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The Easy Read document below gives an overview of the Making it Real framework. More information is available on our Making it Real webpages.

The North East Autism consortium (NEAC) will drive forward the modern commissioning of care and support services for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Asperger syndrome. This will be achieved in two ways:Via the delivery of the actions plans of the 4 sub regional Autism Service Development Groups (ASDG) developed from stakeholder events in 2008, which will lead to the creation of modern, cost effective and individualised services for people living in our region.

This project will develop quality standards for non regulated services to provide a regional framework and a consistent approach for commissioners, service users, family carers and care managers to monitor service improvements and maximise efficiencies. The Quality Standards Framework will complement all Councils monitoring and reviewing functions with a strong focus on service user and carer involvement and personalised outcomes as core determinants of quality, reliability and effectiveness.

The aim of thie project is the development of a set of minimum regional quality standards for regulated services which exceed national minimum standards and complement the work of the Care Quality Commission. These standards will provide a regional framework and a consistent approach for commissioners, providers, service users, family carers and care managers to monitor individual outcomes; check service improvements and maximise efficiencies.

This document is an overview of the NW JIP and its "One Plan" for 2009-10.

Personal Budgets: Taking Stock, Moving Forward provides an overview of the latest evidence in how the sector is progressing with the delivery of personal budgets. There has been some important progress made, with encouraging evidence showing improved outcomes for people.

Darren, the manager of a residential home, talks about how communication at the residence was personalised through teaching new communication techniques to staff. Darren's story: The Home Manager My name is Darren and I am a manager of a residential home for adults with a learning disability.

Rob has a history of schizophrenia. This case study shares how he uses personalisation money to develop social skills.

This story is an example of how PPF principles can be applied to someone whose care is paid for by NHS Continuing Health Care (CHC)Geoffrey's story This story is an example of how Putting People First personalisation principles can be applied to someone whose care is paid for by NHS Continuing Health Care (CHC. Prior to the sudden onset of paralysis, diagnosed as Transverse Myelitis, in December 2004, I worked full time and led a very active social life.

This case study shares Sharon's story of Personal Budgets providing flexibility. It also hears from her Support Co-Ordinator about how people are supported through the process.