SOUTH Ayrshire residents will this week have the chance to give their input into the Scheme of Integration for health and social care across the area.

The council will launch their consultation this week to ask for views on the revisions proposed.

Since 2015, there has been increased partnerships between South Ayrshire Council and NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Their services have been jointly delivered through the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

The decision making body responsible for this partnership, the South Ayrshire Integration Joint Board, controls the planning and resourcing of social work services, primary care and health services.

And locals will now be able to have their say on changes that they have put forward by the board to ensure that the service continues to improve the wellbeing of families, communities and people who use these facilities.

The proposed changes include workforce planning, information sharing and data handling and risk management.

You can read the full list on the council’s website.

The first public meeting is at Ayr Town Hall on Thursday, February 13 between 4.15-5.15pm.

The follow up consultation will be next week on Wednesday, February 19 at County Buildings between 12.30-1.30pm.

Councillor Douglas Campbell said: “We need to ensure that the correct procedures are in place for the SAHSCP to continue to deliver the best possible services.

“I would encourage the public to get involved in the consultation and see what’s proposed.”