Independent Oversight and Assurance Group on Tayside's Mental Health Services

Overview

The Independent Oversight and Assurance Group on Tayside’s Mental Health Services was established by the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care in October 2021 to provide advice and support to the Tayside Executive Partnership as they lead the change that is required for Tayside’s mental health services.

The Group will play a critical role in providing independent assurance of the progress made by the Tayside Executive Partnership in their implementation of the recommendations from ‘Trust and Respect’ - the report (published in February 2020) from Dr David Strang’s independent inquiry into Tayside’s mental health services.

The Group will regularly update the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care on progress so the Scottish Government are able to accurately assess the improvements being made to Tayside’s mental health services.

The Group are also forming important relationships with key local stakeholders and lived experience organisations to ensure that real and sustained progress is made in Tayside.

Publications

• "Trust and Respect" - final report of the independent inquiry into mental health services in Tayside - independent inquiry
• "Trust and Respect" progress report - July 2021 - independent Inquiry

Members

Independent Oversight and Assurance Group members:

• Fiona Lees, Chair
• David Williams, member
• Fraser McKinlay, member

Tayside Executive Partners:

• Grant Archibald, Chief Executive, NHS Tayside
• Thomas Glen, Chief Executive, Perth and Kinross Council 
• Margo Williamson, Chief Executive, Angus Council
• Gregory Colgan, Chief Executive, Dundee City Council
• Phil Davison, Divisional Commander for Tayside, Police Scotland

Publications

Independent Oversight and Assurance Group on Tayside's Mental Health Services: terms of reference