The Future, TodayThe Future, Today

ADULT SOCIAL SERVICESADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Taking PRIDE in Improving LivesTaking PRIDE in Improving Lives

Why are we here? Because we all:

have an interest in Adult Social Services want to influence the future of Adult Social

Services play key roles currently

Service users or consumers Carers Service providers Social Services staff Advocates Dependent or ancillary services/professions

Shared Understanding?Worries

Concerns

Attitudes

Objectives

Priorities

Views

Shared Expectations?Independence

Choice

Quality

PriceReliability

Safety

Legal Responsibilities

Common Factor(s)? People Improving Lives

Achieved via care services which are; Affordable Sustainable

The Future, Today Solid foundations

Service quality Positive and constructive relationships Committed and motivated

Obstacles The Economy and Austerity Lack of innovation Fear Misunderstanding

The Future, Today

Planning & Commissioning

Service Design & the Market

Service Delivery & Development

Improved Lives

Consultation and Listening

Advisory Board - Practical & Focused Discussion but NOT a “talking shop” Specific

Projects Issues Themes

Informed by; Consultation Listening Progress Change in policy, context etc.

Projects Identified Self-Directed Support – Experience to Date Defining Social Care & Social Work for

Wandsworth Review of the Resource Allocation System Review of the Social Care Journey Market Development Direct Payments Resource Directory Support Planning into Services Delivered Mobile Working