Improved strategy for health and social care services in North Lanarkshire endorsed

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An improved strategy for working with the people of North Lanarkshire around the planning and development of health and social care services has been endorsed by the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board.This upgraded initiative aims to build on Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire’s (HSCNL) past successes, with its purpose to "ensure a robust engagement and participation strategy is in place to boost involvement and meaningful engagement around health and social care services".The Integration Joint Board heard that HSCNL has carried out a review of its engagement and participation structure, which resulted in new ways being identified to promote community involvement in health and social care decisions.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Work is now underway, including through Strategic Commissioning Plan engagement events, to build on the successful partnerships already established with networks and voluntary organisations delivering services North Lanarkshire.The enhanced engagement strategy will:· Be community led.· Help ensure the strategy works in practice.· Reflect the revised operational structure of HSCNL.· Establish robust links with community boards.· Consider the lasting impact of COVID and recovery of services.To strengthen engagement work in the area, a review of the funding to