An Introduction to Supporting People

Supporting People is a government programme aimed at support services and is increasingly making its presence felt. However, many workers, especially front line staff, are unsure about its nature, objectives and implications. This course aims to explain what exactly Supporting People is, what its aims are, and the implications of these on service delivery. This will include familiarising with the legislative framework.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this course learners should understand:

• The background to Supporting People
        - Why was SP instigated?
• Its current structure
• Its aims and objectives
• What is an SP team
• The role of the SP team
• The contractual nature of its relationship with service providers
• How SP commissions services
• How SP monitors services provided
• How SP reviews services
• The implications
• The direction that SP is currently moving in, and likely to move in
• Where to go for more information on SP

Training methods:

• Lecture style input
• OHP/PowerPoint
• Group discussion
• Chalk and talk
• Handouts

CP190/5.9