Plans for a new way of working, helping people to enjoy healthy, active and independent lives across York, will be discussed at an Executive meeting on Thursday 29 September.

Executive will consider a report which provides an update on the progress made towards a new operating model for adult social care. The new approach aims to enable people in York to maximise control over how they manage their social care needs including greater use of community assets and support from a range of partners.

The proposals focus on providing the best support and advice for residents, by working with partners to improve health and wellbeing and help residents maintain their independence. The plans also look at ways to help communities to be resilient and self-supporting, rather than waiting for people to fall into crisis, then fitting them into fixed services.

The model, which is built on an early intervention approach, supports the council-wide vision of helping people enjoy healthy, active and independent lives and make best use of resources available, including savings to be achieved by 2019/20 totalling over £1.2million.

Key elements include:

• Enhanced information, advice and guidance
• Digital self service
• Excellent customer service
• Maximising independence by greater use of personal budgets and direct payments
• The right service, at the right time
• More use of assistive technology
• Access to a broader range of supported accommodation

As well as considering the progress being made towards the new operating model, Executive will be asked to approve the proposal to procure additional support to implement it.
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