What is the Strategic Commissioning Plan and why are you seeking views on it?

The Strategic Commissioning Plan 2025-2028 will outline the key priorities for the ongoing development of health and social care services in South Lanarkshire over the next three years and beyond. This Plan is vital as it will focus on the support that the South Lanarkshire University HSCP can provide to people in local communities to help them maximise their health and wellbeing. Engaging with a range of stakeholders is crucial to ensuring the Plan reflects what is important to the community.

What is Strategic Commissioning?

Strategic commissioning encompasses all activities involved in assessing and forecasting needs, aligning resources with agreed outcomes, considering various options, planning the nature, range, and quality of future services, and working in partnership to implement these services. Effective strategic commissioning is essential for the success of integrated health and social care provision. 

How will this work when in the face of significant challenges faced by all public services?

South Lanarkshire University HSCP will follow the plan to guide the allocation of resources in health and social care, aiming to deliver the best possible care within available means. The significant challenges faced by all public services are well publicised. There are, however, also opportunities for public sector bodies that have the vision to work differently and are prepared to challenge themselves to do so. Indeed, there are many examples of local innovation that our leadership team, our staff and our partners have driven forward over the last three years. We all have a stake in the future of our health and social care services, we are grateful for the suggestions from our partners and our communities as we shape our next three-year Strategic Commissioning Plan.

How do I get involved?

In line with our vision, "Working together to improve health and wellbeing in the community – with the community," we are dedicated to listening and engaging with people throughout South Lanarkshire to review our current priorities and identify emerging needs. We have are hosting targeted stakeholder events. 

These are: 

Clydesdale:

• Friday, 13 September 2024; 2:30 pm, St Nicholas Parish Church Hall, Castlegate, Lanark ML11 9DZ

East Kilbride:

• Thursday, 19 September 2024; 2:00 pm, Village Centre, 12 Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride G74 4HG,

Hamilton:

• Tuesday, 24 September 2024; 2:30 pm, Avon Room, Town House,

Cambuslang:

•  Wednesday, 25 September 2024;  2:30 pm, Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen

Digital online survey

To gather broader input, we are using a digital online survey.

The survey focuses on the following themes:
•    What’s working well.
•    Where the challenges are.
•    What you see as the priorities for health and social care delivery in your local area.

The survey is open until the end of December 2024.
Take the survey at this link: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/rkg0kk

What if I can’t access the online survey?

Call us at 0303 123 1008 and choose option 2. We will arrange for paper copies to be sent to you with a freepost return envelope.
What will the partnership do with the results of this survey?
We will collate all the information from the survey to help shape and inform the next Strategic Commissioning Plan. The main findings of the survey will be announced in late 2024 before we begin developing the Strategic Commissioning Plan for 2025-2028.

Where can I learn more about the work of South Lanarkshire University HSCP to inform my views?

We are committed to being open and transparent. This website provides a wealth of information, including news updates, Integration Joint Board agendas, minutes, and key documents.
If you or your group require a presentation focusing on the Strategic Commissioning Plan, please contact 0303 123 1008 and choose option 2.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

South Lanarkshire University HSCP is a partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Council. Both NHS Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Council ensure that your personal information is accessible only to authorised individuals. Our employees have a legal and contractual duty to keep personal health and social care information secure and confidential. To learn more about current data protection legislation and how we process your information, visit NHS Lanarkshire’s Data Protection Notice and South Lanarkshire Council’s Data Protection Notice.