NHSScotland Local Delivery Plan Guidance 2013/14
This document sets out for NHS Boards the Guidance underpinning the production of their Local Delivery Plans for 2013/14
2 Process and Timescales
Local Delivery Plans are expected to be signed‑off by NHS Boards and Scottish Government by 31 March 2013, before the start of the 2013/14 financial year.
The proposed timetable for the next 12 months is:
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 29 November 2012 | HEAT Targets & LDP guidance issued. |
| … | NHS Boards prepare draft LDPs; discussion with Health and Social Care Directorates. |
| 15 February 2013 | NHS Boards submit draft LDPs. |
| … | Health and Social Care Directorates review draft LDPs and discuss any outstanding issues with NHS Boards. |
| 15 March 2013 | NHS Boards submit final LDPs. |
| 31 March 2013 | DG Health & Social Care signs-off LDPs |
| End June 2013 | Scottish Government and Health Boards resolve any outstanding issues. |
| Summer 2013 | NHS Boards' Annual Review. NHS Boards publish workforce plans. |
| Throughout 2013 | Review period for HEAT/LDPs. Mid-year Stock takes. |
| Autumn 2013 | DG Health & Social Care issues revised LDP guidance for 2014/15. |
NHS Boards will develop their LDPs with their partners and in consultation with stakeholders and will seek board sign-off during March 2013. LDPs will cover a three year period, with the opportunity to review and adjust future years' plans each year.
The 10 LDP performance management principles which help improve understanding of NHSScotland's approach to performance management continue to be relevant. These principles have been refreshed this year and recognise the increasing importance of partnership working. These are attached at Appendix 1, and are set out in the context of sound accountability.
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