Decision Maker: Banff and Buchan Area Committee

Outcome: Note

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 30, 2025

Purpose: To provide evaluation report as part of performance reporting arrangements to the Area Committee on the AHSCP's Strategic Delivery Plan 2022-25, and to consult on the new draft Strategic Plan 2025-2035.

Content: The Committee agreed:   the recommendations as per the report; and   to provide the following comments to the Integration Joint Board on the Aberdeenshire HSCP Draft Strategic Plan for 2025-2035:   a)    Ensure that they work closely with those impacted by any changes that come forward including guardians/parents of service users.  b)    Community Hospital review –take the views of our communities on board ensuring a firm focus on Place and Community.  c)     The closure of the MIU has impacted on Accident and Emergency in Aberdeen, our communities and an already under pressure ambulance service. Ensure these factors are considered carefully and reflected in the strategy.  – d)    Hospital provision - consider the strain on GP Services in the area, knock on effects must be considered in any review.  e)    Staff wellbeing and retention must be considered going forward with the Strategic Plan and any change to Services.