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Putting People First - Culture and Sports contribution to delivering better outcomes for Adult Social Care
Trinity Park, Suffolk
Background and Presentations
The aim of the event was to:
- increase understanding of the adult social care challenge amongst culture and sport managers
- highlight the role culture and sport can play in helping deliver better outcomes
- bring providers and commissioners together to develop solutions
Overall the event content was well received:
95% of delegates who responded to the question ‘Did the conference fulfil your reason for attending?’ stated it had in full
100% agreed that the event had a well structured programme, providing quality speakers and stimulating workshops
96% of delegates agreed that the event had increased their understanding of the role culture and sport can play in helping to deliver better outcomes
96% felt that they could apply the information provided in practice
Whilst 81% of delegates felt they had made cross-sector connections, feedback illustrates the importance of following up this initial event with additional activity. Over the coming months the Culture First Improvement Managers in each area will be planning local events to build momentum, help forge collaboration and encourage joint strategic commissioning.
Keynote presentation outlining the policy context and challenges facing adult social care - James Bullion, Assistant Director of Adult Social Services & Jennifer Holland, Assistant Director of Community Services, Norfolk County Council
Meeting the efficiency and improvement challenges of a new government
Cecilia Tredget, Improvement East Director
Workshop sessions highlighted how culture and sport can contribute through delivering programmes that help people maintain their independence, enjoy improved well-being and halt deterioration.
Commissioning in Action, Health Information for You
An initiative to help people with long term health conditions access reliable information - Alison Wheeler and Sue Nicholson, Suffolk County Council
Enabling and empowering disabled people to take part in the sport and leisure activities of their choice - Colin Poole, Optua Leisure Services
A service for people who experience mental health problems - Kirsten Heydinrych and Hannah Cridford, South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT)
Helping to prevent long term conditions and isolation in the elderly through activity - Nick Clarke, Active Norfolk/NHS Norfolk
This event was supported by the National Cultural Forum which brings together all the professional bodies representing those working across the cultural services in the public sector.
