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Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Adult Social Care A new direction 27 February 2006 Kathryn Hudson National Director for Social Care
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Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Adult Social CareA new direction27 February 2006 Kathryn Hudson
National Director for Social Care
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
A New Direction
Introduction
A vision for the future
Building on firm foundations
Integration
Future challenges
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Introduction
A time for change
Opportunities or threat?
For whose benefit?
An inclusive agenda.
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
A vision for the Future (1)
“…… set out a clear vision for adult social care which was overwhelmingly supported in the consultation. This White Paper confirms that vision and puts in place practical steps to turn it into reality.”
(1.31)
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
A vision for the Future (2)
We all have a positive contribution to make
We all have a right to choice and control in our lives
Supporting independence
Preventative services
An outcomes focus
Protection and high level support when needed
Quality services
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
A vision for the Future (3)
Our Health, Our Care, Our Say
Access
Equity
Integration
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
A vision for the future (4)
The main themes:
Integration
Leadership
Preventative Services
Improving Provision
Listening to People
Joint Commissioning
Workforce
Resources
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Building on Firm Foundations (1)
A policy framework
A social care architecture
Voices for social care
A renewed commitment
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Building on Firm Foundations (2)
“ Better services and improved outcomes are assisted by a firm knowledge base. The remit of social care is wide, and while there is a significant body of knowledge, in adults’ services in particular, the evidence has not always been used or developed. Dissemination of knowledge and good quality research will help support sound knowledge - based practice.”
Independence, Well-being and Choice (9.3)
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Building on Firm foundations (3)
Make use of what we have
Identify the gaps
Evaluate innovation
Strengthen the knowledge and confidence of colleagues
A service we can be proud of
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Integration (1)
Integration
To combine parts into a whole
Complete by the addition of parts
Bring or come into equal participation or membership
(Concise Oxford Dictionary)
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Integration (2)
“Our Health, Our Care, Our Say” proposes a partnership of equals in the interest of diverse individuals
We need:
Clarity about our contribution
Confidence about what we offer
Understanding of the benefits of joint working at all levels.
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Future Challenges (1)
Shared outcomes
Joint commissioning
The role of the DASS
Wider local authority responsibilities
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
Future Challenges (2)
Changing cultures
Positive leadership
A willingness to tackle complexity and live with uncertainty
A real understanding of social care
Social Care and Health working together
00D – Adult Social Care
An opportunity not a threat.
