Transcript Total Communication in East Sussex

Total Communication in East Sussex
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A brief history:
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LDPB Total Communication Partnership
2009 – 2011: A range of projects and events
LD Commissioning Strategies
IMT Challenges : “Everybody should have total
communication support in line with the East
Sussex Total Communication Standards.”
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Total Communication in East Sussex
TC Standards and Audit Tool
TC Resource Pack
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Are you aware of these resources ?
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If so, have you found them helpful ?
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What else would you find helpful ?
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Please write to me at
[email protected]
Total Communication in East Sussex
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Please visit the “My life My Choices” section of our
website
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/socialcare/disability/learning/choices/
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And the “Information for Staff” section for Supporting
and Understanding me guides
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/socialcare/disability/learning/supportstaff/
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And in the pipeline ….
Total Communication
Structure
Anne Walker
Professional Lead Speech and Language
Therapist- Learning Disability Services
[email protected]
01403 223316
Same
day if
possible
See a salt
sessions for
individuals
referral
forms
available
SALT
caseload
if needed
Awareness raising sessions/ mini kick starts
-targeted at particular providers
-for family forums
-for non learning disability specific services e.g
hospitals
Feedback to
commissioners
Review
plans/
ideas for
individuals
from see a
salt
Regular drop in sessions
/ café connect- for
everyone, but especially
for communication
champions
Support/
information/
training on
specific
topics
Forum for
developing
communication
standards in
organisations