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Social Services Inspectorate
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NHS Executive North West
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Social Services North West
JOINT CONFERENCE
VALUING PEOPLE:
a new strategy for learning disability for the 21st century
Wednesday 26 September 2001
10 am – 4 pm
Reebok Stadium, Bolton
In March 2001, Health Secretary Alan Milburn unveiled the Government's White Paper Valuing People, the first major new strategy aimed at radically improving the life chances of people with learning disabilities for 30 years. It foreshadows a revolution in support services, to increase opportunities for thousands of people, their carers and families. Alongside better services there will be a new drive to improve education and employment opportunities.
Four key principles of civil rights, independence, choice and inclusion lie at the heart of the Government's new proposals which have cross-government backing and takes a lifelong look at people’s needs.
The changes required to deliver the White Paper will require real leadership at both national and local levels, with action by key players across a range of public services and the wider local community, and a fresh approach to partnership working.
This conference is one of a series of events across the North West region, to highlight the key messages of the White Paper and promote discussion between agencies about the more immediate challenges and actions required at the local level.
The conference will also look at No Secrets - the Department of Health guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. Health and social care agencies in each locality are required to have these in place by October 2001, and we shall review the work in progress within the region and exchange good practice.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This conference is specifically targeted at members of Local Authorities, Non-Executive Directors of Health Authorities, Primary Care Groups, Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts, and their Senior Managers.
VENUE
The Platinum Suite, Reebok Stadium, Horwich, Bolton (Junction 6, M61)
BOOKING
Advance registration is required for the conference, which will include lunch and light refreshments throughout the day. Please use the booking form enclosed, or contact the Social Services North West Office
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY
MORNING SESSION: VALUING PEOPLE
The morning will be chaired by Peter Rowe, Director of Primary and Community Care, NHS Executive North West. It will begin with a personal perspective on Valuing People from Mrs Margaret Morris, who is Chair of Salford and Trafford Health Authority and a City of Salford councillor. She is also the parent of a woman with multiple disabilities, and can therefore speak about the White Paper from a wide range of experience.
Other speakers will include a member of the National Implementation Group for Valuing People; Richard Jones, Assistant Chief Inspector, SSI North West; and a group of people who have undertaken the Partners in Policy Making programme.
Themes to be addressed throughout the morning will include:
- Key messages and challenges from the White Paper.
- What it means for people with learning disabilities and their families.
- Setting up Learning Disability Partnership Boards.
- Local action and deliverables.
- Into the mainstream.
- New directions for the NHS, and links to the modernisation agenda.
- Involving people with learning disabilities and family members.
The session will end with a discussion on taking the White Paper agenda forward in the North West.
AFTERNOON SESSION: NO SECRETS
The afternoon session will focus on No Secrets - the Department of Health guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. It will begin with a description of the need for protective measures for vulnerable adults, and a brief overview of definitions and incidence of abuse.
The key points in the guidance, and their implications, will then be highlighted, and local examples given of how the different agencies are working together, at the level of strategy and policy, and in practice at grass roots level.
Opportunities will be provided throughout the day for questions and informal discussion
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