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GLASGOW Supported Living Initiative: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Success

The GLASGOW Supported Living Initiative, established in 1998, supports individuals with head injuries and physical disabilities in their own homes. Facing hurdles like recruitment and training, the initiative focuses on person-centered support and shared care. Learning valuable lessons in service provision and flexibility, the project celebrates success stories of individuals growing in relationships, developing abilities, and making lifestyle choices. By overcoming obstacles and fostering independence, the initiative is transforming lives and building a supportive community.

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GLASGOW Supported Living Initiative: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Success

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  1. Supported Living Initiative - GLASGOW

  2. Supported Living Initiative • About the Project • Some challenges that we’ve faced • Some lessons that we’ve learned • Hurdles to tackle • Success Stories

  3. Supported Living Initiative • Established 1998 • Supporting 8 people in their own homes • Ward Closures • Individual Packages • Head Injuries & Physical Disabilities

  4. Supported Living Initiative

  5. Supported Living Initiative • 30-35 permanent staff • Packages from 30 hours per week – 24 hour support with sleepovers • ‘shared care’ style support for 2 individuals

  6. Some challenges that we’ve faced • Service Users’ hopes and fears • Interpretation of Standards & training • Relationship building – family expectations • Recruitment, staff support & development • Growth & pace

  7. Some lessons that we’ve learned • Importance of establishing what people can expect from the service and any limitations • That people’s needs change and packages can be negotiated • Practical issues of running service e.g. travel time, resources, accommodation (supervision etc) • Intensity & responsibility re. lone working

  8. Some lessons that we’ve learned • Frequency of staff supervision required • Flexibility needed to meet staffing levels • Stimulation for staff v’s consistency of support for service users & families • You have to work at Networking & Joint Working • Person Centred Support & Tools

  9. O’Brien’s – 5 Accomplishments Sharing Ordinary Places Making Choices Dignity & Respect Developing Abilities Growing in Relationships

  10. Hurdles to tackle • Recruiting & retaining the right staff • Introduction of National Care Standards • Keeping a Service User Focus • Move away from ‘Fire Fighting’ & assist individuals to overcome their personal challenges

  11. Success Stories • Individuals’ reputations have changed • Their contributions are recognised • People’s voices are being heard

  12. Success Stories • People are making new friends and connections • Have gained confidence in making lifestyle choices

  13. Success Stories • People are realising their dreams • Making plans for the future • Networking opportunities are increasing

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