1. Speak Out Merton Friday 12th January 2018
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2. Introduction We are from the NHS in south west London
George Absi - Programme Manager, Transforming Care Partnerships
Clare Thomas– Engagement Manager

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Why are we here?
To update you on what we have done since the last time we met
To let you know how our plans are coming along
Ask for your views on our future plans
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As a reminder…
We visited Speak Out Merton 6th May 2016
We spoke about our South West London Transforming Care Partnerships (TCP) plan
The plan explains how we can improve services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism – especially those living in special hospitals.
We also asked your advice on where we can speak to people about this plan
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Who have we spoken to?
You told us that we needed to speak to people in Merton with learning disabilities and/or autism, their carers and families
Since we last met, we have visited lots of community organisations in Merton and we listened to people’s stories and they helped us to improve our plan.
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Since then we have…
Helped people who have been staying in special hospitals to come back and live in the community
Looked at ways to stop people going to special hospital
Worked with our colleagues to make sure people get the help that they need in the community
Improved how we talk to each other to help us plan for people’s needs
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Since then we have…
Looked at what services need to be available in community that aren’t already there.
Shared more information about Personal Health Budgets
Organised a project to talk to more people who have stayed in a special hospital about our ideas
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8. What we will be doing next?
Helping more people who live in special hospitals to live in the community. Especially those who have been living in special hospitals a long time.
Making support better for those who are in distress or have challenging behaviour (Crisis Support)
Making a plan to help us make sure we have the right staff in place and more houses to support people to live in the community
Talking to people who have been in special hospitals to listen to their experience to make our plans better
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What do you think is most important to people who are distressed (in a crisis)?
Being treated close to where they live?
Being treated in their own home?
Being treated in a special home?
Anything else?
Thinking about the staff that support people when they are distressed:
What skills do you think they should have?
How should they speak to people?
Other thoughts?
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Any questions?
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