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This article explores the co-production efforts to put carers first in Medway, examining the role of laws, the voluntary sector, and social care commissioning. It discusses the quadrants of change, early intervention, universal services, and the importance of choice and control. The article also highlights specific initiatives such as the carers advice service, short-breaks service, and living well in Medway. It touches on the significance of social capital and touches on topics like personal budgets, market and community development, citizen leaders, joint commissioning, and contract monitoring. It concludes by discussing the role of Medway College of Social Care and Support, TUPE, contract monitoring, safeguarding, and the Fair Trader program.
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How co-production puts carers first Genette Laws Social Care Commissioning and Voluntary Sector Manager
Carers and the quadrants of change Early intervention and prevention Universal Services Carers Strategy and Carers PartnershipBoard Social Capital Choice and control
Universal Services • üCarers advice service • üShort-breaks service • üLiving Well in Medway • Emergency Card
Early intervention and prevention • üEnablement – MEAPS • Carers Counselling Service
Choice and Control • üPersonal budgets • Medway card • Promoting meaningful carers assessments
Social Capital • üBenefits take-up campaign
What more is there to do and think about? • Market and Community Development Manager • Citizen Leaders • Communication with traditional providers • Joint commissioning with health partners • Citizen’s Portal
What more is there to do and think about? • Medway College of Social Care and Support • TUPE • Contract monitoring and Safeguarding • Care Trader – Fair Trader