Strategies and initiatives within Direct and Care Services

 

A number of strategies and initiatives have been implemented to achieve our service objectives
  1. Equality Agenda
  2. To work with the Glasgow Housing Association and Local Housing Organisations in the provision of Landlord Services
  3. Introduction of the "Hungry for Success" school meals report
  4. Extension of a handyperson service targeted at citizens over 65yrs of age
  5. Implementation of National Care Standards for home care service delivery
  6. Delivery of Housing Support to vulnerable client groups
  7. In agreement with Social Work Services, integration of the existing alarm system and the home care out of hours service
  8. Continued development of the Meals at Home service from the traditional meals on wheels
  9. Expansion of the rapid response service to accommodate increasing numbers of patients who are discharged from hospital
  10. Health and Direct Working Group Action Plan
  11. Provision of a free breakfast service to all primary schools across the city
  12. Implementation of a cashless catering programme in primary schools
  13. Introduction of e-commerce into catering establishments
  14. Development of a strategic framework for consultation with all stakeholders of the home care service
  15. Continued development of the Greater Glasgow Independent Living Equipment Store, a service that provides specialist equipment to the elderly, disabled and infirm on behalf of Social Work Services, the Primary Care Trust and East Dumbartonshire Council
  16. Development of the wedding and corporate events market using Council venues
  17. Extension of the Fruit in Schools project and introduction of the "Pick 'n' mix" healthy eating initiative
  18. Develop a new training centre at Queenslie, in conjunction with Building Services
  19. In conjunction with Education Services, provision of vocational training to school pupils through the school vocational training project
  20. Introduction and accreditation of "Scotland's Best" training to all visitor attractions
  21. Continued expansion and development of the overnight home care service to clients throughout the city 
  22. Extended usage of the online ordering facility to all acute hospital trusts, enabling more rapid hospital discharge of patients    
  23. To achieve the introduction of 1- Business
  24. To commit and continue with partnership working