Within 2 years

The Council will;

1 Recommission learning disability and autism preventive support services informed by co-production and informed by experts by experience. Building on feedback already received from providers.

2 Explore and test innovative commissioning approaches through personalised 1:1 engagement with providers, fostering collaboration and seeking tailored solutions.

3 Providers to embed Assistive Technology in their care and support models to enhance their promoting independence approach and improve outcomes and efficiencies.

4 Developing a model which supports individuals transitioning through a care pathway designed to meet their evolving needs and aspirations, rather than confining them to static placements without room for growth.

5 Re-assess our approach to commissioning and how we move away from sourcing traditional placements to pathways.

Up to 5 years

We have improved our capacity and capability in supporting the different communities and diversity of needs within the city through:

Optimise our capacity: our preferred model is to support people to move on to create additional capacity for those with higher level needs to receive appropriate and timely support.

Further develop our care and support market to drive forward our ambitions and implement the outlined changes testing innovative commissioning and review approaches that foster a dynamic marketplace, empowering individuals to participate in adaptable care pathways that prioritise aspirational outcomes over static placements.

Where necessary and affordable we will expand our infrastructure to meet increasing demand with a plan to develop the following.

1 Respite Services: Develop flexible respite solutions to provide short-term relief for individuals and caregivers, promoting stability and continuity of care.

2 Enablement/Transition Schemes: Establish two schemes with a maximum of six units each, designed to empower individuals in developing independence and preparing for longer-term care options.

3 Supported Living Scheme: Create one supported living scheme with up to eighteen units, ensuring an environment conducive to semi-independent living and personal growth.

4 High-Needs Scheme: Implement one high-needs scheme with a maximum of six units, tailored to those requiring intensive support for complex needs.

5 Complex Needs Services: Expand services to include two specialised schemes dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs, fostering stability and pathways for progression.