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Adult Social Care Provider Event 25 August 2009. Introductions Purpose of the event What we will cover: Session One Adult Social Care commissioning overview and priorities NEPO (including Q and A) Session Two Background to the new services New services Framework Agreements Legal note.
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Adult Social Care Provider Event 25 August 2009
Introductions Purpose of the event What we will cover: Session One Adult Social Care commissioning overview and priorities NEPO (including Q and A) Session Two Background to the new services New services Framework Agreements Legal note Welcome
Promoting independence: More people supported at home Less reliance on residential care Rehabilitation / enablement Choice and control: Personalisation Early intervention / prevention: Telecare Needs below the eligibility threshold Carer support Key commissioning priorities
NEPO Portal www.nepoportal.org Monica Brolly
Older People's Partnership Board Review: Coordination of activity Advice and support Hidden carers Carers assessments Flexible respite at home Direct Payments Contract renewal Market testing Background
Services for carers Zoe Campbell
An enhanced, comprehensive service offering: Free open access, fully accessible service for all adult carers. Comprehensive range of Information, Advice and Guidance. Awareness raising for staff. Campaigning on carers’ issues. Reaching hidden carers. Development of peer support groups. Emotional support Advice and information
Recruitment and management of 4 support workers: Work into locality teams. Adult carers of adults with an identified social care need. FACS criteria applies. Increase number of carers assessments and ensure consistency and high standards. Support and advocacy for carers. Training and support for staff. Carer Support Workers
Flexible, responsive, community-based respite: Adult carers of adults with an identified social care need. FACS criteria applies. Flexible times. In the home or community. Responsive Respite
Three elements All based on Framework Agreements Single provider for: Advice and information Carer Support Workers Three year term with a possible extension up to five Multiple providers (possibly) Respite TUPE may apply Transition of existing clients for respite Key points
Frameworks Sheila Watson
An arrangement with one or more suppliers to supply services in accordance with pre-agreed criteria Framework Agreements
In line with Adult Social Care’s current approach to commissioning services Fit with the move towards Personalisation Will help to stimulate the market More attractive to smaller/specialist providers Framework Agreements
Entry onto the framework will be through a competitive process Evaluation criteria will be used in terms of cost and quality, ensuring VfM Services will be divided into a number of categories Framework Agreements
Set out in advance: The terms and conditions that will apply to specific purchases / ‘call-offs’ throughout the terms of the agreement. A contract will not exist until services are purchased. Framework Agreements
Call-Off Arrangements: Agreed terms will be in place for identifying the most appropriate supplier Direct award Mini-competition Framework Agreements