SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES IN TORBAY

Supported Living Services in Torbay

Supported Living is a key priority for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) and Torbay Council; we are currently working together to define, review and modernise Supported Living services. The aim is to ensure Supported Living (Accommodation with Care and Support) meets and supports our new Model of Care and aligns with Torbay's market position statement and housing strategy.

Currently Supported living is characterised by enormous variation and diversity in the types of providers, scheme characteristics, client groups and housing models. It has developed in different ways, depending on which client group it was intended to accommodate. What is meant by 'supported living' has become increasingly complex; there is no single definition of this term.

To support this work we are keen to have an overview of all current and potential Providers in Torbay who wish to work collaboratively with us and Service Users to develop a new Supported Living service specification and commissioning framework. These will be outcome focused to include a number of quality measures. Together we will be helping deliver changes in the way in which community based care within multi-occupancy buildings works across Torbay.

Multi Provider Forum 'launch'

Over the forthcoming months we will be engaging with Providers, Partnership Organisations, Carers and Clients to inform the work prior to re-procurement later in the year. TSDFT and TC would like to invite any organisation who feels they can contribute to this work to attend the next Multi Provider Forum for a market warming event.

Event Details:

To book a place at this event and receive an agenda, please e-mail Savana.Lawler@torbay.gov.uk by Friday 12th May, 2017. If you are unable to attend this event but would like to be involved please can you advise using the same e-mail address.