Dundee City Health & Social Care IJB 24 June 2026 | DH&SCP

The Dundee City Health & Social Care Integration Joint Board (IJB) held a meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing on several key health and social care strategies and financial matters. Significant discussions included the approval of the Tayside Primary Care Foundational Strategy for 2026-28, emphasizing prevention, proactive care, and sustainability across multiple primary care services beyond general practice. The board also reviewed and supported the GP Out of Hours service model option appraisal, noting the financial implications and the need for transitional funding. Financial oversight was a major theme, with detailed reports on the 2025-26 financial year revealing a significant overspend and concerns about forecasting accuracy, sickness absence rates, and workforce sustainability. The board discussed governance and internal audit findings, emphasizing the need for improved management actions and the appointment of a permanent chief finance officer. Other agenda items included the annual complaints report, information governance assurance, and the Children’s Services Planning Partnership Plan 2026-29. Members debated the frequency and format of meetings, suggesting streamlining reports and possibly adding time-limited agenda items for emerging issues. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were reported, but financial planning and budget management were central to the discussions.