RPBs bring together health boards, local authorities and the third sector to meet the care and support needs of people in their area.
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Overview
RPBs have been established as part of the to:
- improve the well-being of the population
- improve how health and care services are delivered.
All Regional Partnership Boards must:
- produce a regional population assessments produce a regional area plan
- provide a regional annual report
- demonstrate citizen engagement and co-production
There are 7 RPBs:
Membership
It is different for each region but can include:
- an elected member from one local authority in the region
- a member of the local health board
- a Director of Social Services from each local authority in the region
- a local authority housing representative
- a registered social landlord
- a local authority education representative
- at least one person from the third sector who works with the local authority and local health board
- a member of the public
- a carer