Ep 8. Maximising Independence with Shaun Harrison

Alison and Matt join Shaun Harrison, Adult Social Care Manager at Lincolnshire County Council, to explore the Council's Maximising Independence programme. We hear about strengths-based approaches, Sparks, 12th-century monks, and some really great examples of personalised ways of working.  Maximising Independence seeks to promote independence and reduce the reliance on long-term support services. The Maximising Independence Team works with: vulnerable adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, adults with physical disabilities, adult frailty, and adults with acquired brain injuries, in various care settings and the community. They do this by enabling people to reach their full potential by maximizing their independence and quality of life, and assist practitioners to make informed decisions about support needs. Types of referrals include: assessment of life skills, development of life skills, community inclusion, and observation and evidence gathering.