Shared Lives
This underused and undervalued service type offers care long-term accommodation and support, daytime care, kinship and respite care for all user groups, along with step-down and step-up care for people with mental health needs or rehabilitation needs. A highly cost- effective and high quality service which is currently under-utilised.
What did we set out to achieve?
- A self-assessment tool for shared lives schemes to determine focus of development
- Four to six pilot sites in the south east supported to expand and improve,
- Savings to authorities of up to 60% on residential care, and supported living
- A range of highly personalised services spanning all user groups
- Improved service delivery quality for Local Authorities
- Better outcomes for service users
What have we achieved so far?
- Research report into cost, quality and spread of this service.
- Development of a business case to support investment decisions and expansion of schemes
- Focus group work to determine the key ingredients in a high quality service
- Masterclasses underway to support 6 x SE authorities expand their service
How can your council benefit?
Workshops are taking place to promote the findings of the research and assist authorities in developing their services.
For more information or an informal discussion, please email enquiries@southeastiep.gov.uk
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