The example of a day centre initiative, within a community planning process Phil Madden, EASPD, May 2008, Sarajevo

1.  Remember to ask why  Remember de-institutionalisation  The lure of the tangible

2. What is its purpose?  Which groups (will there be clashes)?  Referral / Assessment process?  Can it be used by the general community (location / opening hours)?  Will it be able to change as needs change?

3. What will people do?  What hours?  What activity / learning programme?  What function? – eating / personal hygiene  What transport is required?

4. What skills will staff need?  Will there be differential skills / conditions? Will that be a problem?  How will staff be managed and trained?

5. Will those who use it be involved in the running of it?

6. 1.Costing Capital Land Equipment Depreciation 2.Running Costs Heat Light Food Transport Materials

7. Staff  Ratio  Holidays / sickness  Training  Management

8. Who will meet these costs?  Contracts

9. When and how will this be reviewed

References 1.Disability Poverty in the UK  Leonard Cheshire Disability  2.User led organisations  Improving Life Chances 

3.Learning Disability Partnership Boards 4.Community Living Centred 5.Civil Society x-en.asp