Presentation to Social Services and Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee 26 th August 2008 Wellbeing Directorate

Structure Abigail Harris Corporate Director Susan Cooper Head of Adult Social Care Business Innovation Mark Shephard Head of Healthy Living

Our Vision “ Promoting independence, wellbeing and choice that will support individuals in achieving their full potential in healthier and vibrant communities”

Adult Social Care Services Assessment Care Management Services – Disability Assessment Care Management Services – Older People Support at Home Support in the Community

Healthy Living Services Sport and Physical Activity Libraries Arts Community Learning

Business and Innovation Performance management Evidence-based practice Governance Researching new ways of working Benchmarking with others

Strategic Challenges Modernising, remodelling and rebalancing services, e.g. residential care Need robust engagement with service users, Members and corporate colleagues to make changes Some very poor buildings, e.g. Maesteg Town Hall, Berwyn Centre High sickness figures in some services Integrating services within the new Directorate to focus on Wellbeing Building on our good working relationship with partners, particularly the NHS, to deliver more integrated services

Service Delivery Challenges Sport and Recreation Review and Strategy 3 year Library Plan Area Adult and Community Learning Plan Building Investment Efficiencies Agenda NHS Reform The separation of Children’s and Adult Social Care Direct Payments

We must ensure that.. Sufficient capacity and attention is given to strategic development of services Operational activities are well managed, particularly given the large numbers of staff and volume of services commissioned from others Strong links with Children’s Services are maintained There is sufficient capacity to develop and implement strategies and complete reviews Service development can continue in parallel with the need to deliver savings through efficiencies We respond to national initiatives Sufficient resources are available to ensure that facilities are safe and attractive to customers

Improvements for our Customers Access to an effective range of local services Increased independence and support to live at home Greater support for carers A reduction in the consequences of poor health Increased focus on Health, Social Care and Wellbeing throughout the County Borough More opportunities for participation in physical activity for children and adults Increased levels of basic skills provision

Improvements for our Customers Increased opportunities for participation in creative activities by more disadvantaged people More effective partnerships with Health and other agencies that increase choice Provision of integrated services that lead to more healthy, sustainable lifestyles Improved customer satisfaction

Conclusion  Wellbeing Directorate has an exciting and challenging agenda over the next 3 years  The actions set out within the Business Plan will deliver real improvements to the lives of those living in Bridgend.