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Role of the local authority - Coggle Diagram
Role of the local authority
decentralising and commissioning
outsourcing services
Outsourcing means that the services will not necessarily come from the local authority, but may be brought from other organisations to meet the needs of service users, give greater choice and to give better value for money.
For example, service users can choose which hospital they would prefer to carry out their operation, or a care home that meets their individual needs.
The local authority must demonstrate that services meet the needs of service users, reflecting carefully on feedback. Service users must be involved during implementation, monitoring effectiveness of services and evaluation (reflecting on success).
Before personalisation, services would be limited with a lack of options. Now services meet individual needs and wishes.
decentralisation
Local authorities do not centrally deliver all services
commissioning
Planning, agreeing and monitoring services
the care act
removing geographical barriers
One of the key features of personalisation is continuity of care. This is important as if an individual is moving from one local authority to another, they will continue to receive support in the new area. There should be no gaps in support when people choose to move.
The local authority must be aware of the process to follow when an individual moves from one area to another
housing
choice of residence
Local authorities should offer individuals a choice over where and how they live. Safe, settled housing and a place in the community underpin positive mental and physical health.
They need to ensure homes are:
Accessible
Designed with individuals’ needs in mind
flexible
There should be a core service for specialist housing with a range of additional options as required to meet individuals’ needs.
meeting housing needs
If the individual wants to stay in their own home, social services will do their best to help them stay there using special equipment and adaptations.
However, if this is not possible they have the following options:
Purpose-built or adapted accommodation
Needs to be accessible and meet the individual’s needs. Enables increased independence.
Sheltered accommodation
Gives an individual the independence of having their own bungalow or flat with the security of an alarm system and a warden to check on residents and help in an emergency.
They would not provide care or carry out household tasks.
Most sheltered accommodation has a common room for social activities.
Residential homes
Would be suitable for an individual who finds it difficult to look after themselves and cannot receive the care needed in their own home.
Would ensure all of the individual’s physical needs were met.
Care assistants would be available to help day or night.
adaptations
These could be to the individual’s own home or in an already adapted house.
They’re assessed by the local authority’s social services to enable an individual to live independently.
E.g., A kitchen for a wheelchair user - units, cookers, sinks etc could be lowered so everything is within reach.
assesments
EHCP
The local authority has the role of carrying out an assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan .
fair access to care
FAC guidelines were introduced by the government in 2003.
They provide local authorities with a common framework in order to:
Determine an individual’s eligibility for social care services
Based on individual needs and associated risks for independence. It includes four eligibility bands:
CRITICAL SUBSTANTIAL MODERATE LOW
Address inconsistencies in outcomes across the country
When placing people in these bands, it should not only be immediate needs that are addressed, but also needs that would worsen with a lack of timely help!
budgets
The end goal is that individuals can live independently, promoting empowerment and control over goals and aspirations.
The Self Assessment (of needs) process aims to assess people’s care needs thoroughly and accurately, without procedures being needlessly duplicated (doubled up) by other agencies.
Social services must carry out an assessment, if : a person appears to the Local Authority to be in need of a community care service, a person is disabled, a person is looking after someone else – relative, friend or neighbour.
money to meet outcomes which is determined by the Self Assessment Process.