Day Activities Framework for Adults

Slough Borough Council is conducting Pre-Market Engagement to undertake the market's advice on the Daytime Activities provision and opportunities for autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities. A Day Activity is defined as a service or community activity provided for the purpose of delivering outcomes specified in an individual’s support plan.

Adult Social Care currently utilises both spot purchase arrangement and direct payments to meet the Care Act duty to meet the need for daytime activities. The intention is to recommission the Learning Disability and Autism daytime activities offer to ensure services are fit for purpose, aligned with current and future need and consistent with strengths-based, outcomes-focused practice.

The recommissioned services will support adults to live well, independently and inclusively within their local communities, reducing inequalities and preventing escalation of need. The recommissioning supports delivery of the Adult Learning Disability Strategy 2023–2028 and the Adult Autism Strategy 2024–2029. The project aims to ensure Daytime Activities services are in place that deliver • high-quality, safe and person-centred support • enable adults to live fulfilling lives in their communities • ensure future provision supports adults to live healthier, safer and more independent lives. • ensure sustainability and value for money • promote ordinary family and community life • reduce health inequalities and social isolation