Lead Clinicians of Heart Disease Managed Clinical Networks Regional Planning Groups Cardiac Voluntary Sector Organisations

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1 Meeting: Cardiac Sub Group Meeting Date: 10 September 2013 Item: 14/13 National Advisory Committee on Heart Disease Dr Barry Vallance Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Heart Disease Lead Clinician on Heart Disease T: E: Lead Clinicians of Heart Disease Managed Clinical Networks Regional Planning Groups Cardiac Voluntary Sector Organisations Copied: NHS Board Medical Directors υ 8 August 2013 Dear Colleagues, HEART DISEASE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND Please find attached an invitation from the Scottish Government s National Advisory Committee on Heart Disease (NACHD) to submit an application for funding from the Heart Disease Action Plan Implementation Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to take forward activities or initiatives which will go on to develop or enhance the care of people with heart disease in Scotland in line with the priorities of the Heart Disease element of the Better Heart Disease and Stroke Action Plan. All NHS Boards Managed Clinical Networks, Regional Planning Groups and third sector parties with an interest in Heart Disease are being invited to apply for a portion of the 200k + funding available in 2013/14. Those intending to apply for funding should approach the Clinical Priorities Team within the Scottish Government with a completed application form taking into account associated guidance. These are attached at Annex A and B. The deadline for this round of applications is Friday 13 September It would be appreciated that wherever possible submission are provided earlier. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Yours sincerely, Dr Barry Vallance Lead Clinician on Heart Disease Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Heart Disease

2 ANNEX A GUIDANCE FOR FUNDING FROM THE HEART DISEASE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND Objective The purpose of the Heart Disease Action Plan Implementation Fund is to take forward activity which will go on to develop or enhance the care of people with heart disease in Scotland in line with the priorities which emerged from the Better Heart Disease and Stroke Care Action Plan and the NHSScotland Quality Strategy and 20/20 Vision. Heart Disease Action Plan and Progress on Actions Report A copy of the Heart Disease Action Plan is available from the following link: Funding must be for activity which will demonstrably contribute to one or more of the actions set out in the Heart Disease Action Plan or priorities identified by the Committee. Priorities - the following areas which have been identified as requiring focused attention and direction, namely: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Improving mental health Improving access and patient experience of cardiac rehabilitation Improving Heart Failure Services Improving patient information Improving HD data collection Each project must have a clear overall aim along with specific objectives. Each project application should state specific objectives which comply with SMART Criteria: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time framed Most importantly, the application must show how the project will result in demonstrably sustainable activity which will deliver going forward beyond the period for which funding is being requested. Types of Project

3 A project could be in any form, piece of work, or product, that contributes to the objective. Funding will only be provided to those projects which can demonstrate long-term transferability and sustainability. Examples of previous funding include: HEART- E Education Programme ISD s National Cardiac Rehabilitation Audit Who Can Apply? The Heart Disease Action Plan fund is available to both NHS (MCN s Regional Planning Groups)and non-nhs bodies. Joint bids between organisations will also be considered providing clear governance arrangements are set out. Applicants will need to provide, as appropriate: o Details of how it is proposed to deliver the project, including: scope; stages/workstreams; area/region selection; timescales; quantified deliverables; overall measurable outcomes; and costs. o Details of the proposed governance and management arrangements; outline communication plan and stakeholder and user engagement plan. The Scottish Government Clinical Priorities Team will consider the need or otherwise to consult with the SG Procurement and Commercial services division where appropriate. Assessment Criteria Project applications will be assessed by the NACHD subgroup. The assessment will consider how the project will facilitate the aims of the NHSScotland Quality Strategy and Actions contained in the National Advisory Committee on Heart Disease as well as the Progress on Actions reporting. Account will be taken of the extent to which the project : contributes toward implementation of the Heart Disease Action Plan has the potential to improve heart disease care in Scotland; has Scotland-wide relevance (local initiatives must include national dissemination); be non-recurring i.e. proposals should include plans for the initiative to continue once strategy funding comes to an end; demonstrate value for money; be feasible; have an agreed host; and, commits to producing a final evaluation report when funding comes to an end. Arrangements for Monitoring and Evaluating Projects. The project lead will be required to submit progress updates to the Scottish Government Policy Lead as agreed in the offer of funding. This should be at no less intervals than 6 monthly. These updates will provide details of progress in relation to performance measures also previously agreed. At the end of the year the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates will undertake a review and the project lead will be asked for evidence that performance measures agreed have been

4 achieved. A written report will also provide information on performance over the year. This report will allow the project lead to provide an explanation in relation to any agreed performance measures that weren t achieved and to describe actions to tackle any problems that arose. It will also allow for information on any unexpected outcomes if applicable. Timescales Agreed funding from the Heart Disease Action Plan Implementation Fund is limited to a maximum period of one year. Further funding can be agreed in principle with payment on successful evaluation of the project deliverables after one year. Financial Monitoring Recipients of funds from the Heart Disease Action Plan Implementation Fund should be able to demonstrate sound arrangements for financial management and have a good track record in compliance with audit requirements. They will be expected to provide financial monitoring information to the Scottish Government on request. This will be agreed with the recipient. Failure to submit these reports may render the grant recipient ineligible for future grant awards. Failure to submit these reports represents a violation of the terms of agreement, and could result in withholding of grant funds or require that grant funds to be returned to the Scottish Government. Payments will be made, on request from the contractor, in accordance with the application. SGHSCD are responsible for monitoring expenditure and income throughout the financial year. Continuous monitoring and accurate forecasting of outturn are essential in order to identify significant deviations from plans and ensure that any necessary corrective action is taken as quickly as possible e.g. reducing or postponing expenditure. Other conditions attached to the award of funds The Scottish Government reserves the right to demand the return of unused grant money if it becomes clear that any information provided in the application form is inaccurate or untrue. The Scottish Government reserves the right to demand the return of unused grant money if the project is not completed by the agreed deadline. The Scottish Government may request references or proof to support statements in the application form at any time during the period of the grant. Failure to comply with requests will result in withdrawal of the grant. Rights and Acknowledgement of Support Unless otherwise stated in the letter of agreement all rights, including ownership of intellectual rights, that stem from the project rest with the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government attaches great importance to the publication and dissemination of any projects undertaken with its grant support. Recipients of funds must acknowledge the Scottish Governments support in all material originating from the project. Scottish Government financial support should always be acknowledged even when the contribution to individual projects may be small. How to apply?

5 Those intending to undertake a project and apply for funding should approach the Clinical Priorities Team within the Scottish Government. Application forms (see over), taking into account associated guidance, will require to be completed. The Clinical Priorities Team Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates Room GER St Andrew's House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG John.Wilson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk ANNEX B Administration Number: Heart Disease Action Plan Implementation Fund Proposal for Funding Project title: Project lead: Title and Full Name

6 Address (including post code) Telephone Number Fax Number Costs (capital and revenue) over the life of this project Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Staff costs Equipment Office costs Travel etc. Other Total Organisations involved in project Outline the governance and reporting relationships Describe the issue that the Priorities within the Heart Disease Action Plan that the project seeks to address Describe the proposal (including the project timetable) Identify the projected benefits and health gain, including applicability to whole of Scotland

7 Applications should be returned to: The Clinical Priorities Team Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates Room GER St Andrew's House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG