Conclusion

This commissioning strategy outlines Coventry's commitment to providing high- quality, person-centred adult social care services that meet the diverse needs and preferences of our residents over the next five years. By adopting a collaborative, innovative, and outcomes-focused approach to commissioning, we aim to promote independence, well-being, and inclusion for all adults with care and support needs in our community.

Prevention and Early Intervention

  • The proportion of people who received short-term services during the year - who previously were not receiving services – where no further request was made for ongoing support (ASCOF 2A)
  • The proportion of people who receive long-term support who live in their home or with family (ASCOF 2E)
  • Percentage of service users benefiting from preventative and early intervention services aimed at reducing dependency and crisis situations.
  • Reduction in the number of unplanned hospital admissions and emergency social care interventions among targeted service user groups.

Workforce Development

  • Staff retention rates within commissioned services, indicating workforce stability and continuity of care ASC- MDS.
  • Number of staff trained in person-centred approaches, diversity awareness, and cultural competence to enhance service delivery.

Sustainability and Continuous Improvement

  • Contracts handed back early to local authority by providers and reasons why local authority commissioning embargoes and reasons why (IR20)