Raheny Coolock Hub Service St Michaels House New

Raheny & Coolock Hub Service – St. Michael’s House. New Directions Learning Event, Tullamore Court Hotel, May 18 th 2016.

Outline of overall change/reconfiguration brought about SMH Hub service was established in September 2013 2016 – Supports 26 young adults in total

Hub main focus Employment Recreation Education

Developing community networks/links Service location Natural supports Internal support Internet access

Practical Steps Taken My Choice… Establish goals Identify possible risks Manage the risks Review

Challenges and how they were overcome Public Perceptions

Challenges and how they were overcome Resistance from family/young adults

Communication - Feedback Parents : • “This is the first time we have been 100% satisfied with Johns support since he was born”. • “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”. Employers : • “Communication between the Hub and the business is probably the most important thing and this has been very good”. • “. . 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 Implementing National Policy Cost effective Move away from mass management Person centred focused approach

What change means to the service user Good Wellbeing Valued Social Roles Community Participation Increased Independence

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