In an environment where council budgets are increasingly strained, Adult Social Care has emerged as a significant area of expenditure due to increasing requests for support, and an increasingly pressured, fragile social care market. The urgency to not just maintain, but enhance the quality and efficiency of care services, is palpable.
Councils are actively seeking assurances of delivering best value services that adhere to the overarching goal of financial sustainability without compromising on the quality of care. This is where Peopletoo help councils all over the country, offering a tailored approach that not only identifies achievable and sustainable savings but also supports the meticulous implementation of Adult Social Care and Integrated Health strategies.
Diagnosing the Current Service Landscape
Peopletoo’s approach lays emphasis on an initial diagnostic phase that takes an incisive look at the end to end pathway, and existing services’ expenditure and outcomes. This is essential to pinpoint areas where savings can be made without detrimentally affecting service quality. Our experts collaborate with councils and key system partners to unravel the underlying patterns in demand and spend, and current service delivery, identifying potential areas where resources might be streamlined more efficiently. By understanding the unique dynamics of each council’s Adult Social Care sector, Peopletoo ensures co-production of a tailored strategy that aligns with the council’s individual budgetary and service delivery requirements.
Engaging Stakeholders through Co-production
An inclusive approach is at the heart of the solution co-design, with our core team facilitating engagements that ensure all stakeholders are involved in contextualising the challenges, and identifying the necessary changes. Through co-production, Peopletoo endeavours to build solutions that are not only robust but resonate with the experiences and insights of those drawing care and support. This process installs a collective responsibility and ownership, fostering a culture where everyone is a partner in shaping a sustainable future for Adult Social Care.
Establishing and Embedding Strength-Based Practice
To build a resilient care sector, a shift towards strength-based practice and a positive approach to risk management is indispensable. Peopletoo assists councils in reviewing current practice models and establishing what is needed to foster a more strength-based working environment. This approach supports social care teams to work with individuals and their families from a point of strength and capability – accentuating the positives, focusing on abilities, knowledge, and skills of individuals rather than what’s wrong, and prescribing care just to meet needs. By enabling greater strength-based working, we assist in fostering an environment where individuals can thrive, thereby uplifting the entire community.
Ensuring Best Value through Commissioning and Procurement Review
Peopletoo’s expertise extends to a detailed review of commissioning and procurement processes to guarantee that best value is being achieved. Our team delves deep to examine the intricacies of current procurement methods and commissioning practice suggesting innovative reforms that align with the council’s financial and operational objectives and which support Councils to strengthen their relationships with local care markets, with mutual sustainability for the long term a core focus of our team’s approach. This phase is pivotal in ensuring that resources are utilised optimally, bringing about an economical yet effective service delivery model that stands the test of time.
Pioneering New Target Operating Models
At the final juncture, we aid councils in the design and implementation of innovative Target Operating Models. These models are formulated with a vision that encapsulates efficiency, sustainability, and the best value service delivery. Peopletoo’s support in this phase is holistic, encompassing strategic guidance and hands-on assistance in implementing the new frameworks.
By fostering a symbiotic relationship with councils, we ensure a smooth transition to operating models that stand resilient in the face of evolving challenges.
Peopletoo’s experience and expertise in reforming Adult Social Care means we are both critical friends as well as implementation partners when guiding councils to navigate the pressures of increasing demand and budget constraints, while maintaining a high level of service delivery.
Our ethos is that small teams deliver big change, and our team compliments the officer core by offering a rich blend of experience and innovation, providing a nuanced approach to each council’s unique challenges.
As we move forward, the role of councils in ensuring the well-being of the community through Adult Social Care cannot be overstated. In tandem with the councils, we envision a future where the pressure on budgets is, partially at least, alleviated through intelligent and meaningful reforms and sustainable delivery strategies. By fostering a collaborative approach, Peopletoo is dedicated to delivering a service and policy landscape where Adult Social Care is not a strain on resources, but a testament to the council’s commitment to providing high-quality care that is both sustainable and value-driven.