Optimising Older People’s Quality of Life: an Outcomes Framework

Optimising Older People’s Quality of Life: an outcomes framework Why an outcomes framework? Where does this fit in? Who is it for? Strategic outcomes model Effective contributions to outcomes Third sector contributions – Stitch in Time Nested models Monitoring & evaluation

Why an Outcomes approach?

Outcomes Framework Optimising Older People’s Quality of Life Single Outcome Agreements / Community Planning Partnerships Outcomes for Older People National Outcome ‘Our people are able to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate support when they need it’ Integrated Health & Social Care Partnerships Health & Wellbeing outcomes

From Personal to National Outcomes Source: Talking Points: Personal Outcomes Approach, JIT June 2012Talking Points: Personal Outcomes Approach, JIT June 2012

Mental health & wellbeing, staying positive and in control Healthy lifestyle, Keeping active, eating well Financial/material security, Social environment Secure & supportive relationships Participation in community life Making a positive contribution Physical environment Housing, neighbourhood, Transport/mobility Feeling safe Physical health & function What Outcomes are valued? Independent living

Key population groups PREVENTION - Keeping people healthy, active and independent for longer EARLY INTERVENTION - those whose health and independence is at risk /in transition TREATMENT AND CARE - those with high support needs and their carers

Joint Strategic Commissioning Joint Strategic Commissioning Learning Development Framework, JIT, Nov 2012

Good practice in outcomes-based JSC Requires the capacity to – Co-produce an outcomes framework with partners Change/re-design procurement processes so that effective services/actions are commissioned build the awareness and capacity of local providers to support and promote this approach.

A Stitch in Time? To explain the third sector's contribution to Reshaping Care for Older People Overview model Nested models – e.g. Day care in West Lothian, Community Transport in Edinburgh Case studies – e.g. Community Connecting (Edinburgh), Reducing social isolation for older people in Midlothian Literature reviews Indicator bank For more information, see: A Stitch in Time...

Nested models

Setting Outcomes Collecting information Analysing and Reporting Learning from your findings Evaluation Pathway Monitoring and evaluation

Contacts for further information Scottish Government Health Scotland Evaluation Support Scotland