New chair appointed for Edinburgh Integration Joint Board

Councillor Cameron is the Labour and Co-operative Party Councillor for Liberton/Gilmerton and depute lord provost of the City of Edinburgh. She brings extensive experience in public service and governance and serves on the City of Edinburgh Council’s Culture and Communities Committee.

The EIJB is responsible for the strategic planning and oversight of health and social care services across Edinburgh. Working with NHS Lothian, the City of Edinburgh Council and a range of partners, it helps ensure people receive the care and support they need to live independently and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Councillor Cameron said: “I am honoured to take on the role of chair of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board and determined to work openly and collectively with colleagues, partners and communities across Edinburgh to improve outcomes for our service users, recognising the ongoing and increasingly tight funding circumstances.

“I am also committed to building on the strong foundations already achieved and to strengthening prevention and early intervention, with physical activity playing an important role in helping people stay well, remain independent and to live well for longer.

“I further believe it vital that our service provision evolves in response to what we know and what is forecast in terms of data, demographics, and changing demands for services in order to support the independent living of our residents.”

Christine Laverty, chief officer of Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “I am delighted to welcome Councillor Cameron as chair of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board.

“Councillor Cameron brings a wealth of leadership, governance and public service experience. I look forward to working with her as we continue to deliver high-quality health and social care services and make the best possible use of the resources available to us.”

Councillor Cameron succeeds Councillor Conor Savage as chair.