Reports and Articles

‘How Granite Care Consortium Became a Consortium Co-operative’

This article by Scottish Enterprise explores how nine (previously ten) organisations unite around a shared vision to improve care delivery, enhance outcomes for individuals, and contribute meaningfully to their local communities. It also highlights how this approach aligns with broader goals for person-centred, outcome-focused care within the Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership. This offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the power of co-operation to drive sustainable, community-focused innovation in the care sector.

Integration Joint Boards' Finance and Performance 2024

See ‘Case Study 6’ on Page 56

This report focuses on IJBs, their performance, and their efficacy within the current climate. A case study of Granite Care Consortium is included on pages 56 and 57, where the value of our collaborative working and outcomes focussed approach is examined. The study also highlights that our work with Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership was identified as a good model to provide the basis to develop best practice in ethical commissioning, by the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee.

‘Emerging Practice in Self-Directed Support Option 3’ by Lou Close

See Vignette 3 on Page 44

This article explores Aberdeen City's innovative shift in delivering care at home services under Option 3, moving from a fragmented spot-purchase model to a unified block contract covering all client groups. It highlights the developments that led to the formation of the Granite Care Consortium, and discusses how this model aimed to address sustainability challenges in the sector while reflecting a shared commitment to replacing an ineffective, time-and-task-based system.

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