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OBAN … Scotland’s first health town
Have your say in community spending……..
Have your say in community spending……..
Oban, Lorn and the Inner isles Health and Wellbeing Network is inviting local community groups to get involved in a project that could benefit them by £2,000.
The network has already given out £17,000 of NHS funding through its usual grant programme this year. Now a pilot project is to be set up that will allow communities to vote for the projects that they would like to receive funding.
Chair of the network, Eleanor Mackinnon, said: “This is about exploring how we can involve communities better – letting them make the final decision about where funding goes within their local community.
Although we can only fund a few projects, we want to create a fun atmosphere on the day. Rather than groups competing with each other, it’s an opportunity for them to get together and share the hard work that they’re doing and make links with other groups who are working in the health and wellbeing field”.
The community vote day will be held in Oban on 4th February and any eligible projects that aren’t successful in public vote will automatically be taken forward to first round of funds in the Spring. Subject to the network receiving continued funding.
Although projects will have to meet the aims of the Health and wellbeing Fund, which has a particular focus this year on increasing physical activity, and enrich the lives of people with long term health conditions we are very aware of all the great ideas out there that have not yet come forward through the normal route of application. This is an ideal opportunity to access funds to bring your idea to fruition.
To find out more visit our network page or email olihwn@gmail.com
Creative Resilience … Creative Change. Booking now open
Oban Lorn & the Inner Isles Health & Wellbeing Network
Invite you to a one day seminar for leaders, senior managers and practitioners
Creative resilience …… Creative change
Thursday March 1st 9.30 am – 3.30pm in Kilmore & Oban Church Centre, Oban
Full detail below – booking essential Eventbrite
Health and Wellbeing Partnership Annual Report
The Health and Wellbeing Partnership had a busy year during 2014 – 2015. The following report lists some of the highlights, including:
- An external evaluation of the Health and Wellbeing Grant Fund;
- Grants awarded during 2014 – 2015;
- The new Physical Activity Position Statement for Argyll and Bute.
The Partnership is always on the look out for new members and if you have an interest in promoting health please email – alison.mcgrory@nhs.net
Integrated Care Fund Closing Dates for Bids
Localities in Argyll and Bute are working hard on their priorities for spending the Integrated Care Fund. Closing dates are coming up as follows:
Oban, Lorn and the Isles – 17 July
Helensburgh – 1 August
Cowal and Bute – 14 August
MAKI – 14 August
Details on how to apply for funding can be found in the guidance pack:
ICF_Guidance_and_Application_Pack_for_localities_version_111
The Integrated Care Fund (ICF) is Scottish Government funding for the next 3 years. This year we have £1.84 million for Argyll and Bute to be spent in the following ways:
- To sustain the good work achieved from Reshaping Care for Older People
- To focus on the prevention of ill health
- To improve the health of all adults living with more than one long term health condition.
£800,000 of this fund is being made available to spend in partnership in the 4 locality areas of Argyll and Bute.
Integrated Care Fund
FUNDING FOR HEALTH AND CARE IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES
The Integrated Care Fund (ICF) is Scottish Government funding for the next 3 years. This year we have £1.84 million for Argyll and Bute to be spent in the following ways:
- To sustain the good work achieved from Reshaping Care for Older People
- To focus on the prevention of ill health
- To improve the health of all adults living with more than one long term health condition.
£800,000 of this fund is being made available to spend in partnership in the 4 locality areas of Argyll and Bute. This fund is in the process of being launched in localities so keep an eye on the livingwell website for more information on how it can help you achieve your health improvement outcomes:
http://livingwellinargyllandbute.co.uk/
Final ICF Guidance and Application Pack for localities version 9 15-05-15
Health Fund up for Grabs!
Argyll and Bute CHP is delighted to announce that it is continuing to fund local health and wellbeing initiatives. Despite ongoing pressure on health budgets a total of £66,700 will be distributed as follows:
Bute: £5,900, Cowal: £11,555, Helensburgh: £16,416, Islay & Jura: £3,156, Kintyre £6,502, Mid Argyll: £7,511, Mull, Coll & Tiree: £3,504, Oban Lorn and Inner Isles: £12,256
This funding is for activities to improve the health of the population such as increasing participation in physical activity opportunities, creating opportunities for older people to socialise with each and health fairs in local communities. Priority will be given to initiatives that can demonstrate they are reducing health inequalities, that means focusing on the people who are most in need, for example deprived communities likely to experience poor health.
Funding is accessed via the Local Health and Wellbeing Network by completing an application form.