1. Utheo Ltd Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre Irene Gibson Manager

2. Reshaping Care For Older People In North Lanarkshire Locality Community Capacity Building and Carer Support Update (LPDP) - September 2014 Locality Partnership Development Programme Locality Partnership Development Programme Update on Bellshill Locality Consortium Update on Bellshill Locality Consortium Ongoing Developments Bellshill Locality Consortium Ongoing Developments Bellshill Locality Consortium VANL

3. Locality Partnership Development Programme Initially VANL + 6 consortia coordinating Change Plan & RCOP activities at locality level Initially VANL + 6 consortia coordinating Change Plan & RCOP activities at locality level Host organisations - CACE, Carers Together, Glenboig Centre, Getting Better Together, Orbiston Centre, Voice Of Experience Host organisations - CACE, Carers Together, Glenboig Centre, Getting Better Together, Orbiston Centre, Voice Of Experience Locality Activity Programme continues to be managed by consortia Locality Activity Programme continues to be managed by consortia Programme now includes Thematic Framework with Thematic Leads to develop common themed initiatives across localities Programme now includes Thematic Framework with Thematic Leads to develop common themed initiatives across localities VANL

4. Locality Partnership Development Programme Community Capacity Building & Carer Support Strategy Community Capacity Building & Carer Support Strategy Thematic Areas of Work: AdvocacyDigital Inclusion Home Visiting & BefriendingFood Initiatives Carers SupportPalliative Care Community TransportPhysical Activity DementiaVolunteer Development VANL

5. Community Capacity Building & Carer Support Strategy PRCT / NLCT

6. Update on Bellshill Locality Consortium Activities Representatives from Voluntary Sector, Social Work, Community Learning Development, NHS Lanarkshire, Police Scotland, Princess Royal Trust North Lanarkshire meeting every month Representatives from Voluntary Sector, Social Work, Community Learning Development, NHS Lanarkshire, Police Scotland, Princess Royal Trust North Lanarkshire meeting every month Recently introduced a community / older persons representative Recently introduced a community / older persons representative Locality Activity Programme supported the development of 18 older persons group activities Locality Activity Programme supported the development of 18 older persons group activities Consortium is managing an Activity Resource Library supporting capacity building - groups wishing to test new activities or initiatives Consortium is managing an Activity Resource Library supporting capacity building - groups wishing to test new activities or initiatives VANL

7. On going Developments Bellshill Locality Consortium Emphasis on work with Carers and Carers groups which has been slow across North Lanarkshire Emphasis on work with Carers and Carers groups which has been slow across North Lanarkshire Raising the profile of Locality Activity programme and funding plus sustainability of projects and activities Raising the profile of Locality Activity programme and funding plus sustainability of projects and activities Work with Thematic Leads to develop coordinated initiatives across localities Work with Thematic Leads to develop coordinated initiatives across localities Identify opportunities for partnership and joined up working that can deliver new initiatives and lever in additional funds Identify opportunities for partnership and joined up working that can deliver new initiatives and lever in additional funds Raise profile of RCOP and LAP through local Information Events Raise profile of RCOP and LAP through local Information Events VANL

8. Locality Activity Programme … a mirco-funding approach Fitness & Well-Being; On a Song and a Prayer; Digi- Gang; Men’s Social group; Musical Memories; Flower Arranging; Keenagers; Movie Time; Vintage High Tea’s; ; Golden Googlers; Happy Chefs; Taster Sessions; ….& Many Many More … Reshaping Care for Older People in North Lanarkshire People of all ages benefit from the joy of creativity, artistic expression and entertainment offered by participation in the Arts and cultural activities. This affirms our identity and enriches our life in many dimensions: physical and mental wellbeing; personal relationships and societal connections. Active and Health Ageing: An Action Plan for Scotland In Motherwell Locality, 15 programmes have been funded averaging £1,418. Completed progarmmes have engaged 168 Older People and Carers In Bellshill Locality, 18 programmes have been funded £120 - £2500. Completed programmes and events have engaged approx 450 Older People and Carers

15. VANL Bellshill Locality Consortium Contact Irene Gibson Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre Busby Road, Bellshill, ML4 2BW 01698 573 256 irene@oncbellshill.org