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Preparing to implement the SDS Bill Act

Preparing to implement the SDS Bill Act. Craig Flunkert Self-directed Support Team Scottish Government. “to implement the Act”. To put into effect To enforce To translate purpose and principles – printed words - into practical change for professionals and individual citizens

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Preparing to implement the SDS Bill Act

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  1. Preparing to implement the SDS Bill Act Craig Flunkert Self-directed Support Team Scottish Government

  2. “to implement the Act” • To put into effect • To enforce • To translate purpose and principles – printed words - into practical change for professionals and individual citizens To meet expectations

  3. What we want to achieve

  4. What we want to avoid

  5. Implementing legislation: the 8 essential ingredients 1. clear vision & outcomes 2. clear rules 3. clear roles and responsibilities 4. good practical advice and guidance 5. £, £, £ 6. leadership 7. good, effective process 8. a map of how we will monitor and evaluate the change that we want to see

  6. 1. Vision The quality of life of people who require care and support is improved through increased choice and control over the services they receive. 'putting people at the heart..’ Questions How do we articulate this vision to some pretty diverse audiences? How do we ensure that everyone can shape and refine the vision?

  7. 2. Firm Rulesthe duties and powers in the SDS Bill Duty to offer the choices and act on the person’s choice (adults, carers and children) Duty to explain nature and effect of options & to signpost people to information & support Power to offer support to carers + duty to offer SDS options for that support Duty to promote the availability of the SDS options The Bill’s principles: collaborate with and involve individuals in their assessment and their support

  8. 2. Firm Rulesthe long-standing duties that remain To promote (adult) social welfare by providing advice, guidance and assistance To assess individuals who have social care needs (and to conduct a lawful assessment) To meet eligible needs To comply with requests for carers assessments To promote the welfare of children in need To promote equality of opportunity

  9. 3. Clear Roles Scottish Government: The Act, the Regulations, statutory and best practice guidance, £££, training modules, co-ordination Local authorities (and health boards): local implementation - £££, good assessment practice, sound commissioning practice Providers: new, flexible approaches to how you plan and provide support, engage with individuals, deliver values and principles in real life practice Information and support orgs: good quality support and information Individuals and carers: new approaches to working with professionals; taking the opportunity that comes with responsibility Questions Are these the right roles? Are we missing anyone?

  10. 4. Good Guidance (and training) National Statutory guidance Best practice guides: practitioners (joint guide to social care & health); supported people; carers; commissioners; finance. Training in the Act’s duties and powers Local Translate into local advice/guidance to your social work and other professionals Do so in line with the principles and shared outcome Questions - What type of guidance do you want? What do you want it to cover? How can you help to shape it?

  11. 5. £, £, £

  12. 6. Leadership Laura Bannerman, Elaine Black, Jack Blaik, James Blair, Alan Brown, Linda Brown, Florence Burke, Jennifer Campbell, Jacquie Cassels,Allie Cherry,Callum Chomczuk,Heather Collington, Alan Colquhoun,Tom Cowan,Wendy Dale,Jill Derby,Kerry-Ann Dolan, Craig Flunkert,Bette Francis,David ElliotDee Fraser,Kathleen Frew,Kelly Gainty,Phillip Gillespie,Hugh John Glancy, Susan Henderson, Michael Holligan,Andrina Hunter, Sandra Lorimer,Grace MacDonald,Rod MacKenzie, Conrad Maskell,Hugh McCann,Des McCart,Pat McCormack, Candy Millard,Emma Miller,Trish Neagle,Liling Payne, Kenny Pentland,Mary Prior,Iain Ramsay, Ian Reilly,Sheena Robertson, SDS NIG Group,Liz Sergeant, John Skouse,Susan Spicer, Aman Toor, Innes Turner,Jess Wade,Finlay Wallace,Jen Willoughby, Jacqui McGoldrick, Raymond Bell

  13. 7. Sound Process • Assessment - outcome-focused conversations • Fair, transparent methods to allocate resource • A clear concept of the individual’s “journey” through support • “Back office” & IT systems – taking the time to get them right Questions Are there any other essential processes and systems?

  14. 8. Monitoring and evaluation • Monitoring and evaluation group – Dee Fraser • Evaluation outcomes / framework • Inspection • National statistics • Performance indicators? Research? Questions What type of M&E framework do we want? What can we share?

  15. THANKS! To put into effect To enforce To translate purpose and principle – printed words - into practical change for professionals and individual citizens To meet expectations Questionnaire to local authorities - Deadline: 12 October

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