Jane Ankori – ALISS Programme Director Christine Hoy – Primary Care Development Manager

Health & Social Care Alliance Scotland Vision …a Scotland where people of all ages who are disabled or living with long term conditions, and unpaid carers, have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well, as equal and active citizens, free from discrimination, with support and services that put them at the centre. Membership Multi-sector > 700

Long Term Conditions – Key Facts  In Scotland an estimated 2 million people live with one or more condition.  Prevalence is set to rise significantly as the Scottish population ages.  Long term conditions are the leading cause of death world wide and account for 85 per cent of deaths in the UK.  Long term conditions account for around 80% of GP consultations, 60% of in-patient bed days. 70% of emergency admissions and 80% of prescribed medicines.  There is strong two-way correlation between physical long term conditions and mental health problems.

“Making information about local sources of support more findable” Origins of ALISS 40% with long term conditions & importance of Self Management Adult Literacy and Being Patient 2010 Co-design Workshops Tests of Change RCGP Links Programme Improving Links & Link Worker Programme Living Well at the Library Community Signposting - Glasgow

Information Service & tools Collect A list of Information about local assets Manage Tag and collectively maintain Share Publish through multiple information outlets So … what is ALISS?

How ALISS Works

An ALISS Search and records Kirkintilloch,East Dunbartonshire on ALISS Edinburgh on Living it Up Portal

ALISS tools: Publishing assets in Primary Care Craigmillar Connect Customised Search page with link from Craigmillar Medical Group Search box from Nairn Healthcare Group website

Coming soon…. Content / interfaces MILO Volunteer Scotland Active Scotland Publishing NHS Inform / 24 GP Systems – EMIS / Vision

Libraries? Community hub – finding out what sources of support are available locally Relationship with other signposting professionals in the community? Role in contributing to the gathering and sharing of asset information?

Benefits? Individuals Increased independence, choice and inclusion Increased ability to self manage Improved health and wellbeing Public Services and Communities Increased efficiency, reduced duplication, reduced costs Increased connectedness & resilience within communities Scotland Improved information upon which to base planning decisions Reduced health inequalities

Thank you Jane Ankori (Programme Director) Christine Hoy (Primary Care Development Manager) ALISS Website: