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Aims/Objectives

Aims/Objectives. Maximise number of people supported to participate in social activities. Reduce the number of people entering institutionalised care. Work alongside external agencies - Joint Partnership working. Increase the number of people supported across the city.

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Aims/Objectives

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  1. Aims/Objectives • Maximise number of people supported to participate in social activities Reduce the number of people entering institutionalised care • Work alongside external agencies - Joint Partnership working Increase the number of people supported across the city Promote Healthy & Active Lifestyles

  2. Eligibility Criteria Aged 65 and over Must live in the City of Sunderland – All tenure eligible Must have a support need to: Develop a stable lifestyle Access other appropriate services Access health services Live safely & securely Become socially included with friends/family and/or their local community Be willing to work with staff on an outcome based plan that defines future aspirations

  3. Figures – 5 Areas - Gentoo Customers Identified As Never Having Received A Support Service. • Gentoo Customers – Identified as never having received a support service

  4. Gentoo Customer Findings Since 1st Oct 2012 We have: Actively identified 3875 potential customers Contacted 2662 of those potential customers Recorded a 28% acceptance rate of a wellbeing service Examples Of Outcome Feedback From Customers Who Received The Service: Felt safer – 23 Improved ability to manage unassisted – 22 Improved independence - 8 Prevented future falls – 6 Better off financially – 5 Increased social contact - 2

  5. Examples Of Referrals Made Adult Services Bathing Assessments – 315 Telecare – 169 Major Adaptations - 132 Other Partners Sunderland Carers Centre – 5 Ficus – Benefit Advice – 156 Age UK – Befriending, Social Opportunities – 42 Health – Falls Prevention, CPN, G.P – 27 Gentoo Minor Adaptations – Grab Rails – 516 Gardening/Decorating Service- 21 Volunteering/Befriending – 15 Safeguarding - 2

  6. How to Contact Us If you require more information or feel you would benefit from this service: Gentoo Living Akeler House, 1 Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XR Telephone: 0191 525 5000 Or visit www.gentoogroup.com

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