Andrew Callow and Andrea Wiggins presentation.

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

6. Our workforces
Within Avenues
o Mindfulness 146
o Autism 600
o Active Support 275
o Positive Behaviour Support 832

7. Claire’s Story

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