The Older Peoples Partnership (OPP) is made up of representatives from statutory, third sector and private partners who have an interest in improving services for older people. The group meets every 6 weeks.

The partnership aims to:

• achieve the best possible health and wellbeing for older people in theOuter Hebrides;
• enable older people in theOuter Hebridesto live as independently as possible.
• identify and promote the needs of older people and their carers to service providers.
• ensure we meet the National Standards across Health and Social Care Services, the local outcomes in the Single Outcome Agreement and the NHS HEAT targets.
• provide an opportunity for information sharing and promoting partnership working

The Partnership has developed an action plan which aims to reflect the United Nations Principles for Older People to promote Independence, Participation, Care, Self fulfilment and Dignity.

The introduction of the “Reshaping Care for Older People Change Fund” supports work to bring about a cultural change in service delivery for older people, this alongside the aspirations of the CHaSCP and the priorities for the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (OHCPP) are also reflected in the action plan.

As well as tackling the issues around caring for our vulnerable older people the OPP recognise the importance of preventative measures to maintain a healthy active aging population. Partners within the OPP will also support work that comes out of the Change Plan, to ensure better and more responsive services for older people.

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