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Providing Services for Older People in
Challenging Times: 11th March 2011
Personalisation, choice and
control for older people:
observations on recent SCIE
research findings
Sarah Carr, Senior Research Analyst,
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Presentation outline
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Introducing SCIE
A paper outlining some observations on
recent research into personalisation for older
people
Further resources to support policy and
practice
The Social Care Institute for Excellence
(SCIE)
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Established in 2001 by Department of Health
Based in London with a remit for England and
Wales
Purpose to improve adult and children’s
social care services through knowledgebased practice
Produces freely available research, practice
guidance and learning materials:
www.scie.org.uk
Recent SCIE personalisation
research
SCIE Report 40:
Keeping personal budgets personal –
Key findings for older people
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Personal budgets have potential to offer older people more
independence, choice and control
Clear information about options for managing and spending
the budget, knowledgeable staff who do not make ageist
assumptions about capacity, risk and support needs
Support with assessment and planning, including from user
led organisations; creative, flexible support plans
Social work support during process, practitioner continuity,
relationship-based working, time and access to peer support
Central role of carers – RAS to be carer neutral then adjusted
in negotiation with carer
Even with managed accounts and directly commissioned
services, every effort should be made to maximise
choice and control for the older person
Remember...
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“It is essential for councils to check that
personal budgets are authentic – that they
are actually resulting in greater choice and
control for individuals”
(ADASS and LGA 2010)
www.scie.org.uk
 Other resources:
 Personalisation At a glance briefings for social care
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and health stakeholders
Report 40: Keeping personal budgets personal
Report 36: Enabling risk, ensuring safety
Report 37: Personalisation, productivity and
efficiency
Personalisation: a rough guide (2nd Edition, 2010)
Social Care TV films, e-learning and other tools
Good Practice Framework
Putting People First website
Thank you
www.scie.org.uk
[email protected]