Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway – National Framework

12. Governance and Accountability

Development of this Framework, and of the forthcoming national Pathway, has been overseen by an Advisory Group. This Group will continue to supervise the development and phased implementation of all national elements of the Framework, and any future documents required.

The Pathway will be supported by robust data protection and information governance protocols in accordance with existing data protection rules. The forthcoming Veterans Mental Health Standards and Specification will be informed by the Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Standards.^[7]

Once the Pathway is implemented, an Assurance Board will provide governance of the Pathway, including monitoring delivery against the Standards, equity of access, and progress towards outcomes including oversight of the key performance indicator set that will be required by the national Hub.

This Assurance Board will also consider resources and stewardship, ensure efficient use of existing capacity; avoidance of duplication; commissioning that prioritises evidence based and veteran informed provision, and transparent use of public funds.