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Presentation to Social Services and Housing Overview & Scrutiny
Committee
26th August 2008
Wellbeing Directorate
Structure
Abigail HarrisCorporate Director
Susan CooperHead of
Adult Social CareBusiness Innovation
Mark ShephardHead of
Healthy Living
Our Vision
“Promoting independence, wellbeing and choice that will support individuals in achieving their full potential in healthier and vibrant communities”
Adult Social Care Services
Assessment Care Management Services – Disability
Assessment Care Management Services – Older People
Support at Home
Support in the Community
Healthy Living Services
Sport and Physical Activity
Libraries
Arts
Community Learning
Business and Innovation
Performance management
Evidence-based practice
Governance
Researching new ways of working
Benchmarking with others
Strategic Challenges
Modernising, remodelling and rebalancing services, e.g. residential care
Need robust engagement with service users, Members and corporate colleagues to make changes
Some very poor buildings, e.g. Maesteg Town Hall, Berwyn Centre
High sickness figures in some services
Integrating services within the new Directorate to focus on Wellbeing
Building on our good working relationship with partners, particularly the NHS, to deliver more integrated services
Service Delivery Challenges
Sport and Recreation Review and Strategy3 year Library PlanArea Adult and Community Learning PlanBuilding InvestmentEfficiencies AgendaNHS ReformThe separation of Children’s and Adult Social CareDirect Payments
We must ensure that ..
Sufficient capacity and attention is given to strategic development of servicesOperational activities are well managed, particularly given the large numbers of staff and volume of services commissioned from othersStrong links with Children’s Services are maintainedThere is sufficient capacity to develop and implement strategies and complete reviewsService development can continue in parallel with the need to deliver savings through efficienciesWe respond to national initiativesSufficient resources are available to ensure that facilities are safe and attractive to customers
Improvements for our Customers
Access to an effective range of local servicesIncreased independence and support to live at homeGreater support for carersA reduction in the consequences of poor healthIncreased focus on Health, Social Care and Wellbeing throughout the County BoroughMore opportunities for participation in physical activity for children and adultsIncreased levels of basic skills provision
Improvements for our Customers
Increased opportunities for participation in creative activities by more disadvantaged people
More effective partnerships with Health and other agencies that increase choice
Provision of integrated services that lead to more healthy, sustainable lifestyles
Improved customer satisfaction