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In the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we are exploring how we can support and grow new models of care based on the co-operative model and principles.
The current adult social care system is in crisis, due to record demand and historic underfunding, often leading to poor outcomes. The care market is dominated by private providers where focus on profit can lead to poor quality of care, unfair wages and lower staffing rates.
Our prototype will support the development of a Care Compact, bringing together care workers and organisations under co-operative principles, and developing a care workers network to create space for conversation, collaboration and honest reflection, led by those delivering care to the most vulnerable.
By providing a clear path for how social care co-operatives can grow and contribute to a robust social care system, we’re backing alternative options that empower everyone.
1.We will create spaces within Greenwich that allow care workers to have open and honest conversations about their experience and where there is need of change, particularly where this reflects poor experience. We know we will have succeeded if:
2. We will create spaces within Greenwich that enable care providers and workers to share best practice, and work collaboratively rather than competitively, for the benefit of our residents. We know we will have succeeded if:
3. We will embed the principles of co-operatives within Greenwich, allowing different models of care to be created, and encouraging local residents to take ownership of the services they provide. We know we will have succeeded if:
Michael Cleary
Head of Market Quality and Sustainability
Royal Borough Of Greenwich
