People across South Lanarkshire are reminded that they can have their say on a plan that will shape the ongoing development of local health and social care services.
South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (H&SCP) are currently seeking views on their Strategic Commissioning Plan 2022–2025. In effect, the document will be a blueprint for the future – as it will set down key priorities to inform significant resources invested in health and social care provision going forward.
The partnership recently published an easy-to-use online survey – https://bit.ly/2Vhoonq – and is currently holding a range of targeted events with stakeholders.
Soumen Sengupta, director of health and social care for South Lanarkshire, stated: “My message is clear – we’re listening carefully.
“We know how difficult the last year and a half has been for people. Health and social care staff across South Lanarkshire continue to work tirelessly to address the significant and ongoing challenges created by the pandemic.
“At the same time, we are also committed to looking to the future, collectively, and being ambitious for what we think our ‘new normal’ should look like.”
He added: “We are really keen to hear from people in communities across South Lanarkshire and glean their views and experience. This will have a vital role in shaping a progressive and sustainable vision for health and social care services.”
Craig Cunningham, head of commissioning and performance for the H&SCP, added: “In essence, the strategic commissioning plan will focus on the support that the H&SCP can provide to people in local communities to assist them to maximise their health and wellbeing.
“So it’s crucially important we hear from individuals from across of South Lanarkshire in terms of what matters to them and their families.”
South Lanarkshire HSCP have prepared an animation to explain the rationale behind the plan and why views are sought. Visit: https://vimeo.com/598762784
Frequently asked questions about the strategic commissioning plan can be accessed on the partnership’s website: https://bit.ly/3zWdvX9
The online survey is open until the end of November.
