Dorset POPP 13 th October 2010 Early Intervention Promoting Health, Independence and Well-being SW Housing LIN Sue Warr Programme Manager

Working towards inclusion, health and well-being

The POPP Organisation The Funding: DH funding £2.4m yrs 1 & 2 (2006 – 2008) DCC/NHS Dorset funding - £1.28m yrs 3 & 4 (2008 – 2010) - £800,000 yr 5 (2010 – 2011) The Vision: Build supportive neighbourhoods for older people Seek transitional change to existing ways of working Focus on prevention, health, well-being, and independence The Demographics: Older People aged 50+ living in Dorset excluding Bournemouth and Poole (179,000+)

Strategic Direction and Decision Making Programme Management Community Development and Capacity Building Wayfinders (x54) Signpost and Support – 9 hours per week Talks, events, promotions, practical tasks Leaders (x33) Challenge and change – 7 hours per week Work with older people and others to identify and develop local opportunities based on need Evaluators (x10) Capturing the journey Community Commissioning Fund Seed funding to kick start local initiatives and activities

Community Development Workers Essential to the programme - Supporting Leaders and Wayfinders Helping people to work together Input into meetings, events, and Locality Planning Work with organisations to influence change Assist in the completion of applications for POPP funding Develop activities and services with Older People Partnership working and developing networks A link between communities and DCC/NHS Dorset Support the development of DCC and partner agency strategies Thematic leads: BME, Faith, Housing, Art, Culture and Heritage, Mental Health, and Caring issues Audits - Home from Hospital Services / Exercise and Activity Opportunities within Sheltered Housing

The Benefits A chance to bring people together Everything is led by older people Employment of older people Volunteer opportunities Evaluation and monitoring to measure what’s making a difference and why? Outcomes relate to improvements in peoples lives Professional judgement/observations Focus on good health and wellbeing, not illness Local access to services and support improved Opportunities to provide training and improve skills Increase uptake of benefits and direct payments

Anticipated Gains for Older People An opportunity to ‘Challenge and Change’

Activities and Opportunities Created Coffee mornings, film clubs, and social activities Art and Craft classes Befriending / home support / shopping Lunch Clubs Good neighbours schemes / Volunteer Driver and Car Schemes First Responders / Co-responders Access to IT, IT Training, supporting Connecting Dorset Exercise instructors, Tai Chi Instructors, Exercise classes Falls prevention and Home Safety Walking and cycling groups Healthy eating, diet and nutrition Housing options, home improvement and adaptations Carers support Memory Cafés / Singing for the Brain Senior Forums across Dorset

Benefits ,000 contacts with Dorset POPP 23,000 received a service, activity, or information 2000 in-depth information cases undertaken 3000 Activities 599 new volunteer (posts since programme start) 250 funded projects 490 Outcome Stories / 560 people affected Improved ‘community capacity’ Robust partnership working

The Dorset POPP Vision and Desired Outcomes “Supportive communities that enable older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as they wish”. Desired Outcomes of the Dorset POPP: Older People in Communities… …have housing suitable for individual needs …are socially integrated and not isolated …are making a positive contribution and experiencing fulfilment …feel secure and safe …feel free from discrimination …feel financially secure …are in good health in mind and body …have dignity, choice and control throughout their life

New Initiatives and development Access to Food and Nutrition (TSC Funded) Work with the individual needs of existing Meals on Wheels recipients to identify appropriate opportunities for access to food and meals according to their need Map existing lunch clubs and other communal eating opportunities Develop new opportunities for access to food and meals by supporting emerging lunch clubs, opportunities through Day Centres, Schools, Pubs and Clubs etc. Work with older people and local agencies to find solutions to identified needs. Ensure the needs of excluded individuals and groups are identified and met as part of this process.

New Initiatives and development Volunteer Driver and Car Scheme (LAA Funded) Map existing community transport and volunteer driver/car schemes Co-ordinate, develop and support new opportunities for volunteer driver and car schemes to emerge in Dorset settlements. Work with older people and local agencies to find solutions to identified needs. Ensure the needs of excluded individuals and groups are identified and met as part of this process.

Influencing the Agenda….. Ageing Well in Dorset Framework Total Place Transforming Social Care Transforming Community Services Safe And Independent Living

Dorset POPP Programme Manager Sue Warr Programme Manager – Dorset POPP Adult and Community Services Directorate County Hall Dorchester DT1 1XJ Office: Mobile: