Welcome from the Chair
Decision:
to note the Chair’s remarks.
Minutes:
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. He spoke about the early peak of this season’s flu strain and encouraged all those eligible for the flu and Covid vaccinations to take the opportunity.
The Chair noted the success of the HOPE Conference held on 12 November 2025 which had brought together people from across the health and social care system, partners and public, introducing the principles of Getting it Right for Everyone (GIRFE). He thanked those who facilitated it, presented and attended, and noted that feedback analysis was under way and would be used to help enhance planning.
The Chair thanked the new Chief Executive of NHS Grampian, Laura Skaife-Knight, for attending the IJB Insights session on 31 October 2025. He stated that he was grateful to the Chief Executive and Chair of NHS Grampian for making time to speak to the IJB and update them on the current situation with NHS Grampian and was pleased to hear the Chief Executive reiterate the commitment to enhancing and expanding relations with partners including the IJB.
Members noted two important dates: (1) the 2026/27 Budget Consultation was live until 14 December 2025 and participation was encouraged; and (2) ACHSC Partnership Conference will take place on 28 January 2026.
Members heard that the new Depute Chief Finance Officer would start in post in mid February 2026.
Finally, the Chair welcomed Ritchie Johnson and Councillor Lee Fairfull as the incoming Chairs of the Risk, Audit and Performance and Clinical and Care Governance Committees respectively, and expressed his thanks to the outgoing Chairs, Councillor Martin Greig and Mark Burrell
The Board resolved:-
to note the Chair’s remarks.