1. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Adult Social Care A new direction 27 February 2006 Kathryn Hudson National Director for Social Care

2. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care A New Direction  Introduction  A vision for the future  Building on firm foundations  Integration  Future challenges

3. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Introduction  A time for change  Opportunities or threat?  For whose benefit?  An inclusive agenda.

4. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care A vision for the Future (1) “…… set out a clear vision for adult social care which was overwhelmingly supported in the consultation. This White Paper confirms that vision and puts in place practical steps to turn it into reality.” (1.31)

5. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care A vision for the Future (2)  We all have a positive contribution to make  We all have a right to choice and control in our lives  Supporting independence  Preventative services  An outcomes focus  Protection and high level support when needed  Quality services

6. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care A vision for the Future (3) Our Health, Our Care, Our Say  Access  Equity  Integration

7. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care A vision for the future (4) The main themes:  Integration  Leadership  Preventative Services  Improving Provision  Listening to People  Joint Commissioning  Workforce  Resources

8. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Building on Firm Foundations (1)  A policy framework  A social care architecture  Voices for social care  A renewed commitment

9. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Building on Firm Foundations (2) “ Better services and improved outcomes are assisted by a firm knowledge base. The remit of social care is wide, and while there is a significant body of knowledge, in adults’ services in particular, the evidence has not always been used or developed. Dissemination of knowledge and good quality research will help support sound knowledge - based practice.” Independence, Well-being and Choice (9.3)

10. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Building on Firm foundations (3)  Make use of what we have  Identify the gaps  Evaluate innovation  Strengthen the knowledge and confidence of colleagues  A service we can be proud of

11. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Integration (1) Integration  To combine parts into a whole  Complete by the addition of parts  Bring or come into equal participation or membership (Concise Oxford Dictionary)

12. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Integration (2) “Our Health, Our Care, Our Say” proposes a partnership of equals in the interest of diverse individuals We need:  Clarity about our contribution  Confidence about what we offer  Understanding of the benefits of joint working at all levels.

13. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Future Challenges (1)  Shared outcomes  Joint commissioning  The role of the DASS  Wider local authority responsibilities

14. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care Future Challenges (2)  Changing cultures  Positive leadership  A willingness to tackle complexity and live with uncertainty  A real understanding of social care

15. Social Care and Health working together 00D – Adult Social Care An opportunity not a threat.