreed that a further paper would be brought to the next meeting of the Group in relation to the progress and prospect of a vaccine for Covid19.

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

Social Care Partnership, dated 5 November 2020, submitted)