Locality action plans

Actions

1. Work in partnership with the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) to reduce the negative perceptions commonly associated with substance misuse and addiction
2. Equity of access – work with the ADP and other partners to support drug and alcohol users access support services for social isolation and loneliness

Strategic priority alignment

People at the heart of what we do.

Desired outcome

Addiction stigma is no longer a barrier for individuals seeking support and treatment they need.

Timescale

2022–2023

Actions

1. Develop and implement a ‘Localities Communications Charter’ and establish a common locality planning group approach to information sharing with our communities
2. Work with engagement officer and partners to establish community sessions to ensure the different communities in the north locality are kept informed of health and wellbeing local events and services
3. Coordinate a participatory budgeting exercise within the northern locality and in doing so promote greater engagement with residents, community groups and representative of all parts of the wider community

Strategic priority alignment

People at the heart of what we do

Desired outcome

We undertake regular engagement with our communities to better understand their needs and they are key participants in designing and delivering initiatives that achieve improvements in the health and wellbeing of residents.

Timescale

2022–2023

Actions

Explore opportunities for working with Economy and Skills services to improve employability in the north locality.

Strategic priority alignment

Starting well and living well.

Desired outcome

Our work with partners is contributing to reducing rates of poverty within the northern locality and across East Ayrshire.

Timescale

2022–2023

Actions

1. In partnership the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), identify and contribute a range of initiatives aimed at improving safety in the home and the wider community
2. In partnership with SFRS provide opportunity for partners and community groups to access fire safety and CPR training

Strategic priority alignment

Safe and protected.

Desired outcome

Rates of accidental fires in the home have reduced and communities have a greater awareness of everyday fire risks that are present in the home.

Timescale

2022–2023

Actions

1. Support community roll-out of training opportunities for ‘Hear to Listen Campaign’ training package
2. Work with partners to increase accessibility and to develop a co-ordinated approach to signposting individuals to support services

Strategic priority alignment

People at the heart of what we do.

Desired outcome

Working with partners we have developed a co-ordinated approach to tackling social isolation and loneliness to allow people to access appropriate supports within their communities.

Timescale

2022–2023

Actions

Establish partnership approach with Pathfinder Project to identify and find solutions to transport issues in the northern locality.

Strategic priority alignment

People at the heart of what we do.

Desired outcome

We have improved community connectivity in the northern locality allowing residents to access opportunities and services that are able to help them improve their circumstances.

Timescale

2022–2023

Actions

1. Work in partnership with the ADP to reduce the negative perceptions commonly associated with substance misuse and addiction
2. Equity of Access – work with ADP and other partners to support drug and alcohol users access support services for social isolation and loneliness

Strategic priority alignment

People at the Heart of What We Do

Desired outcome

Addiction stigma is no longer a barrier for individuals seeking support and treatment they need.

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. Work with partners to support families by signposting to appropriate services
2. Working with partners we will support our community larders in ensuring dignified access to food and other services

Strategic priority alignment

Starting Well and Living Well

Desired outcome

Our work with partners is contributing to reducing rates of child poverty across East Ayrshire.

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. Develop and implement a ‘Localities Communications Charter’ and establish a common locality planning group approach to information sharing with our communities
2. Work with Engagement Officer and partners to establish Community Sessions to ensure the different communities in the Southern Locality are kept informed of health and wellbeing local events and services
3. Coordinate a Participatory Budgeting exercise within the Southern Locality and in doing so promote greater engagement with residents, community groups and representative of all parts of the wider community
4. Work with partners to develop a resource directory to assist SFRS Officers in identifying appropriate supports for householders requiring assistance

Strategic priority alignment

People at the Heart of What We Do

Desired outcome

We undertake regular engagement with our communities to better understand their needs and they are active participants in designing and delivering initiatives that achieve improvements in the health and wellbeing of residents.

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. In partnership with the SFRS, identify and contribute to a range of initiatives aimed at improving safety in the home and the wider community
2. In partnership with SFRS provide opportunity for partners and community groups to access Fire Safety and CPR training

Strategic priority alignment

Safe and Protected

Desired outcome

Rates of accidental fires in the home have reduced and communities have a greater awareness of everyday fire risks that are present in the home

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. SFRS will explore and share opportunities to tackle social isolation and loneliness through providing access to SFRS initiatives such as Men’s Sheds and Community Food Gardens
2. Work with partners to increase accessibility and to develop a co-ordinated approach to signposting individuals to support services

Strategic priority alignment

People at the Heart of What We Do

Desired outcome

Working with partners we have developed a co-ordinated approach to tackling social isolation and loneliness to allow people to access appropriate supports within their communities

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

Work with partners, including the Pathfinder Project and Vibrant Communities, to improve community transport links in the Southern Locality.

Strategic priority alignment

People at the Heart of What We Do

Desired outcome

We have improved community connectivity in the Southern Locality allowing residents to access opportunities and services that are able to help them improve their circumstances

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. Work in partnership with the ADP to reduce the negative perceptions commonly associated with substance misuse and addiction
2. Equity of Access – work with ADP and other partners to support drug and alcohol users access support services for social isolation and loneliness

Strategic priority alignment

People at the Heart of What We Do

Desired outcome

Addiction stigma is no longer a barrier for individuals seeking support and treatment they need.

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. Work with partners develop a co-ordinated approach to signposting families to appropriate support services
2. Undertake activity with partners to challenge and raise awareness of child poverty

Strategic priority alignment

Starting Well and Living Well

Desired outcome

Our work with partners is contributing to reducing rates of child poverty across East Ayrshire.

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. Develop and implement a ‘Localities Communications Charter’ and establish a common locality planning group approach to engagement and information sharing with our communities
2. Work with Engagement Officer and partners to establish Community Sessions to ensure the different communities in the Kilmarnock Locality are kept informed of health and wellbeing local events and services
3. Coordinate a Participatory Budgeting exercise within the Kilmarnock Locality and in doing so promote greater engagement with residents, community groups and representative of all parts of the wider community
4. Work with partners to develop a resource directory to assist SFRS Officers in identifying appropriate supports for householders requiring assistance

Strategic priority alignment

People at the Heart of What We Do

Desired outcome

We undertake regular engagement with our communities to better understand their needs and they are key participants in designing and delivering initiatives that achieve improvements in the health and wellbeing of residents.

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. In partnership with the SFRS, identify and contribute to a range of initiatives aimed at improving safety in the home and the wider community
2. In partnership with SFRS provide opportunity for partners and community groups to access training opportunities on Fire Safety, CPR and on defibrillator use

Strategic priority alignment

Safe and Protected

Desired outcome

Rates of accidental fires in the home have reduced and communities have a greater awareness of everyday fire risks that are present in the home

Timescale

2022-2023

Actions

1. Work with partners to develop a coordinated approach to signpost individuals to supports
2. Work with partners to support the community roll out of the ‘Hear to Listen’ campaign

Strategic priority alignment

People at the Heart of What We Do

Desired outcome

Working with partners we have developed a co-ordinated approach to tackling social isolation and loneliness to allow people to access appropriate supports within their communities.

Timescale

2022-2023