Planning for People with Complex Needs……….A Local Solution.

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Janet WrightAdult Social Care

Leeds City CouncilStephen ThackrayReal Life Options

Welcome to Leeds…………………………………………………………

Tour de France spirit• Clear shared goal• Potential obstacles• Demands considerable effort and

application• Determination to succeed

Tour de France Messages…………………………………………………………

• Plan ahead• Keep it simple• Know your options

Leeds Picture…………………………………………………………

• Pooled Budget - £70m• 3,000 People with Learning Disabilities• Partnership Boards• Joint Care Management• Leadership• Specialist Health Services• Developed Market

Relationships/Partnerships…………………………………………………………

• Health and Social Care• People with Learning Disabilities• Family Carers• Providers

All That and it’s Still Hard!…………………………………………………………

• Reviews• National Strategy/Reporting• Legislation• Out of Area Placements• Quality• Ordinary Residence and Section 117

The Planning Team…………………………………………………………

• Agreement from Partners• Clear Remit• Skill Mix• Values and Commitment• Take Risks• Managed through Commissioning

Positive Outcomes

How The Planning Team Works withReal Life Options

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• Positive Working Relationships based on Trust and Respect

• Openess and Transparency• Core Values and Work Ethics are Similar• Clear Outcomes• Shared Assessments and Understanding

of Process

How The Planning Team Works withReal Life Options

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• Clear Mobilisation Plans and Regular Reviews

• Not Afraid to Challenge• Respectful of Time it Takes to do Things

Properly• Support Continues Until the Individual

has Settled

Moving Forward…………………………………………………………

• Developing Local Solutions• Succession Planning

Conclusion…………………………………………………………

• Its About People if We Work Together We Can Make a Difference.