Improving the provision of children’s equipment
The context….. Children’s Legislation & policy – Children & Young People’s (Scotland) Act 2014; Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC); Ready To Act http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/01/1324 Integration – Public Bodies (Joint working) (Scotland) Act 2014 (came into effect April 2016) Austerity….
Support to improve services… Support - Improvement Hub (iHub), Healthcare Improvement Scotland ; Place, Home, & Housing Scottish Government Guidance – March 2015 ‘Providing Equipment to Children & Young People with disabilities’ http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/dl/DL(2015)01.pdf Good practice resources- Joint Protocols, ….
EQUIPU partnership model… Integrated approach – wider range of partners, pooled resources.. Dedicated funding & budget arrangements Specialist resource to support recycling & assessment Standardised approach, with Core stock Governance, and professional involvement
Benefits… Efficiencies & outcomes… Responsive, timely service, for children & their carers Procurement Recycling & assessment advice Financial savings – access to recycled equipment & reductions on non-stock purchases
Evaluate Evidence Improve ! What’s next… Tel. 07825 926716 Alison Docherty, Alison.Docherty@sw.Glasgow.gov.uk Tel. 07825 926716