Family Group Conferences and VULNERABLE ADULTS

Our programme to use family group conferences to address issues for vulnerable
adults operates across Hampshire. It is funded by Hampshire Adult Services and
Comic Relief.

Referrals are accepted for any safeguarding concerns and may involve a range
of issues, including:

Elder abuse
Safeguarding adults with disabilities
Risk management within Personalisation

The use of FGC for adults is relatively new and from 2007 Daybreak has pioneered this method for addressing elder abuse, with funding from Comic Relief for the first 3 years. Hampshire CC has now agreed funding to extend the availability of FGC for adults across all age groups for a wide range of safeguarding issues.

The start of our work with adults coincided with the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which came into effect in 2007. Many of the principles and values of family group conferences are reflected in the Act, with its emphasis on the rights of individuals to make their own decisions, to have their voice heard through the use of advocates, and the involvement of families in making
decisions for those who are unable to decide for themselves. More recently the introduction of personalisation, and self-directed support across all aspects of adult services, also links with FGC in empowering individuals to make the choices that are best suited to their own lives and circumstances.

“It was a powerful method of enabling the family to find a solution within themselves” – Hampshire care manager

“In one week after six very bad years we left the meeting with clear tasks to move forward looking to the future” – service user

“Exceptionally well thought out, practical, useful and timely” – family member

Hampshire County Council and Daybreak are publishing a Business Case for FGCs and vulnerable adults. This identifies and describes the positive outcomes and cost benefits that they bring to adults and their families, and to commissioners of services. You can order a copy through our central office.

In association with Solent productions, Daybreak has produced a DVD showing 2 simulated FGC for adults, which has been nominated for an award through the BUFVC (British Universities Film and Video Council). Copies are available from Daybreak head office.

The manager for our adult programme is Linda Tapper. She is based at our
head office at:
West Lodge
Leylands Farm
Colden Common
Winchester
Hampshire SO21 1TH

Tel: 023 8069 6644
Mobile: 07825 535385Family Group Conferences and VULNERABLE ADULTS

Our programme to use family group conferences to address issues for vulnerable adults operates across Hampshire. It is funded by Hampshire Adult Services and Comic Relief.

Referrals are accepted for any safeguarding concerns and may involve a range of issues, including:

Elder abuse
Safeguarding adults with disabilities
Risk management within Personalisation

The use of FGC for adults is relatively new and from 2007 Daybreak has pioneered this method for addressing elder abuse, with funding from Comic Relief for the first 3 years. Hampshire CC has now agreed funding to extend the availability of FGC for adults across all age groups for a wide range of safeguarding issues.

The start of our work with adults coincided with the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which came into effect in 2007. Many of the principles and values of family group conferences are reflected in the Act, with its emphasis on the rights of individuals to make their own decisions, to have their voice heard through the use of advocates, and the involvement of families in making
decisions for those who are unable to decide for themselves. More recently the introduction of personalisation, and self-directed support across all aspects of adult services, also links with fgc in empowering individuals to make the choices that are best suited to their own lives and circumstances.

“It was a powerful method of enabling the family to find a solution within themselves” – Hampshire care manager

“In one week after six very bad years we left the meeting with clear tasks to move forward looking to the future” – service user

“Exceptionally well thought out, practical, useful and timely” – family member

Hampshire County Council and Daybreak are publishing a Business Case for FGCs and vulnerable adults. This identifies and describes the positive outcomes and cost benefits that they bring to adults and their families, and to commissioners of services. You can order a copy through our central office.

In association with Solent productions, Daybreak has produced a DVD showing 2 simulated FGC for adults, which has been nominated for an award through the BUFVC (British Universities Film and Video Council). Copies are available from Daybreak head office.

The manager for our adult programme is Linda Tapper. She is based at our head office at:
West Lodge
Leylands Farm
Colden Common
Winchester
Hampshire SO21 1TH

Tel: 023 8069 6644
Mobile: 07825 535385