Changes have been made in the way Dorset Council is working with people to provide support for adults to live independently, stay connected to their communities and reduce reliance on long term care.
A new prevention and early intervention team will support people to remain as self-sufficient for as long as possible through a proactive, person-centred approach.
A new team with a shared vision
The team is made up of occupational therapists, social workers and assessment and support coordinators and will work closely with existing social care teams, sharing a vision rooted in early intervention and incremental support.
They aim to identify emerging needs early and provide timely, proportionate support that prevents escalation and reduces the need for long-term statutory involvement.
Julia Ingram, Corporate Director for Adult Social Care Operations, said: “It is really exciting to see this offer for people in Dorset starting. This is about delivering the right support, at the right time, in the right way. We are putting people at the heart of their care and helping them live the lives they choose and ensuring they remain as independent for as long as they are able.”
