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LINk Legacy Enter & ViewElizabeth Mackie, LINk Manager (Host Organisation)
East Sussex Disability Association (ESDA)
www.thecountylink.net Registered Charity No: 1042071 Company Limited by Guarantee No: 2979027
Registered in England & Wales
Background
Part of Transition Year Work Programme - Pathfinder Programme
Strengthening existing function for enter & view
Creating a robust LINk Legacy for Healthwatch April 2013
LINk Legacy Content
Enabling people to monitor services and to review the commissioning and provision of local care services.
Application/Recruitment process
Training Programme - Core & Optional Modules
Policies, Procedures and Processes
Resource pack - templates
LINk Legacy ContentApplication/Recruitment process…
Expression of interest from individual
Role Description
Application Form
Skills Audit Form
Invite to take part in Training Programme
LINk Legacy Content - Training Programme
Modula based programme - Core and Optional Modules
Core Modules:
Understanding the Role of the Authorised Representative
Safeguarding Adults at Risk (SAR’s)
Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOL’s)
Equality & Diversity
Sussex Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedures http://pansussexscb.proceduresonline.com/index.htm
Understanding the regulatory framework for children’s services
LINk Legacy Content -Training Programme continued
Optional Modules
Sit & See - locally devised programme designed to improve observation skills
Producing Reports
Working with the regulators – Care Quality Commission
Any other learning identified by individuals to develop their role (usually identified in discussion meeting)
Basic Makaton (is a language programme designed to provide a means of communication to individuals who cannot communicate efficiently by speaking)
LINk Legacy Content –Training programmeMaintaining Competency & Skills
Refresher training – some Representatives trained in 2008
Revisit legislation
Looks at any changes to policies and processes for LINk and Statutory Partners
Annual Discussion meeting to talk about role (appraisal type process to update volunteer learning and development profile)
LINk Legacy Content – Policies Procedures and Processes
Department of Health Code of Conduct and Duties (under current legislation)
East Sussex LINk Policy (Local Determination) Local Policy recently amended to allow representatives to undertake unannounced visits to services
Procedure to become an Authorised Representative
Joint Working Protocols (With local statutory partners – including communication protocols)
Management of Information Protocols (sharing information)
LINk Legacy Content – Policies Procedures and Processes
Useful relationships with providers to develop…
Care Quality Commission
Local Safeguarding Board
Quality Monitoring Team (ASC)
Residential Care Home Association
Youth Cabinet
Children’s Services
Application Forms - completed (Must be 18 or over)
Module 1 Completed
Proceed with CRB Clearance *
Access other Core and optional modules
Satisfactory CRB – invited for interview and signed off
Probationary Period can undertake visits with experienced Representatives whilst still undertaking remaining modules
LINk Legacy Content - Process To become an Authorised Representative
LINk Legacy Content Resource Pack
Application Pack – Including templates
Training Power Point Presentations – including all resources to deliver training
Visits Timetable
Photo ID Badge Template
Template Letters Requesting permission to publish name, signing off
Policies and Procedures to adopt or adapt – local determination
How do we know this works?
“Thanks for the attached report, which seems to be both fair and accurate. The feedback in the report and on the day was really useful and it was a pleasure showing *** and her colleague around”
“Having had a few inspections over the years, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the LINk inspection team on their professional, courteous approach. We valued their opinions and their focus on spending time with residents and staff rather than inspecting paperwork!”
How do we know this is working?
“the inspectors were very nice, did not make us feel like we were being judged. They were informal but professional and related very well with our residents and staff”
“*** & *** were very observant & professional people who were very polite and respectful to our residents. The residents thoroughly enjoyed their visit. They are welcome back anytime”
“I think this is an excellent service with a positive outcome”
“It is very good for our practice to have this type of visit because it was centred on the service users & their opinions to how they were cared for. Our service users were really happy with the outcome of their visit”
What “Added Value” can representatives bring to the new organisation?
already heard from some providers on how they rate the process (Full report available)
Option to provide “Specialist Independent Evaluation Service” i.e. Learning Disabilities
Representatives acquiring new skills in Basic Makaton
Reviewing our methodology for visiting care homes to include input from clients with learning disabilities
What “Added Value” can representatives bring to the new organisation?
Option to provide a “Specialist Independent Evaluation Service” i.e. Dementia Services
Meets LGA/AgeUK national recommendation to Healthwatch on Dementia Carehttp://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Documents/Delivering_Dignity_final_report150612.pdf
“Recommendation 32 To Healthwatch - Healthwatch England and local HealthWatchorganisations should put dignity in care at the centre of their work. In particular, Healthwatchshould give a voice to people with dementia.”
If you are interested in receiving more information about East Sussex LINk’s work around enter & view or
with the CQC please contact