Transcript St. Michael`s House

Raheny & Coolock Hub Service –
St. Michael’s House.
New Directions Learning Event,
Tullamore Court Hotel, May 18th 2016.
Outline of overall change/reconfiguration
brought about
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SMH Hub service was established in September 2013
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2016 – Supports 26 young adults in total
Hub main focus
Employment
Recreation
Education
Developing community
networks/links
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Service location
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Natural supports
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Internal support
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Internet access
Practical Steps Taken
My
Choice…
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Establish goals
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Identify possible risks
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Manage the risks
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Review
Challenges and how they
were overcome
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Public Perceptions
Challenges and how they
were overcome
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Resistance from family/young adults
Communication - Feedback
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Parents :
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“This is the first time we have been 100% satisfied with
Johns support since he was born”.
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“The hub is the first service in Gary’s life that has
recognised his capabilities and potential and has made
the family realise these in turn”.
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Employers :
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“Communication between the Hub and the business is
probably the most important thing and this has been
very good”.
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“..to see what it was like to work in the work place..
She took to task any job she did, and did it well”.
What changes mean
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Implementing National Policy
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Cost effective
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Move away from mass management
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Person centred focused approach
What change means to the
service user
Good
Wellbeing
Valued Social
Roles
Community
Participation
Increased
Independence
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