The Good Lives Alliance: Accredited Providers Supporting People to Live Independently
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The Good Lives Alliance: Accredited Providers Supporting People to Live Independently
The Good Lives Alliance (GLA) is a list of providers that Wiltshire Council has checked to make sure that they can provide good quality services in Wiltshire that are value for money. All service providers on the scheme have gone through a full accreditation process evidencing their skills, knowledge and experience. Wiltshire Council will expect its providers to be the expert in the service they offer, being aware of all relevant national policy and legislation and ensure they are able to demonstrate this clearly not only in their procedures and information, but in their delivery of care and support on a day to day basis. The new Good Lives Alliance will promote a “wrap around” service which enables customers to live independently: -
- in their family homes,
- or in a tenancy,
- or with other customers in a supported living arrangement
- or in a residential care home
Eligibility will be based upon an holistic assessment of an individual’s need, as determined by a [Care Act 2014 assessment] or [NHS funding eligibility assessment]. The process involved in NHS continuing healthcare assessments can be complex. An organisation called Beacon gives free independent advice on NHS continuing healthcare.
Visit the [Beacon website] or call the free helpline on 0345 548 0300.
For younger people in transition from the age of 16, eligibility will be based upon a [Children and Families Act assessment].
The Good Lives Alliance will encompass support services for adults of working age who may present with but not limited to the following: -
- mental health needs
- learning disability (with or without dementia)
- autistic spectrum condition
- physical or sensory needs
- social, emotional and behavioural needs
- speech, language and communication needs
On occasion, some will be young adults (16-25 years). Providers may be commissioned to provide services that support individuals in a family environment. This is especially important for avoiding the “transitions cliff edge” (18-25 years) for those transferring from children’s services to adult services. This service is not intended to support people whose needs could be met through Wiltshire Council’s [Help to Live at Home Alliance].
For more information about the Good Lives Alliance, click [HERE].
For an up to date list of Good Lives Alliance members, or for further information about the Good Lives Alliance, please email the Whole Life Commissioning Team (WLCommissioning@wiltshire.gov.uk) or phone: 0300 456 0111. You can also click [Good Lives Alliance] to find providers.
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