Dundee City Health & Social Care IJB 19 August 2026 | DH&SCP

The Dundee City Health & Social Care Integration Joint Board (IJB) meeting held on August 19, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and budgetary matters related to health and social care services. Key procurement discussions included the proposed cessation of funding to Food Train, a service supporting older people with grocery deliveries, with concerns raised about the impact on vulnerable populations and alternatives. The board approved the recommendation to cease funding by the end of September 2026 following a six-month review. Financial monitoring revealed a forecasted operational overspend of £2.1 million for the year, with challenges in delivering planned savings of £11.8 million. Discussions also covered the management of supplementary staffing costs, the impact of reduced working hours, and the need for improved financial recovery plans. Additionally, updates were provided on the Primary Care Improvement Plan with a projected spend increase to £6.55 million for 2026-27, and the Alcohol and Drug Partnership's ongoing commissioning and financial oversight. The board received internal audit reports affirming adequate governance but noted areas for improvement, including formal reporting on transformation programs. Several motions related to budget approvals, service commissioning, and financial updates were passed, while concerns about the strategic versus operational roles in service changes, particularly regarding inpatient mental health services, were raised but noted as outside the IJB's direct decision-making authority.