GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Sustainable Social Services for Wales: A framework for Action Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol Cynaliadwy i Gymru: Fframwaith Gweithredu
Background to SSSfW Where are we now? Some implications
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalnwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales WAG Strategic Direction - Public Services Improvement is enabled through collaboration, integration and innovation across sectoral and geographical boundaries. This is our alternative to public services driven by the market and competition between service providers. Wales - A Real Community, First Minister, Carwyn Jones
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Distinctive approach to Public Services Committed to: Putting people first Working together collaboratively to deliver better services Developing a world class workforce Securing better value for the Welsh Pound and to Relentlessly driving change.
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Social Services in Wales – Service Characteristics 22 democratically elected sovereign bodies About 1800 providers A privately owned service Publically funded Limited professional history Control through detailed targets and inspection
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Scale of Activity Some examples. ( ) 5,160 children are looked after; 2,730 children on child protection register; Around 11.5 million hours of home care delivered every year; 6,741 adult protection referrals received by local authority social services; Services delivered by around 1,800 providers 70,000 staff £1.4 billion net expenditure by LAs in Wales.
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Social Services in Wales Journey of success – –ICSS – From Vision to Action –Learning from the Journey – CSSIW –Chief Inspectors Annual Reports Profile Leadership Range of services Innovation Collaboration Workforce competence and confidence User satisfaction
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales The Challenge Changing social context –Families –Communities –Voice and control –Rights –Fragmentation Demography Demand and resources Consistency =Unsustainable
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Sustainable Social Services for Wales: A Framework for Action Where are we now?
Responses to the Deputy Minister Implementation plans WG programme of implementation Social Services Bill - consultation
Some implications
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Principles A strong voice and real control Supporting each other Safety Respect Recovery, restoration and Re-ablement Adjusting to new circumstances Stability Simplicity Professionalism
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Sustainability: Taking Action National direction and leadership, local accountability new accord in our relationships Cutting down on duplication and complexity – improving consistency One adoption service for Wales? national eligibility framework and a portable assessment of need for adult social care. Integration Integrated Family Support Services Re-ablement
GwasanaethaueffeithiolargyfercalonwerddCymru Efficient services for the green heart of Wales Sustainability: Taking Action Supporting staff to get it right first time career grades and professionalisation less guidance and regulation Streamlining and strengthening regulation of services and the workforce Service providers and commissioners responsible for quality and safety Reducing the burden of inspection