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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.
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Perspective from The Independent Sector National – c72% of Care Home beds provided by the Independent sector – c33% of Care at Home Hours provided by the Independent sector – Representation 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 Local – 100% of Residential Care Provision in D & G (inc Vol. Sector) – 70% of Care at Home Provision in D & G – Extremely challenging environment – Representation on PYF Board Finance Sub Group Third & Independent Delivery Group 5 Work streams & associated working parties/1 Pathfinder Group
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Perspective from The Independent Sector Motivation – Increased Understanding of Statutory sectors – Change perceptions of the Independent Sector – Be part of the challenge – Influence on future care provision – Allow providers to plan for the future
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Perspective from The Independent Sector To date – Strengths » Improved understanding of all sectors -by all sectors » Early signs of progress from some work streams & Annan pathfinder » Real engagement in some areas – Weaknesses » Slow pace (from an independent perspective) » More initiatives from Independent sector required » Resource issues » Not seen as a `true` partner in all areas » Have we really started to make a difference?
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Perspective from The Independent Sector To date – Opportunities » Utilise Independent sectors skills,knowledge and assets » More initiatives from Independent sector » Look beyond current practice and perceptions » Move at faster pace- take a few risks! – Threats » Apathy » Independent sector resources » Events overtake us all- were just about there! » Perceptions of the Independent Sector do not positively change.
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Perspective from The Independent Sector Question? – What type of `Partner` do you need/want to help address the challenges that are facing us all?
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