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If we work together we can change services for the better, promoting choice and control over the way disabled people and carers live their lives. D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 7  . March 2 0 12  . A DPULO for Devon : The Fusion Story. The Fusion Story Fusion as the ULO for Devon

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March 2 0 12  

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  1. If we work together we can change services for the better, promoting choice and control over the way disabled people and carers live their lives. D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 7   March 2 0 12  

  2. A DPULO for Devon : The Fusion Story • The Fusion Story • Fusion as the ULO for Devon • Successful bid for DPULO Facilitation Funds

  3. The Fusion Story In December 2007, LOD, Westbank and SURF successfully bid to the DH to become one of 12 Action and Learning ULO sites across England to model best practice.

  4. The Fusion Story We’re on the way . . . Fusion Launch Fusion is committed to user led services and the involvement of disabled people and carers at every level of the organisation and service provision. ” “ User led means equal say ” Devon’s ULO The government has stated: “ by 2010 each locality should have a User Led Organisation (ULO) ”   2 A p r i l 2 0 0 8   

  5. Promoting peoples’ human rights Striving to become user-led Working with Men-cap The Fusion Story Expertise in physical and sensory disability Common Themes • User-led in everything we do • Diversity and inclusiveness • Devon-based Disability awareness training Access auditing Local carer support and information Carer break scheme   J u l y   S e p t e m b e r 2 0 0 8  Roadshows on the Road!

  6. Fusion: The ULO for Devon “ Fusion Consortium intends to build on existing links and networks to truly represent the needs of all local disabled people, carers, older people and other people who use support ”

  7. We ARE the ULO for Devon . . . • Works from a social model of disability perspective • Promotes independent living • Promotes people’s human and other rights • Shaped and driven by service users • Peer support based • Covers all local disabled people and carers • Recognises carers have their own needs and requirements • Influencing and campaigning • Involving and influencing • Information and advice • Advocacy and peer support • Support in using direct payments and/or individual budgets • Disability equality training ‘We are much more than the sum of our parts’

  8. March 2012 July 2011 The Engagement Contract. . . Provides engagement opportunities and activities for older people, people with physical/sensory disabilities, those with mental health issues and learning disabilities, and carers. Strategic approach Two way communication Single Telephone number Website Shared Database Fusion Gateway

  9. The Structure of Fusion User-led Fusion Board Be Involved Devon, Westbank, Living Options Devon, Devon Link Up, Senior Council, Fusion Network e.g. Devon Disability Network, Carers Link, Learning Disability Parliament etc. Fusion Executive Committee Devon Link Up, Living Options Devon and Westbank

  10. Influencing Strategy and Policy Helped to write the Joint Engagement Strategy Co-production Fusion representatives on Putting People First Theme Boards and Safeguarding Adults Board Expert panel and Fusion networks consultation feedback JEB representative on Health and Well Being Board Involve service users and carers in the training of social care staff and providing more services as required by local disabled people Our learning • Relationships are key Service users and carers involved in Mystery Shopping March 2012

  11. Sharing Good Practice… • Human Rights Toolkit written by and for people with Learning disabilities • Ready for Business Toolkit for other ULO’s • ULO Consortium toolkit so other disabled people and carers can also join together to form a Consortium • Commissioned by Plymouth, Torbay and Gloucester councils to help their User Led Organisation March 2012

  12. Strengthening DPULO Facilitation Fund Fusion’s successful bid Securing Fusion’s future through strategic planning, marketing and service user and carer training

  13. What we will spend the money on • Get more people involved through marketing Fusion • Engagement Showcase – 20th March • Print leaflets/posters etc in accessible formats • Service User/Carer Training so people are supported • Training sessions includes carer/travel costs • Write a Strategic Plan for Fusion • Service users/carers to develop our future plans March 2012

  14. Coming together Changing together Campaigning together In Summary “ User led means equal say” Fusion will consult with services users and carers, and ensure that they continue to lead and be “in control” of decisions made by Fusion Local solutions by Local people

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