Implementing a Self-Directed Support Evidence-Based Outcomes Tool in Northern Ireland
Project Background
Against the current backdrop of increased demand for social care support and a shift towards outcomes-based social care policy, the aim of this project is to evidence how Self-Directed Support is enhancing the quality of life for individuals in receipt of social care support.
Through engaging with people with lived experience and practitioners, we want to demonstrate the key role of SDS in enabling people to have “a life not a care package”. The host organisation supporting this project is Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland.
Meet Our Demonstrators: Laura Doyle & Helga Sneddon
” My background is in law and social work. I have direct practice and leadership experience working within a diverse range of sectors, including children and adults social care, criminal justice and more recently as a researcher and social work educator.
I am based in Northern Ireland and have previously worked with IMPACT on the Network and Facilitator delivery models. The current Demonstrator project will focus on Developing an outcomes-based evaluation tool for Self-Directed Support in partnership with Vela Microboards and the 5 Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland.”
– Laura Doyle
“I’m a psychologist based in Northern Ireland who is passionate about ensuring everyone can shape and enjoy their lives. I’ve spent over 30 years working alongside people whose voices often go unheard, using evidence to inform decision-making, and changing systems.
Last year I worked on the IMPACT Managed budgets project which put people with learning disabilities at the centre of creating more user-centred processes and opportunities for meaningful community participation using self-directed support. “
– Helga Sneddon