Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
Making it Real Priorities and Action Plan
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Statement here:
Information and Advice
“I know where to get information about what is going on in my community”
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What’s good?
The people we support are involved in a variety of activities for example local Deaf Clubs and activity centres such as bowling, cinema and
pubs.
We ensure that the resources and information is up to date, researching new events online and through local networks.
We ensure all notice boards are available in accessible formats to meet the varying communication needs of the people living at Olive Lane
We hold in place at Olive Lane a detailed record of activities accessed by the people we support so external and internal auditors can view
when and how people we support are accessing information
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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What’s not good?
We don’t have a central person who co-ordinates information on the various different activities and events that are available
People we support could be more involved in researching activities
External organisations don’t always provide opportunities to feedback on their events
We could expand on our knowledge of accessible venues and events,
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What we want to happen?
People we support to take a more active role in identifying, planning and arranging activities
A staff member to be designated as Activities Co-ordinator who will develop a useful and active resource.
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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What we are worried about?
If people we support feel pressured by arranging their own activities this could lead them to decide not to partake.
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We will do what?
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With support from? (box 3 + 4)
People we support to be involved throughout the process of arranging activities i.e. learning to use the Internet
Staff escorts to encourage people we support to take the lead in arranging their own activities.
Seek feedback through people we support meetings, link-worker meetings and team meetings
Activity Co-ordinator to be designated.
Activity Resource Folder to be re-developed.
Activity Folder to detail feedback on access, hospitality, quality etc. Similar to Trip Advisor
Activities within the community to be more varied
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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This will happen by when?
November 2016
Making it Real Priorities and Action Plan
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Activities and supportive communities
“I have opportunities to train, study, work or engage in activities that match my interests, skills, abilities
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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Up-to-date Person Centred Plans
Regular visits to Deaf Centres
Available monies for activities in budget
Staff time allocated to people we support to pursue individual accessing the community
People we support attended a “Meet and Greet” forum
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What’s not good?
Sometimes peoples’ interests are not always pursued i.e. football matches, swimming etc.
The use of volunteers has not been properly organised and planned.
The people we support tend to rely on staff for company and peerage.
Staff can sometimes feel obstacles such as access, transport etc, mean that activities do not continue
Over emphasis on planning rather than spontaneous activities occurring
Staff can often assume people we support want a more sedentary, retired, lifestyle
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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What we want to happen?
More spontaneity of activities
People we support to broaden their engagement with peer group within the wider community
Better use of volunteers in activities
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What we are worried about?
Too many barriers perceived when planning activities
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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We will do what?
With support from? (box 3 + 4)
We will recruit volunteers who match interests, skills and abilities of individual people we support
Volunteers to have a clear job description
Interests of people we support to be further investigated and acted upon, i.e. during football season, match fixtures to be identified.
Gather feedback from people we support meetings and team meetings etc. to discuss how activities have been carried out
Encourage interaction with members of the general public and services whilst out.
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This will happen by when?
November 2016
Making it Real Priorities and Action Plan
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Risk Enablement “I feel safe, I can live the life I want and I am supported to manage any risks
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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Some people we support do go out independently and interact with the community
Engagement with members of the public does occur at Deaf Club
We have a daily national newspaper delivered as well as the local newspapers
People we support are known well by local GP; Dentist and Optician services
Risk Assessments are carried out regularly
We have a service vehicle
We have a EIA-Equality Impact Assessment to help us not to be risk adverse for individuals and the environment
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What’s good?
What’s not good?
Local bus/train services are not accessed as well or regularly as they could be
People we support rely heavily on staff for company, communication, reassurance etc.
Over reliance on service transport/drivers/taxis
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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More regular use of public transport
Travel training with individual people we support
Staff being more creative with risk assessment at times where aspects of an activity may appear to present too higher risk, i.e. mobility vs
transport.
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What we want to happen?
What we are worried about?
Difficulties with transport for one person who uses a wheelchair
Staff being aware of potential risk aversion and appropriate risk taking
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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Making it Real Programme Action Plan (template 3)
Issue number: 2
Last updated: February 2016
Document owner: Policy & Practice Team
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We will do what?
With support from? (box 3 + 4)
Bus and Train timetables to be acquired
Link workers to identify what level of travel training is required.
Activities to be adapted where risks for the original activity appear too high, i.e. transporting of people using wheelchairs.
Identify Ring and Ride opportunities
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This will happen by when?
November 2016
Those who contributed and agreed to this Action Plan: Manager, Staff team and people we support We will review on: November 2016
Action on Hearing Loss is the trading name of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID).
Please make sure that you have the latest version of this document, which can be found on The Loop.
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