East Midlands Model of Commissioning 13/04/2014

Mick Burrows Senior Commissioning Manager – Derbyshire DAAT

Recognised the importance of Residential Rehabilitation Provision as an option for service users Crucial part of any local treatment system Improved access to Residential/Inpatient Provision

Support and develop effective commissioning of Res Rehab Services across the Region Develop a model of collaborative commissioning for future years

Dedicated post to ensure delivery – funded by all nine partnerships Ensured access to services and pathways were consistent across the region Ensured services users were suitable/treatment ready and properly prepared Able to meet LAs eligibility criteria Improve knowledge and understanding

Ensured staff/service users/family understood what Residential Services offered Agreed a collaborative approach to Commissioning Tendered for Approved list of Providers

Preparation, Preparation, Preparation Ensure successful outcomes and better retention and completion rates Knowledge and choice Understand the process Active participation in the evaluation and review of services Achieve abstinence Ensure Recovery and Re-integration

One contract with nine Partnerships Two year contract – no Individual Negotiations First point of call – though not exclusive Improve stability Foster closer working relationships Gain Feedback to improve services Open and transparent process

Cost effectiveness Two year contract – no Individual Negotiations Foster closer working relationships Gain Feedback to improve services Open and transparent process Better outcomes for service users

Long term partnership between the local authorities, the crime, drug and alcohol partnerships and service providers to understand and develop a coordinated approach towards the needs of the service users

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