Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Apologies for absence were received from –

Graham Bell, NHS Highland Non-Executive Member and Member of IJB

Fiona Broderick, Staffside Lead A&B HSCP (Health)

Nicola Gillespie, Head of Complex Care & Registered Services, Argyll & Bute HSCP

Douglas Hunter, Senior Performance and Improvement Manager, Argyll & Bute HSCP

Kirsty McKenzie, Carers Act Officer

Anke Roexe, Service Planning Manager, Argyll and Bute HSCP

Takki Sulaiman, Chief Executive, Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface

Argyll and Bute HSCP Strategic Planning Group held on 12 March 2026

The Minutes of the meeting of the Argyll and Bute HSCP Strategic Planning Group held on 12 March 2026 were approved as a correct record.

Kristin Gillies

The Group gave consideration to a report presenting the final draft of the Argyll and Bute HSCP Joint Strategic Plan to cover the period April 2026 to March 2031 which had been updated and approved by the Integration Joint Board on 27 May 2026.

Decision

The Strategic Planning Group noted the final draft of the Argyll and Bute Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) for 2026-2031 which was presented and approved by the Integration Joint Board on 27 May 2026.

(Reference: Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology dated 11 June 2026 and Argyll & Bute HSCP Joint Strategic Plan 2026 - 2031,  submitted)

Kristin Gillies

The Group gave consideration to a report detailing the HSCP contribution to the NHS Highland Annual Delivery Plan (ADP) for 2026-2027. The contribution had been approved operationally and was presented to the Strategic Planning Group to provide assurance on alignment across the partnership and the effective use of resources in line with the agreed strategic approach.

Decision

The Strategic Planning Group noted the HSCP contribution to the NHS Highland Annual Delivery Plan (ADP) for 2026-2027.

(Reference: Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology dated 11 June 2026, submitted)

Kristin Gillies

The Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology delivered a presentation providing an overview of dialysis services. She explained that there were currently two services in place in Campbeltown and Rothesay, with initial setup supported through community fundraising efforts. Ongoing running costs were funded by the HSCP.

She outlined several challenges facing the service, including staffing difficulties in Campbeltown and capacity issues in Rothesay due to increasing patient numbers. It was noted that some patients from Oban were required to travel to Campbeltown for treatment.

Projected service demands over the next ten years had been considered and incorporated into the options appraisal. It had been agreed to divide the options appraisal into two geographical areas; east and west of Argyll and Bute.

The scoring criteria were discussed, with particular emphasis on non-financial benefit measures. Guidance had been provided to ensure that all participants understood how to apply the scoring consistently. Finally, the results of the scoring exercise and an overview of the options were presented for both the east and west areas.

Decision

The Strategic Planning Group noted the presentation.

(Reference: Presentation by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology)

Sam Campbell

The Living Well Strategy (2019-2025) had been the HSCP’s flagship prevention strategy, delivering substantial progress in strengthening community-based support, embedding prevention, and improving self-management for people with, or at risk of long-term conditions.

The Group gave consideration to a report highlighting the key achievements of the Living Well Strategy 2019-2025 and the steps taken to refresh the Strategy.

Decision

The Strategic Planning Group agreed to –

1.    note the significant achievements delivered through the Living Well Strategy (2019–2025);

2.    note the structured approach undertaken to refresh the Strategy; and

3.    support the continued emphasis on prevention, early intervention and community-based delivery.

(Reference: Report by Health Improvement Principal dated 11 June 2026, submitted)

Alison McGrory

The Group gave consideration to a report providing an update on Locality Planning using east and west format; You Said, We Did reporting; Forthcoming training from HIS; New HSCP engagement officer; and Internal audit of engagement strategy and procedures.

Decision

The Strategic Planning Group agreed to –

1.    note the progress made with engagement during 2026; and

2.    note the delivery of Locality Planning Groups in Argyll and Bute and agree to continuing with two groups for the east and west.

(Reference: Report by Associate Director of Public Health dated 11 June 2026, submitted)

The date of the next meeting was noted as 10 September 2026 at 2.00pm by Microsoft Teams.