Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) is calling on communities to help shape local health and social care services in Aberdeenshire for the coming years, in the face of reducing budgets and increasing complex need.

Dubbed The Strategy Road Show, numerous engagement events will take place across Aberdeenshire, with residents asked to give their views on the emerging areas that have been highlighted by health and social care data.

These views will contribute towards a much bigger picture known as the strategic plan, which provides the foundation as to how services provided by AHSCP will be shaped.

Chair of the IJB, John Tomlinson, is hopeful that the events will help people understand the many challenges faced by AHSCP.

“We want to be very upfront when it comes to the immense financial pressure which health and social care partnerships are confronted with across Scotland,” he said.

“As is often the way, people may not be aware of our services until they come to need them – be that home care put in place for a loved one or an appointment at one of our community hospitals.

“We want to shine a light on what we currently offer and work together to identify what may change as we adapt to a reduced budget and the increased demands placed on our services.

To find out more, head to https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care-in-aberdeenshire

Dates for your diary

30/09/2024, St Andrews Church Hall, Turriff, 3pm-7pm

07/10/2024, Seafield House, Banff, 3pm-7pm