We can only deliver the best possible services to clients if we connect and collaborate with our partners. That’s why we actively cooperate with other public services, corporate and community planning mechanisms – and bring into play knowledge and skills from providers in the private sector. Our approach to partnership is integrated into the local community planning process, so that collaborative working is recognised and supported.

We have been commended for our Single Shared Assessment process – a method of working jointly with other agencies, both NHS and voluntary, to join up the work we do, avoiding duplication and benefiting service users. In addition, STARS, our Short Term Augmented Response Service, has received national recognition in the form of a Scholarship Award from the Florence Nightingale Trust.

Key Partnerships

• Dumfries and Galloway Community Health Partnership
• Joint Future Management Group (Health and Community Care)
• Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Action Team
• Health improvement and Community Safety Group
• In process of joining transitional arrangements for Community Justice Authorities
• Children’s Services Chief Officer Group
• Housing
• Dumfries and Galloway Child Protection Committee
• Working with the organisation of Care Home Owners
• The Youth Justice Strategy Group
• Information Sharing Protocols agreed by Chief Officers for
• Single Shared Assessment
• Integrated Assessment Framework for Children’s Services:
• Domestic Abuse Strategy Group
• Integrated Children’s Service Plan
• Data Sharing Partnership
• Review of Business Systems ICT

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