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As a data controller NHSGGC are required under Article 35(1) of the UKGDPR to complete a data protection impact assessment for all processing which may result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. This may include e.g. the use of new technologies, the processing of high volumes of special category data or data processing involving data from vulnerable groups. The table below provides a summary of the most recent data protection impact assessments we have completed.

Completed Data Protection Impact Assessments

On appointment, Non-Executive Board members are issued with an induction pack, containing information useful for new colleagues about NHSGGC’s governance structures, details on existing Board members and their biographies. The pack will also include further helpful information to assist our Non-Executive Board members to settle into their role.

All Board members undergo an induction programme, completing a series of introductory meetings with key personnel across the organisation.

They will also be assigned a ‘buddy’ from our existing Non-Executive Board member group who will offer support and guidance while bedding into their exciting new role within the organisation. NHS Scotland also support the induction of new Board Members NHS Scotland – Induction Approach – What Non-Executives can expect from Board Induction.

The personal development needs of individual Board Members is also supported by NHS Education Scotland Board Development | Turas. New Board Members are required to register on TURAS and should make full use of this resource.

The induction programme also requires Board Members to familiarise themselves with the key documents that explain who we are, what we do and how we work together to deliver our roles and responsibilities.

These documents are listed below.

Useful Resources for Board Members

• Model Code of Conduct for NHSGGC Board Members
• NHS Scotland – Induction Approach – What Non-Executives can expect from Board Induction
• Auditor General – What is Integration April 2018
• NHSGGC Board Papers
• Your HSCP

Further Information for Board Members

Staff Engagement Session: Sustainability and Value Programme

As of 2023 the Financial Improvement Programme (FIP) was relaunched as the Sustainability and Value Programme.

Join Paul McKenna, Head of Sustainability and Value to learn more about the re-launch, ask any questions you have about financial sustainability and improvement and find out how you and your team can get involved in the programme.

This interactive session will last one hour.

Please use the MS Teams links below to register:

• 30^th January 2023, 12.00pm – 1.00pm: Webinar registration | Microsoft Teams

Training and Resources Links

• Check back here soon for links to our training and resources

Types of Sustainability and Value projects and benefits

Sustainability and Value provides tactical support and through the Project Management Office (PMO) oversees 100s of projects a year that range in scale and duration. Each Project can be accounted for on a Recurring and Non-Recurring basis.

Examples of various Projects:

• Recurring savings from changes in drug prices.
• Recurring savings from the change of consumables used in clinical procedures.
• Non Recurring savings in the reduction of agency staff used in a department.
• Recurring savings delivered through service redesign.
• Cost avoidance through the use of alternative methods of service delivery to manage increased demands.

Waste Projects

The waste policy has been revised to reflect the commitments NHSGGC is making to meet legislative obligations and targets as a key part of our Scope 3 emissions towards Net Zero and Climate Change. This is a change of direction from the previous policy and focuses on the environmental impact of waste and our ambitions to reduce that impact.

NHS Scotland is committed to meeting the requirements of Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan through the Policy and Waste Management Action Plan as well as through short-term, medium-term and long-term projects to increase resource use efficiency and improve sustainability practices.

Our Future Waste Management Model

• Prevent and Reduce – Through our sustainable procurement and clinical sustainability group we will work to prevent, reduce and reuse waste.
• Reuse and Recycle – Implementation of waste segregation within clinical settings to increase segregation of non-contaminated waste into recycling stream and move away from single use items.
• Recover / Dispose – Implement recycling facilities at source for general waste in public and staff non-clinical areas.

There have been various projects and initiatives involving waste minimisation in order to be more sustainable. Clinical waste segregation is a significant and on-going project, as well as improving recycling facilities across all GGC sites.

Non-Executive Member

Period

01/05/23 – 30/04/27

Background

Graham worked as a Consultant Neonatal & Paediatric Surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow until December 2019. Graham has recently completed a four-year term as the founding Chair of the National Endoscopy Training Programme Board and the NHS Scotland Academy.  As an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow Medical School, he led their undergraduate admissions team for five years. He is currently Vice President of Scout Scotland. Graham is a volunteer member of the Children’s Hearing System in Scotland and was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours list for services to young people.

Responsibilities

Board

• NHS Charities – Royal Hospital for Children – Champion

Member of

• Clinical and Care Governance Committee
• Finance Planning and Performance Committee

Integrated Joint Board (IJB)

• Glasgow City IJB

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Non-Executive Member

Period

9/01/23 to 08/01/27

Background

Mehvish MRPharmS is a community pharmacist who brings a wealth of patient facing and management expertise to the Board. Having served for over a decade in some of the most deprived areas in and around Glasgow, she has a deep understanding of health inequalities. In particular, ethnic minority communities and supporting those with addictions.

Responsibilities

Board Responsibilities

• BME Champion
• Co-Chair Staff Governance Committee
• BME Champion

Member of

• Finance, Planning and Performance Committee
• People Committee

IJB Responsibilities

• East Renfrewshire IJB Lead

Other information

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By making smart decisions, we can work more efficiently, in a more environmentally friendly manner and ultimately create a healthier, sustainable service. 

Your Ideas can contribute to real success and change within NHSGGC. From savings on postage to standardising medical equipment every idea has its merits, no idea is too small! So why not take a few minutes to yourself or with your colleagues and get your thinking caps on and tell us what you come up with! Remember, don’t assume that someone has already thought it, every idea matters.

All you have to do is send in your idea using our online form below which will go to our Financial Improvement Team for consideration.

You can also  visit our Sustainability and Value page for more information.

What Is Sustainability and Value

The aim of Sustainability and Value is to support the delivery of a comprehensive programme of schemes which identify efficiencies that have a financial benefit, enabling the Board to achieve and maintain financial balance through effective management, control, innovation, quality and best practice.

Sustainability and Value was launched in 2022 expanding, improving and replacing the Financial Improvement programme, which to add is still an integral and component part within Sustainability and Value assisting the Board in achieving and maintaining financial balance.

What Does Sustainability and Value Do?

Sustainability and Value provides tactical support and guidance to directorates and departments in identifying the potential for efficiency improvements and removing waste from our ways of working. The programme is based on a proven methodology, and is underpinned by a comprehensive governance process and a programme management office (PMO).

Contact the Sustainability and Value Team

• Email: FIP-PMO@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Further Information and Resources

Other Areas of Work

Non-Executive Member

Period

04/07/22 – 30/04/27

Background

Cllr Pragnell was elected as a Councillor for the Scottish Labour Party in East Renfrewshire in May 2022.

Responsibilities

Board

• None

Member of

• Clinical and Care Governance Committee
• Finance Planning and Performance Committee
• Healthcare Charities Committee People Committee

Integrated Joint Board (IJB)

• None

Other information

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Non-Executive Member

Period

08/06/22 – 30/04/27

Background

Cllr McGinty was elected as a Councillor for the Scottish Labour Party in West Dunbartonshire in May 2022

Responsibilities

Board

• None

Member of

• Finance Planning and Performance Committee
• Staff Governance Committee Healthcare Charity Committee

Integrated Joint Board (IJB)

• None

Other information

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