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Appendix 1. Moray Autism One Stop Shop. Consultation Findings. Here is what you have said…………. Opening Hours Majority said – Weekdays in the afternoon and evenings with flexibility over weekends. Location
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Appendix 1 Moray Autism One Stop Shop Consultation Findings
Here is what you have said………… Opening Hours Majority said – Weekdays in the afternoon and evenings with flexibility over weekends Location Majority said - Fixed central location in Elgin with outreach to other areas – perhaps mobile Moray Autism One Stop Shop What should we call it? Connect, Sanctuary, Sphere One Stop Shop Autism Moray, Just Ask, MAOSS, MOSS, Sanctuary, Asperger's and Autism Support Moray, Moray Autism Centre, link to the address
What Services & Information would you want from a Moray Autism One Stop Shop • Information Services • Benefits and money advice • Information about Career Opportunities, help with CV and job search and also information about flexible learning opportunities • Information about what is going on /available locally for social activities • Self Directed Support information / advice / support • Housing information and support to live independently • Information Hub/cafe similar to that in the Moray Resource Centre • Autism Specific Services • Specialist and specific information about Autism and how to cope • Assessment/diagnosis support and health advice / visiting specialists • Autism Awareness Training Service • Internet based links to other Autism Service and networks • Directory of services for Autism
What Services & Information would you want from a Moray Autism One Stop Shop • Support Services • Face to face counselling services /peer support / quiet space • Carers / Family advice and support • Drop in meet and greet/ activities and social activities with peers • Alternative therapies including animal therapies (with horses and dogs) • Employment Support Service • Miscellaneous Comments • Workshop- learning environment • Specific Co-ordinator – not just volunteers • Access to public services i.e.. NHS, Police, CAB, Criminal Justice
Reality - Affordability and Sustainability Budget From the original funding application, in 2013/14 the project has £5000 for development of the one stop shop and in 2014/15 another £5000 for running costs. Resources We have 2 part-time staff members for a 2 year period to help develop the One Stop Shop We have 4 autism trainers relief staff for a 2 year period to help inform the development of the One Stop Shop
Stand Alone Autism One Stop Shop? Rent part of a existing organisation i.e. Youth Café and become a social/micro-enterprise One Stop Shop for Autism in Moray Become a Registered Charity Voluntary organisation and be able to do fundraising and funding applications Moray Autism One Stop Shop MODEL 2 MODEL 1
MODEL 3 Moray Council Independent Living & Information Centres Information on education & lifelong learning Autism One Stop Shop Self Directed Support Carers Support Information Hub Café & Social Space Moray Council Day Service Housing Advice Advocacy & CAB Benefits & Income DALLAS – Living it up Employment Support Service Social Activities Health Point Independent living
As part of a Centre or Stand Alone? Discuss…………. MODEL 3 Integrated MODEL 1 Social/micro- enterprise Independent Living & Information Centres Stand Alone One Stop Shop Information on education & lifelong learning Autism One Stop Shop Self Directed Support Carers Support Information Hub Moray Autism One Stop Shop Café & Social Space Moray Council Day Service Housing Advice Benefits & Income Advocacy & CAB DALLAS – Living it up Employment Support Service Social Activities Health Point Independent living MODEL 2 Charity