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1. North Tyneside LINk Board
Update on Development of a Resource Allocation System
Scott Woodhouse, Service Manager
2. Resource Allocation System A system to allocate budgets according to level of need
Equitable across all client groups
Fair & transparent
Greater need = bigger budget
3. Outcome An up-front allocation which an individual can use to plan their own support BEFORE anyone else has decided what services they need
= “Indicative Budget”
Final Budget agreed once Support Plan is signed off
From services to social inclusion
4. What can be Counted as a Personal Budget? Can be one or a combination of:
Internal Service(s)
Commissioned Service(s)
Direct Payment
5. RAS Pilot Started end of January 2011
Across all client groups
Continuous evaluation
Dedicated pilot group in place – all teams
Decision at the end of March
Further roll out from April 2011
6. Brokerage This is the means by which PB’s can be used to access services etc
No new money available
New operating model for care management reablement assessment services / outcomes
Retain in house, review, possible pilot
7. Advice and Information Important aspect of Putting People First
Develop front end service – web based
Keep it up to date / work with community on how to support this
Accessible to all
Functionality and links to personalisation process
8. Direct Payments Important part of personalisation
Still want to increase numbers of people
DP will be the amount given through PB
Move away from service costs / unit costs
Review and evaluation of DP support service
Cultural change
9. Next Steps……… Pilot RAS model
Reviewing documentation
Roll out across all teams / client groups
Up skill staff – PB’s, Outcome focus support planning
Front end advice and information
New operating model
ASC Reform Plan – 2011
10. Contact Details Scott Woodhouse
Service Manager, Community Support (West)
Telephone – 0191 6437082
Email – scott.woodhouse@northtyneside.gov.uk