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Engaging online to improve Services. Tim Hunt and Jason Gough. So, who are ?. Social enterprise 5 years old, based in Sheffield Independent Harnessing the wisdom of the service users, carers and staff – those who truly know what it is like in services Opening up dialogue for change.
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Engaging online to improve Services Tim Hunt and Jason Gough
So, who are? • Social enterprise 5 years old, based in Sheffield • Independent • Harnessing the wisdom of the service users, carers and staff – those who truly know what it is like in services • Opening up dialogue for change
It’s a new way to engage… the web is more conversational and personal.
SU Groups DAT Healthcare Agencies Automatic notification Relevant staff Provider Response Author comments.. Comments from others.. publish Comment from SU Local Govt Employment Agencies
PO in Addiction Services • Where it started • How did Service Users react • Feedback that led to service improvements • How did it develop for staff and service users • Transferable Model
Why now? • NTA Pilots • How it fits with Recovery • Accessibility • Quality Measure
Keeping it safe • Protecting Staff and SUs • Legal Advice • Good Practice Guidelines • Editorial Policy • Repeat Postings/ “Vexatious Complaints”
Research and evaluation Birmingham University & Tavistock Institute Malte Ziewitz’ PhD NESTA MH pilot evaluation Hansard Society case study BBC Radio 4 investigation
Delivery of Online Feedback • Commissioners engage with PO-clear expectations and responsibilities • List Providers on the site-draw up programme of sustaining postings • Support Staff through WEBEX training • Work with Volunteers, Service users and Carer groups • Active monitoring and review
What you get? • A birds eye view of the impact of service • Distance travelled feedback from different points on treatment pathway • Qualitative information to inform PBR • A robust way to monitor quality and improve services • Evidence of engagement with service users and carers to demonstrate to commissioners and stakeholders
Generating Postings • Look at Services and Care Pathways • Engage with themes and specific topics • Distance travelled • Integrate with current practice • Get SUs and Volunteers involved • Build momentum
Final points • As much about good practice as improvements • People value anonymity and independence • Easy to get involved • Many people value online feedback as alternative to complaints