Directions
Directions are a set of IJB documents that provide clear descriptions and instructions to NHS Shetland and Shetland Islands Council on services provided on behalf of the IJB. Directions ensure that the services are provided in accordance with the Joint Strategic Plan.
Directions take account of the needs of individuals in respect of equality, diversity and human rights, in line with the IJB Strategic Commissioning Plan 2022-25 (‘the Plan’).
The IJB commision NHS Shetland and Shetland Islands Council to provide these specific services as delivery providers. These are delegated services, as given by the IJB Integration Scheme. It is expected that NHS Shetland and Shetland Islands Council will provide these services, within budget, and to meet performance targets and outcomes.
Directions for services provided for IJB are:
o Adult Mental Health
o Adult Services (Learning Disabilities and Autism)
o Adult Social Work
o Alcohol and Other Drugs
o Allied Health Professionals
o Community Care Resources
o Community Nursing
o Justice Social Work
o Health Improvement
o Oral Health
o Pharmacy and Prescribing
o Primary Care
o Hospital based services
o Unpaid carers
For more information on Directions, please view our Full Directions