Please note:- this is a draft of the implementation and action plan. It is intended to be a working tool and as such will be subject to continuous amendments as work progresses.

Key areas of Work	Specific Task	Trigger Dates/ Timescale	Action	Responsible Person (RP) & Responsible Agency (RA)	Outcomes	Resource Implications
Strategy	Map Links to other strategies & Identify joint interests	Ongoing	Contact user groups, commissioning managers	Supporting People Project Manager	Gain comprehensive knowledge of local and national strategies which will inform the SP programme
Strategy	Establish links with commissioning managers SSD probation and health	Ongoing	Contact & lines of communication with relevant staff established	Supporting People Project Manager	Identified key players responsible for implementing strategies at a local level
Implementation	Compile data base of all support providers on the island	Ongoing	Using information from SP1, SP2 & SP3 forms. Use existing data from HB to identify provision. Island survey by SPPT	Supporting People Project Manager SPPT	Produce a data base of all support providers and the service(s) they provide
Implementation	Grant administration	Ongoing until 30.9.02	Be aware of DTLR guidance on administration Develop staff team and administrative structures	Supporting People Project Manager	Development of Supporting People Project Team
Implementation	Assess current knowledge of needs and develop options for achieving a comprehensive analysis		Draw together information on current provision. identify gaps in information. consult the for a on needs	Supporting People Project Manager Needs Group Fora	Able to target areas where further information is needed. Able to identify the type of information needed avoiding repetition
Strategy/Implementation	Visit existing schemes and suppliers to familiarise with sector		Visit schemes Link in with reviews Gain user feedback on services	Supporting People Project Manager	Gain knowledge of local provision and standards. Become familiar with review process
Strategy/ Implementation	Stakeholder Consultation	1.7.01 Until 31.7.02	SP Project Team to co-ordinate and service Links to tenant involvement and carers strategies and JIP principles	Housing Supporting People Project Manager	Core element of the communication strategy for the SP programme	· SP Project Team
Strategy	Agree how and when to engage elected members	1.11.01 until 31.1.02	Agree members role Identify a “member champion” Agree a timetable	Strategic Core Group Supporting People Project Manager	To gain member support and agreement
Implementation	Identify other possible areas for joint commissioning	1.11.01 until 31.3.02	Liase with commissioning managers. Analyse other strategies and identify crossover	Supporting People Project Manager	Identification of partnerships and how they impact on Supporting People Identify possible areas for savings	· SP Project Team
Implementation	Audit of how Community Care Assessments are working for private providers (non-RSL tenants)	1.11.01 Until 31.1.02	Contact Private providers to gain feedback. Contact SSD with feedback info Deal with any High-lighted area of concern	Supporting People Project Manager SP Project Officer	Maximisation of THBS in preparedness for interim contracts	· SP Project Team
Implementation	Identify alternative office accommodation for SP team	30.11.01 until 1.4.02	Produce a report outlining the estimated number of staff, their roles and the financial implications	Supporting People Project Manager	Identification of the location of the SP team and their reporting lines	· SP Implementation Grant
Implementation	Recruit SP Project Officer	30.11.01	Complete recruitment and appoint project officer	Supporting People Project Manager	Team with the necessary skills to take SP programme forward	· Post funded via SP Implementation Grant
Implementation	Private landlords liaison	1.12.01 until 31.1002	Identify and discuss ongoing issues Evaluate progress of maximisation of THBS	Supporting People Project Team	Informs the supported housing database, SSD data base Monitors take up of THBS	· Housing Benefits Data · Supporting People Project Team · Housing Officer
Implementation	Agree funding priorities for 2002/2003	1.12.01 until 31.1.02	Confirm SP funding for next financial year Determine priorities Identify possible areas which need further “investment” funding	Supporting People Project Manager	Financial resources determined for taking the programme forward	· May need to identify other possible sources of funding
Implementation	Charging Policy	1.12.01 until 1.3.02	Identify charging options in light of DTLR guidance Brief members on options	Supporting People Project Manager	Charging policy agreed	· Finance · Supporting People Project Team · Members · Core Strategy Group
Implementation	Identify SP Grant	1.1.02 until 30.4.02	Disaggregate housing corporation data Identify PAGS allocation Compile THBS data from SX3 Identify cost trends over time Grant announcement (DTLR) Mechanism for continued funding	Housing Probation DETR Supporting People Project Team Housing Benefits	Supporting People Grant “pot” for 2003/04 identified	· Supporting People Project Team · Housing · HB
