The Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership has published its Annual Performance Review for 2025/26, highlighting how the Partnership has supported individuals, families and communities across Dundee.
The Annual Performance Review is being presented to the Integration Joint Board (IJB) as the Partnership is facing very high levels of demand for services, alongside financial pressures.
Members of the IJB will hear some of the key achievements of the past year, including:
98% of hospital discharges taking place without delay
Lower emergency bed use compared with the Scottish average
A 2.6% increase in the number of individuals starting alcohol treatment
Four Health and Social Care Partnership adult and care home services inspected, with all receiving grades of very good
Alongside these achievements, the report recognises the challenges facing health and social care services in Dundee, with demand continuing to grow, more people living with complex health and care needs, and a challenging financial position.
Despite these pressures, the Partnership has continued to make improvements in supporting people to remain at home wherever possible, return home sooner from hospital and access more joined-up support in their communities.
There have also been positive developments in mental health and wellbeing, support for unpaid carers and partnership working across services.
The report also sets out the Partnership's priorities for the year ahead:
Improve access to timely help and support
Strengthen prevention, early intervention and care at home
Deliver redesign and transformation in key services
Support, develop and sustain the workforce
Improve financial sustainability and make effective use of resources
Chair of the Dundee Integration Joint Board, Councillor Ken Lynn said: “Despite the significant pressures facing health and social care services, there are real areas of positivity in this report.
“It is particularly encouraging to see such a high level of hospital discharges happening without delay, significantly higher than the Scottish average. It is also positive to see more people coming forward to access support for addiction. I know that reaching out for help when struggling with addiction can be incredibly difficult.
“The opening of Hope Point and the provision of 24/7 mental health support in the city has been a significant achievement for this IJB. It is clear to see how valuable this service is, with 1,736 people supported by Hope Point over the past year.”
“I would like to thank our workforce, partners, unpaid carers, volunteers and community organisations for their continued commitment. Their dedication remains central to the support provided across our communities.”
The Dundee Integration Joint Board will meet on Wednesday 19th August 2026.