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The Role of Disabled Peoples User-Led Organisations (DPULO’s)
27th March 2012
Lynne Turnbull, Chief Executive Officer
Cheshire Centre for Independent Living
Overview
What is a DPULO
Challenges for Commissioners > More for Less
Benefits of Engaging with Disabled Peoples User Led Organisations (DPULO’s)
DPULO Provision
Identifying Gaps in Provision and Developing Innovative Solutions
Questions / Discussion Time
What is a DPULO?
At least 75% of Management Board are disabled people
At least 50% of staff are disabled people
At least 50% of volunteers are disabled people
Works within the ethos of the social model of disability
Or
Working towards the above
About Us
Cheshire Centre for Independent Living has been established since 1992, providing a range of support services, driven by the needs and aspirations of disabled people.
Our VisionTo eradicate inequality for local disabled people.
Our MissionTo empower local disabled people to have independence, choice and control over their lives and to remove the barriers that exist within society.
More for Less
Unit Costs are less > Not big overheads
Investment > Return on Investment
EU Legislation: Article 19 > Saves time and money and enables smaller DPULO’s to deliver services
Value added Services > Achievement of Outcomes
Benefits of DPULO Engagement
Public Sector Equality Duty Duty to Engage with disabled people ‘Voice’ of disabled people Person-Centred Working Work across more than one policy area Peer to Peer approach Legitimacy both with Service Users and Commissioners Experience, skills and knowledge Identifying gaps and finding solutions Evidence of better outcomes for disabled people
DPULO Provision
Information, Advice and Advocacy
Review Local Processes/ Policy
Access to Work
Disability Hate Crime
Adult Social Care and Health- Personal Budgets: everyone eligible to be in receipt by 2013
- Personal Health Budgets: 100% take up over 5 years?
- Support Planning
Service Delivery
Identifying Gaps
Developing Innovative Solutions
North West Personal Assistant Register
Managed Bank Account Service
Personal Assistant Training
Individual Employer Training
Collaborative Working
Conclusion
More for Less.... A Reality?
Questions
Thank you for Listening.
Contact Details
E-mail: lynne.turnbull@cheshirecil.org
Website: www.cheshirecil.org
www.nw-pa.org
Social Media:
www.twitter.com/cheshirecil #dpulo
www.facebook.com/cheshirecentreforindependentliving
www.facebook.com/dpulos
References (info only)
Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People Report (2005)
Putting People First Concordat (2007) Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act
[Section 138 (1)] (2007) Personalisation: A Rough Guide (2008) Transforming Social Care (2008 & 2009) Right to Control Trailblazers (2009) A Vision for Social Care: Capable Communities, Active
Citizens (2010) Think Local Act Personal (2010)