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Working together to successfully deliver SDS using the ISF model Stephen Pennington. Highland Home Carers Employee Owned Generic Service NHS Integration People as Partners. The Development of an Individual Service Fund approach within Highland Home Carers.
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Working together to successfully deliver SDS using the ISF modelStephen Pennington
Highland Home Carers • Employee Owned • Generic Service • NHS Integration • People as Partners
The Development of an Individual Service Fund approach within Highland Home Carers
Individual Support Plans established • Working in partnership by drawing up a three way agreement • Training for key personnel involved • Only limited gains for the individuals involved
ISF Resolving situations where traditional services have struggled • Individuals/Families able to take control and make choices • Preparation time is essential • Aim for minimum intervention
Young man in Wester Ross • Elderly Woman in Strathspey • Young woman in Inverness • Family with 2 disabled children • Man with spinal injury in Strathspey • Woman with Learning Disability
Challenges • Preparation Time & Investment • Finances • Employee contracts • Admin systems • Employee supports & supervision