Implementation	Produce a regular (monthly) newsletter for providers	Ongoing from 1.1.02	Identify sources of information and collate into acceptable format. Keep readers advised of situation.	SP Project Officer	Core element of the communication strategy for the SP programme	· SP Project team
Implementation	SP website	Ongoing from 1.1.02	Evaluate existing site links and content. Ensure that accuracy of data is maintained. Publicity launch/event Ensure that “your local area” on SP K web site is maintained	SP Project Officer	Core element of the communication strategy for the SP programme	· SP Project Team
Implementation	Carry out review of sheltered housing providers	1.1.02 Until 28.2.02	Liase with service providers Agree assessment criteria Set standards framework	Supporting People Project Manager Supporting People Project Team RSL’s	To measure standard in sheltered provision and to identify weakness or gaps in service	· Supporting People Project Manager · Supporting People Project Team
Implementation	Develop framework for cost comparisons	1.1.02 until 28.2.02	Use DTLR standards framework to measure quality of schemes Use benchmarking data	Supporting People Project Manager	Production of a framework to enable cost comparisons to be undertaken based on quality and type of service	· Supporting People Project Team
Implementation / Strategy	Develop local service aims for each client group	1.1.02 until 31.5.01	Liase with commissioning managers for the relevant user groups Analyse information from mapping of provision and user feedback Reflect local strategies Identify resources	Supporting People Project Manager	Produce a strategy for each user group Identify how the strategy will be implemented for each user group. Incorporate client group strategy into SP shadow strategy	· Supporting People Project Manager
Strategy	Produce initial (shadow) SP strategy	1.1.02 until 31.7.02	Use information from needs mapping to identify gaps in service Incorporate local strategies Consult with commissioning groups and the forum Use feedback from tenants survey	Supporting People Project Manager Strategic Core Group	Produce a shadow Supporting People Strategy	Supporting People Project Manager
Implementation	Review current position on management agreements locally	1.2.02 until 1.3.03	Liase with SSD and Housing, Probation, PCT and providers Begin to incorporate DTLR standards framework into local management agreements	Supporting People Project Manager	Produce clear and concise management agreements with clearly detailed roles and responsibilities	· Supporting People Project Manager
Strategy	Information sharing systems and protocols	1.3.02 until 1.6.02	Evaluate current methods of information storage and retrieval. Assess information needs Develop common protocol between agencies Conduct staff training	Supporting People Project Team Providers Partners	Thorough review of information storage and sharing. Common approach to information storage and sharing of appropriate information	· Supporting People Project Team · Providers · SSD · Housing · IoW Council · Partners
Strategy	Identify unmet need to inform the 2003 comprehensive spending review	1.3.02 until 31.9.02	Analyse the survey data to identify gaps in service provision	Supporting People Project Manager	Inform the SP shadow strategy	· Supporting People Project Team
Implementation	Plan first round of scheme reviews	1.7.02 until 30.9.02	Identify any schemes which give rise to concern Identify personnel who undertake the review Draw up a time table of visits	Supporting People Project Manager	Timetable of scheme visits which identifies personnel undertaking review.	·
Strategy	Plan communication strategy for sheltered and other “home for life” tenants	1.12.02 until 31.1.03	Liase with tenant groups SSD housing and providers on communication methods	Supporting People Project Manager	Effective communication strategy that is accessible to tenants	· Supporting People Project Team
Implementation	Allocation and payments system	1.12.02 until 1.2.03	DETR guidance Ensure IT capability Publicise payment system details Define members role	Supporting People Project Manager	Payments enabled	· Supporting People Project Team · Finance · SPIT
I T	Establish and test IT systems	December 2002	Arrange training for staff in how to use systems Run systems in shadow form to test systems	Supporting People Project Manager SPIT Project Officer Training Agencies	To identify any faults in the system To allow time to remedy any faults before the system goes live	· SPIT implementation

OTHER STRAGEGIC LINKS

DRTL guidance	JIPs (Joint Investment Plan)
Health Improvement Plan (HimP)	New deal for communities plan
IoW Housing Strategy	Local Agenda 21
Domestic Violence Strategy	Carers Strategy
Quality Protects	Crime and Disorder Strategy
Social Inclusion Agenda	Long Term charter for care and support
Best Value (Review)	Teenage pregnancy Strategy
Older Persons Housing Strategy	Prevention Agenda/Strategy
Modernising Health & social Services Agenda	Youth Justice Plans
Strategic Investment Framework	Probation service strategy
Sustainable communities	Rough Sleepers Initiative
Community Care Plan	Better Government for older people
Housing Investment Programme (HIP)	DAT plan