SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, ADVOCACY PARTNERS
Publisher:
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
4p.
Place of publication:
London
This briefing examines the implications of the personalisation agenda for advocacy workers. Personalisation, including personal budgets, may change the type of support that people ask their advocacy workers to provide. In particular there may be a greater need for support from advocates to enable people to consider how money is spent and support organised. Other people may wish to use a part
This briefing examines the implications of the personalisation agenda for advocacy workers. Personalisation, including personal budgets, may change the type of support that people ask their advocacy workers to provide. In particular there may be a greater need for support from advocates to enable people to consider how money is spent and support organised. Other people may wish to use a part of their personal budget to buy support from an advocate, additional to that which should be freely provided as part of a universal information and advice service. Advocates and their organisations may want to consider whether and how they change in view of the potential changing requests.
This easy read document looks at research into how personalisation is working, and whether all people could get these services. It found that some people still find it difficult to get services or find out about them. It also looked at a study to find out if people got the chance to have an advocate to help them with personalisation. The study found that where you live has a big effect on what advocacy support services you can get. The end of the report lists what needs to be done. This is the easy read version of the document 'Personalisation in the reform of social care: key messages'.
This easy read document looks at research into how personalisation is working, and whether all people could get these services. It found that some people still find it difficult to get services or find out about them. It also looked at a study to find out if people got the chance to have an advocate to help them with personalisation. The study found that where you live has a big effect on what advocacy support services you can get. The end of the report lists what needs to be done. This is the easy read version of the document 'Personalisation in the reform of social care: key messages'.
Subject terms:
personalisation, access to services, advocacy, equal opportunities;
Working with Older People, 13(2), June 2009, pp.28-31.
Publisher:
Emerald
The position of advocacy services for older people are reviewed in light of the governments personalisation agenda. The role of independent advocates can play in supporting service users with individual budgets is highlighted.
The position of advocacy services for older people are reviewed in light of the governments personalisation agenda. The role of independent advocates can play in supporting service users with individual budgets is highlighted.
Subject terms:
older people, personal budgets, personalisation, advocacy;
ACTION FOR CARERS SURREY, CARERS TRUST, CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
Publisher:
Think Local Act Personal
Publication year:
2013
Pagination:
12
Place of publication:
London
... in control and safe); and Personal Budgets (PBs) and self funding. This document follows these themes and supports them with statements from young carers on what they think needs to be happening, what they should be experiencing, and when an organisation is making good progress towards personalisation. It was produced with Action for Carers Surrey, the Carers Trust and the Children's Society.
(Edited publisher abstract)
'Making it real for young carers' has been coproduced by young carers, who explored the six Making it Real themes in their own words and illustration: Information and advice (having the information needed, when it is needed); Active and supportive communities (keeping friends, family and place); Flexible and integrated support; Workforce (the young carer's support staff); Risk enablement (feeling in control and safe); and Personal Budgets (PBs) and self funding. This document follows these themes and supports them with statements from young carers on what they think needs to be happening, what they should be experiencing, and when an organisation is making good progress towards personalisation. It was produced with Action for Carers Surrey, the Carers Trust and the Children's Society.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
young carers, personalisation, personal budgets, advocacy, integrated services, risk management, needs;
The findings of two research studies from the recent Equality and Human Rights Commission are summarised, highlighting key messages for personalisation. The first research study looked at access to personalisation for four specific groups of people in areas of England: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people; young adult mental health service users; disabled Gypsies and Travellers;
The findings of two research studies from the recent Equality and Human Rights Commission are summarised, highlighting key messages for personalisation. The first research study looked at access to personalisation for four specific groups of people in areas of England: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people; young adult mental health service users; disabled Gypsies and Travellers; and older people. Gaps were found in the ability of information, advice, advocacy services to meet the needs of marginalised groups. Cultural and physical barriers were also identified. The need for equality impact assessments is highlighted. A second study interviewed advocacy providers and commissioners of advocacy services. The findings suggest that there is a postcode lottery of advocacy services and that guidance is need to ensure that non-statutory advocacy provision, such as that to support people to use personal budgets is commissioned. The document draws on evidence from England, but general themes are also relevant for Scotland and Wales.
Subject terms:
personal budgets, personalisation, access to services, advice services, advocacy, direct payments, equal opportunities;
The provision of advocacy forms an increasingly important part of social care, particularly in relation to personalised care. However, its availability varies by locality. This study assessed the extent to which existing advocacy provision is available to people in the protected groups in the United Kingdom. The study consisted of 403 interviews with independent advocacy providers and 200 interviews with advocacy commissioners, in both the social care and health sectors. Key findings showed that one in four of the advocacy providers provided advocacy to anyone who needed it, regardless of personal characteristics or identity. The remainder had the objective of providing advocacy to people from one or more user groups or with one or more protected characteristic. Thirty-seven per cent of providers estimated that half or more of their users had mental health problems. The report concluded that one way of seeking more universal advocacy coverage is to advertise services and reach out to potential service users. Home visits, outreach services in community or voluntary sector locations, a choice of male or female advocate, and information in accessible formats were all cited by over 50 per cent of providers. However, providers in the case studies also referred to uncertainties in current funding arrangements, which could impact on their capacity to extend services or even to continue current levels of provision.
