NEW November 08 - Domestic Violence Accommodation Service Commissioning - Service Specification for Comments.
A draft service specification is now available for comments in advance of the commissioning for the new service. Please click on the link to view the document.
The deadline for comments is 23rd December 2008.
Please respond in writing to the Supporting People Team, 2nd Floor,
15 Middle Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 7DX,
or email: spteam@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
NEW November 08 - Key Lines of Enquiry
This document details the key lines of enquiry (KLOEs) used by the Audit Commission Housing Inspectorate when looking at the Supporting People Programme. Please click on the link below to view the document.
NEW November 08 - Core Competencies
As requested at the Provider Forum please click on the link below to see the briefing in relation to Core Competencies.
NEW November 08 - Service User Engagement: Questionnaire Results for Supporting People Administering Authority Leads on Service User Involvement
Click here to be taken to the Provider Forum page to view the Service User Engagement Document from the East Midlands Supporting People Provider Network. (SPPN EM).
NEW November 08 - QAF Self Assessments 2008-9
The QAF Self Assessment form for 2008-9 will shortly be circulated to Providers by email. Guidance on completing the self assessment form can be found on the Information and Documents for Providers section of the website. Please click here to be taken straight to the relevant page.
The Deadline for return of the self assessment form is 31st December 2008. Any queries regarding the forms should be directed to Contract Support Officers Sophie Whitely or Jazmine Bruce using the details below
Sophie Whitely
Tel: 0115 915 6849
Email: sophie.whitely@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Jazmine Bruce
Tel: 0115 915 6850
Email: jazmine.bruce@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
NEW November 08 - Draft QAF Core Objectives and Using the QAF Updated Documents
Please click here to be taken to the Provider Forum page to view the draft documents, please note these may be subject to change following feedback from the new QAF.
October 08 - The Provider Engagement Report for the East Midlands Supporting People Provider Network (SPPN EM)
Click here to be taken to the Provider Forum page to view the Provider Engagement Report
October 08 - Provisional Tender Timescales - Domestic Violence Provision
A draft timetable has been produced for the proposed tender of an accommodation based support service for women at risk of domestic violence. Click on the link below for the draft timetable.
Please note that this is an indicative timetable setting out the timescales that are currently anticipated for this tender. Timescales may be subject to change based on progress with specific elements involved in the tender process.
October 08 - Revised Guidance on the Regional Outcomes Framework.
Please click on the link below to read the document detailing the revised guidance on the Regional Outcomes Framework.
September 08 - Regional Indicator Consultation with Provider Comments. Click here to be taken to the Providers’ Forum page then scroll down to the ‘Feedback’ section to view the document.
September 08 - Link to Housing Associations Charitable Trust
As requested at the Providers' Forum a link to the website Housing Associations Charitable Trust (HACT). Please click here to be taken to the site.
September 08 - Supporting People Providers' Forum
The next Providers' Forum will be taking place on 7th October 2008, 9.15am-12.30pm at Nottingham Ice Arena. Further details including invitation letter, booking form and agenda can be found on the Providers' Forum section of the website. Click here to go straight to the Providers' Forum page.
August 08 - Supporting People Floating Support Contract Management
The Supporting People Team is developing a process to undertake contract management of new floating support services following the tendering of these services. We wish to consult with service providers and other stakeholders on the proposed process at this stage and therefore invite feedback on the draft document below. We would be grateful if you would respond to: spteam@nottinghamcity.co.uk with any comments or suggestions by Friday 12th September. Please click here to view the document.
August 08 - Performance Workbook Allocation by Client Group
The Performance Workbook Allocation has now been added to the website. Please click here to view.
August 08 - Link to SITRA document-A Provider’s Guide to Procurement
As requested at the Providers' Forum, please click here to view the SITRA document; A Provider's Guide to Procurement.
August 08 - Regional Outcomes Letter Update
Please follow the link below for an update on Regional Outcomes.
July 08 - Teenage Parents' Strategic Accommodation Review 2008
The Teenage Parents' Strategic Accommodation Review 2008 is now available for viewing. Please click here to be taken to the Strategic Develpments page.
July 08 - Wider Service Users' Forum
Changes are being made to the structure of the Service Users' Strategy Group in order to enable the wider service user community the opportunity to have their say on matters that are important to them and their housing related support services. The first event takes place on 1st August 2008; for more information, please click here.
July 2008 - Service User Steering Group
Notes for meeting 10 of the Service User Steering Group (4th July 2008) have now been added. Please click here to view the notes (scroll down to 'notes from meetings' under the 'Service User Steering Group' subheading).
June 08 - Implementation of Regional Outcomes Framework
A letter is available to download below detailing the implementation of the Regional Outcomes Framework in Nottingham City. This letter is also being circulated via email.
June 08 - Supporting People Providers' Forum
The next Providers' Forum will be taking place on 8th July 2008, 9.15am-13.00pm at Nottingham Ice Arena. Further details including a booking form can be found on the Providers' Forum section of the website. Click here to go straight to the Providers' Forum page.
June 08 - JCG Minutes
Minutes of the JCG meeting from 6th March '08 and 22nd April '08 have now been added. Please click here to view.
May 08 - Announcement of Handyperson Service Tender
After a thorough evaluation of tenders received to provide the Handyperson Service, we are now able to confirm that Age Concern Nottingham & Nottinghamshire have been selected as preferred provider.
May 08 - 2008-13 Homelessness Strategy (Easy Read Version)
The 2008-13 Homelessnesss Strategy (Easy Read version) is now available for download from the Service users area of the site. Please click here to view and scroll down to the '2008-13 Homelessness Strategy (Easy Read)' section.
