Theory of Change by Amber Kenny

Vision

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The vacancy rate of the Adult Social Care workforce in the North-East of England is comparable to the UK wider economy (2.8%) (UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.8, 8.8).

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Carer work satisfaction is increased to match UK wider economy

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Salary and job security is increased to match UK wider population

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Staff turnover rate is reduced to match UK wider economy

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Care staff are emotionally & financially invested in their organisation

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Staff burnout rate is reduced to match UK wider economy (increased retention)

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Staff enter a cooperatively-owned adult social care organisation (equity membership)

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Carer work-related stress is reduced to match UK wider economy

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Local services (GPs, councils, unpaid carers) are integrated into one care network. Streamlined referrals, funding contracts and patient note sharing

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Subsidised carer training & qualifications offered to qualify unpaid carers for employment and upskill existing employees

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Previously unpaid carers are employed by the cooperative (increased staff recruitment)

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Carer workloads and work duplication are reduced

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Reduced profit extraction for shareholders (vs. private companies) allows increased investment in staff wages, training, equipment & facilities

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Care staff actively involved in organisation governance

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Volunteers provide non-clinical support (e.g. chores, companionship visits) in exchange for time credits

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Local authority/business cooperative members provide time-bank system for volunteers

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Digital note system created: GPs & hospitals share care notes with carers & care recipients

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Workshops (carers, recipients, local council, NHS board) held to design cooperative care model