Social Services and Wellbeing Act (2014) Population needs assessment in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan: engaging local people and organisations Cardiff Health & Social Care Network, 13 September 2016 Dr Tom Porter, Cardiff and Vale Local Public Health Team

Two Acts Social Services and Wellbeing Act (2014) Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (2015) Both require assessments of the local area Slightly different focus but work together Different geographic level of assessment SSWB – ‘Region’ – Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan WFG – LA – Cardiff LA, Vale of Glamorgan LA ‘Let’s talk’ engagement brand

Population needs assessment Required under SSWB Act For Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan But lower geographies too, key populations and issues Should identify: ‘Care and support needs’ Including carers, preventative needs ...and specify ‘Range and level of services’ to meet the needs identified as far as possible

Population needs assessment Balance quantitative vs qualitative Engagement with local population key Engagement approach Service user groups Commissioned focus groups/interviews Online & paper survey and postcards Professional/organisational stakeholder online survey

Population groups Children and young people Older people Health / physical disabilities Learning disability/autism Mental health Sensory impairment Carers who need support; and Violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence

Method + Population survey Existing groups + Professional survey Training offered Engage Jul-Oct Coding & analysis Combine with: -quant data -existing engagement -pop & professional survey Gaps identified

Example general questions Is there anywhere (e.g. a place, a club, community group, charity etc.) in the community which makes a positive difference to your wellbeing? Anything which would help now or in future with wellbeing? Are you happy with any care and support services you receive? Why? Do care and support services help you feel safe?

Next steps PNA Ongoing engagement (online / face to face) Finalise professional survey and distribute Operational leads workshop/s to pull together qualitative and quantitative data Council scrutiny, Health Board development Council & Health Board sign off

Thank you! Questions? tom.porter@wales.nhs.uk

What are your professional views? Identify top 3 for each, in Cardiff and Vale: Care and support needs Preventive service gaps Key assets in community