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North Tyneside LINk Board Update on Development of a Resource Allocation System Scott Woodhouse, Service Manager

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North Tyneside LINk Board Update on Development of a Resource Allocation System Scott Woodhouse, Service Manager

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    1. North Tyneside LINk Board Update on Development of a Resource Allocation System Scott Woodhouse, Service Manager

    2. Resource Allocation System A system to allocate budgets according to level of need Equitable across all client groups Fair & transparent Greater need = bigger budget

    3. Outcome An up-front allocation which an individual can use to plan their own support BEFORE anyone else has decided what services they need = “Indicative Budget” Final Budget agreed once Support Plan is signed off From services to social inclusion

    4. What can be Counted as a Personal Budget? Can be one or a combination of: Internal Service(s) Commissioned Service(s) Direct Payment

    5. RAS Pilot Started end of January 2011 Across all client groups Continuous evaluation Dedicated pilot group in place – all teams Decision at the end of March Further roll out from April 2011

    6. Brokerage This is the means by which PB’s can be used to access services etc No new money available New operating model for care management reablement assessment services / outcomes Retain in house, review, possible pilot

    7. Advice and Information Important aspect of Putting People First Develop front end service – web based Keep it up to date / work with community on how to support this Accessible to all Functionality and links to personalisation process

    8. Direct Payments Important part of personalisation Still want to increase numbers of people DP will be the amount given through PB Move away from service costs / unit costs Review and evaluation of DP support service Cultural change

    9. Next Steps……… Pilot RAS model Reviewing documentation Roll out across all teams / client groups Up skill staff – PB’s, Outcome focus support planning Front end advice and information New operating model ASC Reform Plan – 2011

    10. Contact Details Scott Woodhouse Service Manager, Community Support (West) Telephone – 0191 6437082 Email – scott.woodhouse@northtyneside.gov.uk

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