The document discusses the work of the Provider Taskforce in supporting the transition of individuals out of assessment and treatment centres. It notes that the Taskforce includes several organizations and works with NHS England on initiatives. The Taskforce aims to advise partnerships moving individuals, share experiences amongst members, and promote innovative solutions tailored to individual needs rather than familiar service models. It encourages providers to be brave, take risks, develop partnerships, and invest in relationships to support successful transitions.
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1. Moving Out of Assessment and
Treatment Centres
Partnerships
2. The Provider Taskforce
o VODG, Housing and Support Alliance and ACEVO
o Tizard Centre to look at creating a way of accrediting
providers
o A relationship/contact with Tizard would continue through
the work to provide assurance of the delivery, separate to
the work of CQC.
o Vehicle for providers to be involved in more discussions and
meetings
o Collaborative working
o Reflecting back the reality of what it was like on the ground
3. What do we do
o Advising and working alongside Transforming Care
Partnerships
o Working with NHS England on a number of smaller
initiatives
o Shared experience, tools and knowledge amongst the
group
o Map of taskforce members shared with organisations,
CCG’s and Local Authorities
o Sharing with others, real experiences
4. • Winterbourne View
• Lots of publications
– Guidance
– Service specifications
– Concordats
– Charters
5. What do you as a provider have to offer?
o Local
o Nimble
o Innovative and creative ways of working
o Less red tape in our organisations
o Dedicated workforce
8. Common sense
o Always start with the individual
o We are still being directed towards ‘familiar’
service models – think outside the box!
o What does the person need?
o Innovative and creative solutions
o Community assets / circles of support
9. Our advice
o Be brave
o Share risks
o Don't rush it!
o Develop partnerships
o Develop and invest in relationships
o Be Honest/ Transparent
Editor's Notes
Moving Out of Assessment and Treatment Centres.” One of the key partners in delivering community-based alternatives to assessment and treatment centres are specialist providers of social care. There is a need to move away from a model which is dominated by health to one involving partnership between people themselves, their families and carers, appropriate parts of the health service and social care providers.
15 organisations now
creation of the group would not primarily lead to its members getting work, but more around offering advice