May 08 - Training & Development Opportunities
A new section has been added to the Service Users' area of the website concerning the free places available for the Methadone Alliance's Advocacy Training. Please click here to view.
May 08 - Supporting People Stakeholder's Forum Feedback-13th February 2008
Information regarding the latest Stakeholder Forum, held on 13th February 2008 at Nottingham Ice Arena, has now been added to the website. A 'feedback from discussion topics' document and the conference evaluation report are available to view here.
Apr 08 - Strategic Developments
A new page has been added to the Strategy area of the site. Information regarding strategic developments was originally located on the Strategy page but now has its own designated area. The link can be found in the sub menu on the strategy page. Please click here to view.
Mar 08 - HLG Training Courses
HLG's latest Training Programme is now available below. The training covers the period from April 2008 - June 2008 and offers a variety of relevant courses for staff working in supported housing, and in projects for homeless and vulnerable people
Mar 08 - Work Areas - Contracts Officers
A document detailing the areas of work of the six Conracts Officers in the team is now available to download below
Mar 08 - Revised Accreditation Procedure 2008
It is proposed to adopt a revised accreditation process, for future accreditations and re-accreditations of SP service providers in the City, as appropriate. The proposed new documents are available on the Information for Providers Section of the Website and can be accessed by clicking here. The deadline for comments is Friday 11th April 2008.
Mar 08 - Service User Logo
A logo has been developed to be used on information that has been put together with the involvement of service users. Click here to go to the service users' area for more information and to see the new logo.
Jan 08- Supporting People News
The latest issue of the Supporting People Newsletter is now available to download. Click on the link below to download your copy
December 07 - Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Information for Service Providers
The documents below provide information for service providers on the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how it impacts on organisations working with vulnerable people.
The Supporting People Team is liaising with HLG about an information session for managers of Supporting People services, proposed to be arranged for the New Year. Further details will be made available through HLG (www.hlg.org.uk) and the SP website when this is arranged.
December 07 - Revised Options Appraisals Timetable
A revised timetable for Options Appraisals taking place in 2008/9 is now available. The revised timetable aims to improve the effectiveness of the process and deliver more strategic outcomes. The letter detailing the changes as well as the timetable itself are available to download below.
December 07 - Tender for Handypersons Service
Supporting People are tendering for an experienced support provider to manage the delivery of a low level, one off maintenance service to be delivered in Nottingham City, for disabled people and people aged 60+.
This tender is being conducted as a two stage procedure, and providers must meet the requirements of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) in order to be invited to tender for the service. For further information on the service and details of how to request a PQQ , please click here. The deadline for return of the PQQ is noon on Friday 11th January 2008
December 07 -Homeless Review - Service Users' Feedback
As part a recent review into Homelessness in Nottingham, a questionnaire was circulated to users of homlessness services in Nottingham to find out their views on the services they have received.
Results received have now been collated and used to produce a leaflet to give feedback to service users. Click here to go to the Service Users' Area, where a copy of the leaflet is available to download.
December 07 - Service User Logo Competition
A competition is being held to come up with the design for a new logo which will be used to show where service users have been involved in the development of services and to represent service users in Nottingham as a group.
The competition is open to all people who receive housing related support in Nottingham. Please note that the deadline for the return of entries is now the 7th January 2008.
For further information and details of how to enter, please click here to go to the Service Users' Area.
November 07 - Standardised Training for Service Providers
Work is starting on the development of a standardised training programme for providers of Supporting People services, to help promote consistency in the quality of service provision in the City. A steering group is to be established to assist in the development of the programme. Click here to go straight to the Strategy page for further information and for details of how to join the group.
November 07 - Service User Involvement Strategy
A draft version of the Service User Involvement Strategy and the latest briefing paper on its development are now available to download from the Strategy section of this website. Click here to go straight to the Strategy page.
November 07 - Sitra Benchmarking Year 3
Sitra are again running a benchmarking exercise for Supporting People Providers and the project is now in its third year. The deadline for submission of data is 7th January 2008. More information on the Sitra Benchmarking and it aims can be found using the link below.
October 07 - Supporting People Directory of Services Relaunched
CLG have announced that the new look website for the Supporting People Directory of Services is now available at www.spdirectory.org.uk. The site can be used to search for services both locally and nationally based on specific support needs.
October 07 - Update on Regional Champions work
The latest information on the Regional Champions programme can now be found on our Sharing Good Practice Page. Click here to go straight to the page.
October 07 - Announcement of latest Floating Support Tenders
After a thorough evaluation of tenders received to provide floating support services to Refugees and People with Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities, we are now able to confirm the organisations that have been selected as preferred providers. Details can be found on the Floating Support Pages, click here to go straight to the page.
October 07 - Newsletter for Service Users
A new newsletter for people who use Supporting People services is now available. Click here to go to the Service Users' section of the website, where issue 1 is available to download.
Sept 07 - Sitra Support Benchmarking - Review of Year 2
Sitra have now published a review of the second year of their Support Benchmarking Project. The document can be downloaded from the Sitra website below:
Sept 07 - Outcomes Framework Training Events - Support Solutions
Support Solutions are running a number of training events entitled "Supporting People: A Practical Look at the New Outcomes Measurement Framework". Details of the events and how to book can be found on the document below:
For more information, please contact:
Nottingham Supporting People Team
2nd Floor
15 Middle Pavement
Nottingham
NG1 7DX
Tel: 0115 9156865
Fax: 0115 9151990
Minicom 0115 9151901
E-mail:spteam@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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