Films promote information sharing to protect children
The Social Care News blog will always promote initiatives designed to protect the vulnerable and the young. And when that initiative involves a call for better information sharing we are especially keen. Those of you working in - or using …
Positive and Safe: freedom from restrictive practices
I hope, like me, you have never experienced - or ever will experience - face-down restraint or other restrictive interventions. However, I know some of you may have witnessed such events or restrained someone yourselves. I can only imagine what …
Cultivating better care
For professional carers, looking after the most vulnerable members of society requires a strong positive outlook especially when dealing with challenging behaviour. But that outlook is much easier to achieve and maintain if carers feel workplace environments are supportive and …
State of independence
Improving the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim process If you read our previous post on this subject you'll want to read this update from our colleagues at the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The recent National Audit Office ‘PIP …
Be MindEd to spot mental health problems early
There’s no doubt about it – adults are more aware of mental health issues than ever before. However, the confidence needed to identify someone with a mental health condition is still lacking. And a recent survey of just over 2000 …
All things being equal: co-production and integration
Co-production is very important to the integration of health and social care. As a way of working it treats carers and those in receipt of care services with equal importance. But there's more to equality than the pursuit of a …
Help develop the communications strategy for social care reform
The Department of Health is working with Public Health England’s marketing team to develop an evidence-based communications strategy for social care reform. This involves communication not just with people with immediate care needs but also the wider population, many of …
World Social Work Day: Tuesday 18 March
If you didn't know it already, Tuesday 18 March is World Social Work Day. Promoted by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), it's an opportunity to celebrate the great work and dedication of social workers around the world whilst …
One man and his dog - and the benefits of integrated care
What does a man taking his dog for a walk on a Cornish beach have to do with providing good health and social care? Evidence shows that where services, such as health and social care, are well coordinated or integrated, …
New Year Honours 2015: nominations close 31 March
Do you know someone who has been providing amazing levels of care or gone above and beyond the call of duty in their job? Here on the Social Care News blog we know the care and support sector is teeming …