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A meeting of the Highland Council/NHS Highland Joint Monitoring Committee will take place in the Highland Council Chamber, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 10.30am.
Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.
Yours faithfully
Stewart Fraser
Chief Officer – Legal and Corporate Governance
1. 10.30am Calling of the Roll and Apologies for Absence
Gairm a’ Chlàir agus Leisgeulan
2. 10.35am Declarations of Interest/Transparency Statement
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt/Aithris Fhollaiseachd
Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting. Any Member making a declaration of interest should provide some information on the nature of the interest and leave the meeting at the appropriate time. Advice may be sought from officers prior to the meeting taking place.
3. 10.40am Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas
There is circulated for approval minutes of the meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee held on 4 December 2025.
4. 10.45am Transitions Audit
Sgrùdadh Eadar-ghluasadan
There is circulated Report No JMC/01/26 by the Chief Officer Integrated People Services (THC), the Chief Social Work Officer & Chief Officer Health and Social Care (THC), and the Chief Officer (NHSH).
The Committee is invited to note and comment on the issues raised in the audit reports and the implications for the future provision of service across Highland Council and NHS Highland.
5. 11.15am Models of Integration Steering Group Verbal Update
Cunntas Beòil Buidheann Stiùiridh nam Modailean Amalachaidh
A verbal update will be provided for noting.
6. 11.30am Chief Officer’s Report Adult Services
Aithisg Àrd-Oifigeir mu Sheirbheisean Inbheach
There is circulated Report No JMC/02/26 by the Chief Officer, Highland Health and Social Care Partnership.
The Committee is invited to note the work undertaken in implementing the HHSCP Joint Strategic Plan and assurance performance information as supplied.
7. 12pm Integrated Children’s Service Update
Aithisg Bhliadhnail Plana nan Seirbheisean Cloinne Amalaichte
There is circulated Report No JMC/03/26 by the Chair of the Integrated Children’s Services Planning Board.
The Committee is invited to note:
i. and comment on the work undertaken by the children’s services planning partnership in delivering the Highland Integrated Children’s Services Plan 2023-2026; and
ii. the work of the delivery groups.
8. 12.30pm Highland Health & Social Care Partnership Finance Reports
Aithisg Ionmhais Com-pàirteachas Slàinte & Cùraim Shòisealta na Gàidhealtachd
There will be an update by the Chair in relation to the correspondence with the Finance Officers of both the Highland Council and NHS Highland.
a. Highland Health & Social Care Partnership Finance Report
Aithisg Ionmhais Com-pàirteachas Slàinte & Cùraim Shòisealta na Gàidhealtachd
There is circulated Report No JMC/04/26 by the Director of Finance, NHS Highland.
The Committee is invited to note the financial position at Month 9 2025/2026 (December 2025).
b. Highland Council Finance Report
Aithisg Ionmhais Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd
There is circulated Report No JMC/05/26 by the Chief Officer – Corporate Finance.
The Committee is invited to:
i. consider the forecast financial position for the year as set out in this report and appendices;
ii. consider the explanations provided for any material variances and actions being taken or proposed; and
iii. note the information set out regarding budget decisions made by Highland Council on 5 March 2026.