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DSInsight
SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR THE
LEARNING DISABILITY COMMUNITY
DSCallards is committed to creating a software framework for people with Learning Disabilities and those who support them.
DSInsight, a division of DSCallards, provides a framework of tailor-made software applications for sponsors, providers and users in the Learning Disability industry. The products have been developed since 2001 by consulting and communicating with the people who use and provide services in this area and to ensure compliance with the care standards regulations.
SMS
Staff Management System
SMS extends the concept of time management and rostering to deliver a comprehensive staff management application that includes contract administration, sickness, holidays, training budges and cost analysis information.
Allowing access through a secure environment presents management and administrators with the information that they need when they need it.
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SPARS
Support Planning and Recording System
SPARS is an intuitive software application that records and manages typical information needed to maintain and support Learning Disabled people.
SPARS takes care of Support Plans, assessments, medical records, critical contacts, diary events and management data. |
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ClearView
SPARS ClearView
SPARS ClearView provides a window for individuals to view their own goals, steps and achievements.
Learning Disability specific, SPARS ClearView has been developed to meet the needs of this unique environment.
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SCENE
SCENE
SCENE provides a safe and secure networking environment for people with Learning Disabilities allowing secure interaction with friends and family.
Linking into SPARS ClearView, SCENE encourages the Learning Disabled person to share ongoing achievements and progress. |
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DSInsight Portfolio
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Hft provides the very best quality of support and care for people with learning disabilities and their families. Established 45 years ago, Hft has developed into a progressive organisation pioneering in many areas of research and service provision to help people to live the lives that they desire.
One such area of research and service provision is IT. Featured in its Annual Review 2008 “Supporting People with Learning Disabilities”, Hft had the following to report on SPARS, its new Information Communications Technology (ICT) based goal planning and recording system, which it has developed in collaboration with DSCallards.
The first phase of the project began in 2006, where it was piloted in five individual houses. Following feedback, phase two was launched within the Leeds and South Oxfordshire services.
A number of changes were made to improve users’ accessibility to SPARS and the approach required to introduce this major change to other services. A review also took place to ensure that the IT infrastructure could sustain the increased use of ICT generally within services.
SPARS has now been rolled out to the whole of Hft, with around 700 staff using the system.
The views from staff are very positive about the benefits of goal progress recording and as Hft use SPARS in different living situations, Hft is learning how flexible it has to be to meet the demands of different support needs.
According to the report, the introduction of SPARS has been very challenging and has involved major commitment to ensure the key components were in place to support the project. However, on a lighter note, the introduction of SPARS has led to many staff overcoming their fear of computers!
For more information on Hft, visit.
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