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People FirstSupporting independent living
www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk
• Easy-to-find information
• Details of local services, products, support organisations and events
• Professionals supported in providing consistent and accessible information and advice.
• meet the requirements of the Care Act to provide comprehensive information about local care and support services....
What the site offers
The Care Act• places a duty on LAs to provide clear and
comprehensive information and advice to the public on all aspects of adult social care and health and a number of associated issues.
• People First is the main vehicle by which the Tri-Borough authorities will look to fulfil this duty
• People First will be at the heart of information and advice for residents and professionals
• We are working with Health colleagues to put more health information on the site
It would be good to get some help looking
after mum, I don’t know
where to look though ..
I like to look after Jim, but I could do with a break. What would he do without me though...
I’m frightened of being increasingly housebound, I don’t want to be stuck indoors too much and get lonely...
I don’t want to approach the Council!
What do people want? Our research shows people think:
Home page
Content page
Organisation page..
Events and what’s on ..
•Pages can be printed off for people + we’re working on a ‘leaflets library’
•Carers, friends, relatives, support workers can assist to access
Not everyone can use the site, but …
• Encourage participation and use of internet in day centres, drop-in centres, libraries
• Encourage people to look at low-level IT courses
How you can help
•Spread the word everyone: tell the people you work with, and support them to access the site when possible. Take a few of our business cards with you
•Tell us about events, activities and organisations which you know of – share your knowledge
•Help us advertise: ask any organisations you have contact with to display posters and distribute cards on our behalf
•Help us get GPs, district nurses and other Health colleagues on board
•And.....
Use the site and feed back to us
• What could we do better?• What have we missed?• What have we done well?• Is it easy to use?• Email: [email protected]
constructive criticism
ideas for improvements