Risk NHS Health Scotland’s considered a number of risks when authorising this area of work, these continue to be relevant. Particular risks for consideration at this point in development are: Buy in from Scottish Government policy team the team continues to – prioritise mental ill health and mental health service response. Ongoing engagement with the team and with the new Minister for Mental Health may provide an opportunity to influence a more balanced public mental health approach Engagement of stakeholders a group of influential stakeholders need – to be engaged with this work for it to find traction with other policy areas. Continuing to work with an advisory group provides an opportunity for this Ownership - local and national ownership is vital to ensure that the approach has relevance across geographical and policy areas. Ongoing strategic engagement is vital to develop this. Leadership This area of work provides a potentially high profile and cross – cutting platform for Health Scotland to develop our reputation as a lead agency for improving health and reducing inequalities. There is a risk to organisational credibility if we do not deliver. To mitigate these risks we will: Manage expectations around the approach Continue to develop the approach in phases, quality assuring products and processes at key development stages Continue to co-produce the approach with national and stakeholders, adapting it to reflect key contextual and delivery priorities. Provide clear feedback loops Equality and Diversity The overall frame of reference/ model for the approach will be consistent with A Fairer Healthier Scotland and be defined in collaboration with the Programme Board and the Programme Group; it is anticipated it will be drawn from: Life stages/ periods of transitions (Foresight) Social determinants of health (Dahlgren and Whitehead) Mental health indicators (Parkinson) Targeted and proportionate interventions based on evidence of effectiveness (Marmott, McIntyre, HS Inequalities review) Sustainability and Environmental Management
Risk NHS Health Scotland’s considered a number of risks when authorising this area of work, these continue to be relevant. Particular risks for consideration at this point in development are: Buy in from Scottish Government policy team – the team continues to prioritise mental ill health and mental health service response. Ongoing engagement with the team and with the new Minister for Mental Health may provide an opportunity to influence a more balanced public mental health approach Engagement of stakeholders – a group of influential stakeholders need to be engaged with this work for it to find traction with other policy areas. Continuing to work with an advisory group provides an opportunity for this Ownership - local and national ownership is vital to ensure that the approach has relevance across geographical and policy areas. Ongoing strategic engagement is vital to develop this. Leadership – This area of work provides a potentially high profile and cross cutting platform for Health Scotland to develop our reputation as a lead agency for improving health and reducing inequalities. There is a risk to organisational credibility if we do not deliver. To mitigate these risks we will: Manage expectations around the approach Continue to develop the approach in phases, quality assuring products and processes at key development stages Continue to co-produce the approach with national and stakeholders, adapting it to reflect key contextual and delivery priorities. Provide clear feedback loops Equality and Diversity The overall frame of reference/ model for the approach will be consistent with A Fairer Healthier Scotland and be defined in collaboration with the Programme Board and the Programme Group; it is anticipated it will be drawn from: Life stages/ periods of transitions (Foresight) Social determinants of health (Dahlgren and Whitehead) Mental health indicators (Parkinson) Targeted and proportionate interventions based on evidence of effectiveness (Marmott, McIntyre, HS Inequalities review) Sustainability and Environmental Management