The purpose of this report is to update the IJB on the offer of additional Scottish Government funding for the Community Links Worker Programme from 2024/25; and to note the approval by the Chief Officer and Chief Officer Finance and Resources, under delegated authority, on the ground of urgency.

This report sets out the HSCP’s proposed approach to allocate available self-directed support (SDS) social care resources in proportion to presenting need, underpinned by a commitment to fairness, transparency and keeping service users safe from harm.