The provision of advocacy forms an increasingly important part of social care, particularly in relation to personalised care. However, its availability varies by locality. This study assessed the extent to which existing advocacy provision is available to people in the protected groups in the United Kingdom. The study consisted of 403 interviews with independent advocacy providers and 200 interviews with advocacy commissioners, in both the social care and health sectors. Key findings showed that one in four of the advocacy providers provided advocacy to anyone who needed it, regardless of personal characteristics or identity. The remainder had the objective of providing advocacy to people from one or more user groups or with one or more protected characteristic. Thirty-seven per cent of providers estimated that half or more of their users had mental health problems. The report concluded that one way of seeking more universal advocacy coverage is to advertise services and reach out to potential service users. Home visits, outreach services in community or voluntary sector locations, a choice of male or female advocate, and information in accessible formats were all cited by over 50 per cent of providers. However, providers in the case studies also referred to uncertainties in current funding arrangements, which could impact on their capacity to extend services or even to continue current levels of provision.
Subject terms:
personalisation, social services, social care, social care provision, advocacy, health care;
Drawing on recent work from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, the role of self-advocacy as a way of ensuring people with learning disabilities and complex needs are not left behind in personalisation reforms is discussed.
Drawing on recent work from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, the role of self-advocacy as a way of ensuring people with learning disabilities and complex needs are not left behind in personalisation reforms is discussed.
Subject terms:
multiple disabilities, personalisation, self-advocacy, severe learning disabilities, advocacy, complex needs;
Extensive research conducted by Demos Research concerning the personalisation of social services for the purpose of meeting the needs of the individual. Personalisation encourages service users to actively participate in decisions made concerning their own social care.
Extensive research conducted by Demos Research concerning the personalisation of social services for the purpose of meeting the needs of the individual. Personalisation encourages service users to actively participate in decisions made concerning their own social care.
Subject terms:
personalisation, social services, social care, social care provision, user participation, advocacy;
SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, LAWTON Annie
Publisher:
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
86p., bibliog.
Place of publication:
London
Evidence suggests that people with learning disabilities and high support needs are likely to be left behind in social care provision while those who are more independent have more choice and control over social care services. This review sets out to identify good practice in advocacy for people with a learning disability and high support needs. The report includes the results of a research review and the findings from a practice survey of five services supporting people with learning disabilities and high support needs to find out about innovative practice advocacy in existing services. The research review found an increasing role to play for advocates in decision making about choice and management of individual budgets and direct payments. The final section summarises areas for future development including developing service cultures, building the evidence base, advocacy workforce strategies and commissioning principles which include the views of people who use services.
Evidence suggests that people with learning disabilities and high support needs are likely to be left behind in social care provision while those who are more independent have more choice and control over social care services. This review sets out to identify good practice in advocacy for people with a learning disability and high support needs. The report includes the results of a research review and the findings from a practice survey of five services supporting people with learning disabilities and high support needs to find out about innovative practice advocacy in existing services. The research review found an increasing role to play for advocates in decision making about choice and management of individual budgets and direct payments. The final section summarises areas for future development including developing service cultures, building the evidence base, advocacy workforce strategies and commissioning principles which include the views of people who use services.
Subject terms:
needs, personalisation, person-centred care, self-advocacy, self-directed support, severe learning disabilities, advocacy, complex needs;
Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 16(1), 2012, pp.48-55.
Publisher:
Emerald
The Signposts programme is a not-for-profit joint venture which operates across Kent and Medway. It provides people with mental health needs with information, planning tools, and the support they need to take control of their mental health and achieve improved mental wellbeing. One of Signposts key roles is to procure, quality assure, and support independent social care support brokers to assist those who are eligible for a personal budget. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the Signposts model. Information for the paper has been collected through anecdotal reports from individuals in receipt of Signpost services, including individuals who have used mental health services, their carers and professionals. It shows how, through the Signpost system, individuals have greater choice and control over the resources and services available to them for support. The complexities of self-assessment and self-navigation within existing mental health systems are difficult for many individuals to overcome. Signpost supports them to take control of their lives and purchase the care and support they need.
The Signposts programme is a not-for-profit joint venture which operates across Kent and Medway. It provides people with mental health needs with information, planning tools, and the support they need to take control of their mental health and achieve improved mental wellbeing. One of Signposts key roles is to procure, quality assure, and support independent social care support brokers to assist those who are eligible for a personal budget. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the Signposts model. Information for the paper has been collected through anecdotal reports from individuals in receipt of Signpost services, including individuals who have used mental health services, their carers and professionals. It shows how, through the Signpost system, individuals have greater choice and control over the resources and services available to them for support. The complexities of self-assessment and self-navigation within existing mental health systems are difficult for many individuals to overcome. Signpost supports them to take control of their lives and purchase the care and support they need.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, personal budgets, personalisation, self-directed support, service brokerage, access to information, advice services, advocacy, choice;