Argyll & Bute CouncilScotland

Delivering Home Care in remote and Rural Areas

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Argyll, Scotland

• Argyll is one of the largest administrative areas in Scotland covering almost 700,000ha and approximately 3000 miles of coastline.

• There are 26 inhabited islands linked by mainly be ferry services.

• Population is around 91,300 (2001 census).• 24.61% of the population are over the age

of 60 years.

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Challenges and Successes

• Finding imaginative ways to deliver services in remote areas, especially the islands

• Regulation and Inspection processes• Protocols with partners from Health

Services• Partnership working with other agencies

and Integrated Care Teams• Outsourcing of services

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New Developments

• Introduction of Intensive Home Carers• 5 day training programme• Working jointly with Community Nurses to

ensure competencies

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Argyll and Bute Council

• We are committed to working with our communities to develop and improve quality of life and opportunity.

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