Working together to

make our health, care

and support services

better

A partnership between Dumfries and Galloway Council,

NHS Dumfries and Galloway, third and independent sectors.

Perspective fromThe Independent SectorNational

c72% of Care Home beds provided by the Independent sectorc33% of Care at Home Hours provided by the Independent sectorRepresentation on key policy groups

Scottish Government Health & Social Care Integration Implementation Group National Steering Group for Joint Commissioning Reshaping Care for Older People Project & Steering Group Self-Directed Support Programme Group

Local100% of Residential Care Provision in D & G (inc Vol. Sector)70% of Care at Home Provision in D & GExtremely challenging environmentRepresentation on

PYF BoardFinance Sub GroupThird & Independent Delivery Group5 Work streams & associated working parties/1 Pathfinder Group

Perspective fromThe Independent Sector

MotivationIncreased Understanding of Statutory sectorsChange perceptions of the Independent SectorBe part of the challengeInfluence on future care provisionAllow providers to plan for the future

Perspective fromThe Independent Sector

To dateStrengths

Improved understanding of all sectors -by all sectorsEarly signs of progress from some work streams & Annan pathfinderReal engagement in some areas

WeaknessesSlow pace (from an independent perspective)More initiatives from Independent sector requiredResource issues Not seen as a `true` partner in all areasHave we really started to make a difference?

Perspective fromThe Independent Sector

To dateOpportunities

Utilise Independent sectors skills ,knowledge and assetsMore initiatives from Independent sector Look beyond current practice and perceptionsMove at faster pace- take a few risks!

ThreatsApathyIndependent sector resourcesEvents overtake us all- were just about there!Perceptions of the Independent Sector do not positively change.

Perspective fromThe Independent Sector

Question?

What type of `Partner` do you need/want to help address the challenges that are facing us all?