ageing well - sue warr leadership academy presentation
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How wll we engage and involve older people more effectively.TRANSCRIPT
Dorset POPP19th February and 22nd March 2011
Early Intervention Promoting Health, Independence and Well-being
Sue WarrProgramme Manager
Working towards inclusion, health and well-being
The POPP OrganisationThe Funding: DH funding £2.4m yrs 1 & 2 (2006 – 2008) DCC/NHS Dorset funding - £1.28m yrs 3 & 4 (2008 –
2010) - £800,000 yr 5 (2010 – 2011)The Vision: Build supportive neighbourhoods for older people Seek transitional change to existing ways of working Focus on prevention, health, well-being, and
independenceThe Demographics: Older People aged 50+ living in Dorset excluding
Bournemouth and Poole (179,000+)
Strategic Direction and Decision Making Programme Management Community Development and Capacity
BuildingWayfinders (x54) Signpost and Support – 9 hours per week Talks, events, promotions, practical tasksLeaders (x33) Challenge and change – 7 hours per week Work with older people and others to identify
and develop local opportunities based on needEvaluators (x10) Capturing the journeyCommunity Commissioning Fund Seed funding to kick start local initiatives and
activities
Community Development Workers Essential to the programme - Supporting Leaders and
Wayfinders Helping people to work together Input into meetings, events, and Locality Planning Work with organisations to influence change Assist in the completion of applications for POPP funding Thematic leads: BME, Faith, Housing, Art, Culture and
Heritage, Mental Health, and Caring issues Audits - Home from Hospital Services / Exercise and
Activity Opportunities within Sheltered Housing
The Benefits A chance to bring people together Everything is led by older people Employment of older people Volunteer opportunities Evaluation and monitoring to measure what’s
making a difference and why? Outcomes relate to improvements in peoples lives Professional judgement/observations Focus on good health and wellbeing, not illness Local access to services and support improved Opportunities to provide training and improve skills Increase uptake of benefits and direct payments
Anticipated Gains for Older People An opportunity to ‘Challenge and Change’
Activities and Opportunities Created Coffee mornings, film clubs, and social activities Art and Craft classes Befriending / home support / shopping Lunch Clubs Good neighbours schemes / Volunteer Driver and Car Schemes First Responders / Co-responders Access to IT, IT Training, supporting Connecting Dorset Exercise instructors, Tai Chi Instructors, Exercise classes Falls prevention and Home Safety Walking and cycling groups Healthy eating, diet and nutrition Housing options, home improvement and adaptations Carers support Memory Cafés / Singing for the Brain Senior Forums across Dorset
Benefits 2009 - 2010
53,000 contacts with Dorset POPP 23,000 received a service, activity, or information 2000 in-depth information cases undertaken 3000 Activities 599 new volunteer (posts since programme start) 250 funded projects 490 Outcome Stories / 560 people affected
Improved ‘community capacity’ Robust partnership working
The Dorset POPP Vision and Desired Outcomes“Supportive communities that enable older people to remain
living in their own homes for as long as they wish”.
Desired Outcomes of the Dorset POPP:
Older People in Communities… …have housing suitable for individual needs …are socially integrated and not isolated …are making a positive contribution and experiencing fulfilment …feel secure and safe …feel free from discrimination …feel financially secure …are in good health in mind and body …have dignity, choice and control throughout their life
New Initiatives and development Access to Food and Nutrition (TSC Funded) Work with the individual needs of existing Meals on Wheels
recipients to identify appropriate opportunities for access to food and meals according to their need
Map existing lunch clubs and other communal eating opportunities
Develop new opportunities for access to food and meals by supporting emerging lunch clubs, opportunities through Day Centres, Schools, Pubs and Clubs etc.
Work with older people and local agencies to find solutions to identified needs.
Ensure the needs of excluded individuals and groups are identified and met as part of this process.
New Initiatives and development Volunteer Driver and Car Scheme (LAA Funded) Map existing community transport and volunteer driver/car
schemes Co-ordinate, develop and support new opportunities for
volunteer driver and car schemes to emerge in Dorset settlements.
Work with older people and local agencies to find solutions to identified needs.
Ensure the needs of excluded individuals and groups are identified and met as part of this process.
Cost Savings and Benefits
Engaging people with services and information Social inclusion and reducing isolation Getting people to appointments Supporting therapeutic activities Exercise and physical activity
Opportunistic savings Evidence from other trusted sources and research
programmes
The need for a long-term study vs. gut feeling on quick wins!
Influencing the Agenda…..
Ageing Well in Dorset Framework Total Place Transforming Social Care Transforming Community Services Safe And Independent Living
Dorset POPP Programme Manager
Sue WarrProgramme Manager – Dorset POPPAdult and Community Services DirectorateCounty HallDorchesterDT1 1XJ
Office: 01305 224841 Mobile: 07979 704 059