Managing the change
A Project Team has been created to take forward the work of developing the legislation and establishing the new improvement and scrutiny bodies. The Scrutiny Bodies Project Team is led by Shane Rankin (Project Director) and reports to a Scottish Government Programme Board jointly chaired by the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health (Kevin Woods) and the Director-General Education (Leslie Evans).
A Change Delivery Group, which reports to the Board has been established to drive forward key pieces of the project. It is made up of Deputy Directors from the Scottish Government and Chief Executives (or equivalents) from the partner organisations.
The structure of the project can be seen here. Further details can be found in our Project Initiation Document.
Legislative change
The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Bill, which contains the provisions to establish the new bodies is currently making its passage through the Scottish Parliament. Parts 4 and 5 of the Bill relate to the creation of HIS and SCSWIS. The process of the Bill's passage through the Parliament is outlined here.
Business change
A great deal of work has been taken forward in preparation for the shadow management teams (new Chairs and Chief Executives and their senior teams) being in place around mid-2010. Work has been and is underway with the existing bodies and a wide range of stakeholders on business modelling, business continuity and transitions and change management.
Business models
Tentative business models for HIS and SCSWIS have been identified and will guide planning and preparations until the shadow teams take on their responsibilities.
Further information will be posted here as the business model work develops.