Community Led Support to improve outcomes for Gateshead residents
Our approach to how we deliver care and support across Adult Social Care is changing in Gateshead.
The council, NHS and voluntary sector partners are changing the way they will support communities across Gateshead by partnering with the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) network as part of a three-year change programme to introduce Community Led Support.
Community Led Support will involve us working collaboratively with our communities, partner organisations and staff to design a health and social care service that works for everyone. Its core principles include co-production; a focus on communities; preventing crises by enabling people to get support and advice when they need it; a culture based on trust and empowerment; and treating people as equals and building on their strengths.
The programme aims to help people:
- feel less socially isolated and more connected with their community
- easily access the support they need within their community
- stay in their home rather than move into residential care
- have their say on local support and feel listened to
Councillor Michael McNestry, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council, said: "The new programme will bring innovation to how we support our communities across Gateshead.
"This will build on any previous change programmes and local initiatives, combining what is already working with the opportunity to make even stronger connections within and across the health, community and social care system to support our residents to thrive.
Jenny Pitts, Community Led Support programme lead at NDTi, said: "We're delighted to be working with Gateshead Council to build on the great work already underway and really embed this approach. NDTi has been working alongside councils across the UK for the past 10 years. As a result, there's a huge amount of evidence showing the difference it makes for people."
Residents who are interested in the new Community Led Support programme can get involved with Gateshead's People's Voice group. To find out more and register your interest, please email peoplesvoice@gateshead.gov.uk.
Our approach to how we deliver care and support across Adult Social Care is changing in Gateshead.
The council, NHS and voluntary sector partners are changing the way they will support communities across Gateshead by partnering with the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) network as part of a three-year change programme to introduce Community Led Support.
Community Led Support will involve us working collaboratively with our communities, partner organisations and staff to design a health and social care service that works for everyone. Its core principles include co-production; a focus on communities; preventing crises by enabling people to get support and advice when they need it; a culture based on trust and empowerment; and treating people as equals and building on their strengths.
The programme aims to help people:
- feel less socially isolated and more connected with their community
- easily access the support they need within their community
- stay in their home rather than move into residential care
- have their say on local support and feel listened to
Councillor Michael McNestry, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council, said: "The new programme will bring innovation to how we support our communities across Gateshead.
"This will build on any previous change programmes and local initiatives, combining what is already working with the opportunity to make even stronger connections within and across the health, community and social care system to support our residents to thrive.
Jenny Pitts, Community Led Support programme lead at NDTi, said: "We're delighted to be working with Gateshead Council to build on the great work already underway and really embed this approach. NDTi has been working alongside councils across the UK for the past 10 years. As a result, there's a huge amount of evidence showing the difference it makes for people."
Residents who are interested in the new Community Led Support programme can get involved with Gateshead's People's Voice group. To find out more and register your interest, please email peoplesvoice@gateshead.gov.uk.
