‘The real debate is about the sort of society we want to build in the future. The sort of communities we want to live in. The commitments we are prepared to make … politicians, council leaders, front line practitioners and the general public … what each of us are prepared to do to make it happen... capturing the minds of public about what we are doing.’

Phil Hope MP, Minister of State for Care Services April 2009

Evolved from the last six successful years of the NHC Supporting People Conference, this interesting and informative programme promises to help delegates tackle the personalisation agenda and radical reform of the social care system.

Once again, we have the very best speakers from central government, local authorities, registered providers, the voluntary and community sector, private commerce and social enterprise in this not to be missed event. Delegates will be taken through the personalisation agenda ‘from inception to inspection’, and hear how to meet deadlines of the transformational agenda, to affect innovative change within organisations and to continue to deliver effective value for money services with positive outcomes in housing, health and social care settings.

What will the Government’s Social Care Green Paper outline in terms of further shaping of the personalisation agenda?

How can you seek to ensure that valuable SP services for vulnerable groups do not slip through the funding net when the SP ringfence is removed in April 2010?

What will the impact of personalised budgets be on providers?

How can you ensure that your services are shaped by your users and encourage confidence and empowerment now that choice and control are fundamental to this agenda?

With emerging standards and inspection regimes how your services will need to be delivered in future, what is the potential impact on your organisation, and how will this feed into wider considerations such as CAA?

Find out the answers to these questions, and more - at the Housing Support Conference 2009!

This event will seek to:

• Provide an update on the new and evolving landscape
• Share the principles of world class commissioning as the delivery vehicle for personalised services
• Share learning on health inequalities that exist in our society, and promote social inclusion
• Give an overview and comparison of new and developing standards & inspection regimes
• Illustrate the importance of assessing impact and evidencing outcomes to demonstrate the value of services
• Highlight opportunities for innovation in service delivery, even in times of change
• Encourage the development of stronger partnerships between housing, health and social care services
• Provide an opportunity to voice views and opinion on the issues faced and share good practice with other professionals working in the housing, health and social care fields
  
  

Chaired by:

• Nick Atkin, Chief Executive, Halton Housing Trust Trust (NHC Board Member)
  
  

Speakers Include:

• Mark Carroll, Divisional Manager, CLG
• Nigel Walker, Senior Commissioning Advisor for Health and Wellbeing, Department of Health
• Martin Farran, Director of Adult Social Services - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
• Lorraine Regan, Head of Northern Regional Resource Team, CLG
• Jeff Dandridge, Group Chief Executive - Valueworks
• Tamzin Taylor Rosser, National Youth Reference Group Co-ordinator, St Basils
• Linda McGowan, Specialist Advisor, CLG
• Paul McKeown, Supporting People Lead Officer, Wakefield Council
• David Fish, CSED Regional Implementation Manager (North), Department of Health
• Mike Grady, Senior Research Associate - Marmot Review Team, University College London Research Department Of Epidemiology And Public Health

Session Topics Include:

• Common Assessment Framework
• Individual Budgets – pilots in practise
• Self Directed Support
• Creative Commissioning
• Managing Inspection
• Tenants at the Heart of Services
• Ageing Society – promoting independence
• Social Exclusion and Vulnerable Groups
• Benchmarking and Evidencing the Value of Services
• Whole System Demonstrator sites (WSDAN)

Who should attend?
This event is a must for anyone working in the housing, health or social care sectors, particularly those working in commissioning and service provision such as Supporting People Managers, Heads of Housing, Older Peoples Service Managers, Performance Managers, Community Health Managers, providers of support services including small voluntary sector organisations and those providing services to vulnerable groups.

Delegate Fees: Residential (staying at Hilton Hotel)	Non-Residential
£479 + vat	£399 + vat
£429 + vat for NHC Members	£349 + vat for NHC Members

Book 3 places only pay for 2! (excludes accommodation and conference dinner)
3rd delegate accommodation and conference dinner are chargeable at £119 + vat and £39 + vat respectively.

EARLY BIRD BOOKING - £30.00 DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKED BEFORE 7th August 2009.

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