Issue - meetings

Report by Chief Officer

The Board gave consideration to the Chief Officer Report for January 2024 which included detail on the appointment of new NHS Highland Chief Executive; HSCP Chief Officer Recruitment; Breathing Space Webinar; Dental Team Nominated for National Award; Screening Engagement Officer; Palm Court Update; Consultation on Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill; Alcohol Marketing Consultation; A First Self Harm Strategy for Scotland and the World; Expanding Scotland’s Medical Workforce; Campaign Highlights Rewarding and Varied Social Care Careers; Safety and Protection of Women and Girls against Violence; Cowal Community Hospital Nurse Wins National Award; Clinical Governance Manager; Dental Outreach Tutor; New Management Trainee; Vaccination Service Manager Retiral and Area Manager for Kintyre and Islay.

In relation to her recent appointment as Chief Executive of NHS Highland, the Chief Officer advised verbally that Evan Beswick, Head of Primary Care, would cover the post of Chief Officer on an interim basis.

Decision

The Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board noted the report from the Chief Officer.

(Reference: Report by Chief Officer dated 31 January 2024, submitted)