Commissioning and participation

There is now a stronger case than ever before for local authorities to invest in and work with user-led organisations (ULOs). These are organisations that are run by and controlled by people who use support services. The participation of ULOs promotes giving people more choice and control over how their support needs are met. SCIE resources highlight the importance of ULOs in delivering the personalisation agenda.

Personalisation briefing: Implications for user-led organisations
SCIE At a glance 15
Published: October 2009

Commissioning to develop and sustain user-led organisations (ULOs)
SCIE At a glance 25
Published: May 2010

Co-production: an emerging evidence base for adult social care transformation
SCIE Research briefing 31

Practice enquiry guidelines: A framework for SCIE commissioners and providers
SCIE Research resource 4

Developing social care - service users driving culture change
SCIE Knowledge review 17

A commissioner's guide to developing and sustaining user-led organisations
SCIE Guide 36
Published: June 2010

Developing measures for effective service user and carer participation
SCIE Position paper 9

Developing social care: service users' vision for adult support
SCIE Report 7

Seldom heard - Developing inclusive participation in social care
SCIE Position paper 10
Published: September 2008

Personalisation: a rough guide
SCIE Report 20

Good practice examples

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