People not process: co-production in commissioning
As part of work to support implementation of the Care Act 2014, Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) was tasked with improving the understanding and prevalence of co-production with people and communities in the commissioning process, linked to new duties in …
Armed Forces Day and our commitment to better physical and mental health
Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June gives us all the opportunity to not only recognise the bravery of those who have served or are currently serving in the forces, but also to offer our support to the whole armed …
Transforming care fast track sites
Learning Disability Week is almost over but the commitment to improve quality of life and health outcomes for those living with learning disabilities goes on. The drive to share and embed best practice across the health and care system was …
Social Care Commitment sign up passes 2K
The Social Care Commitment has signed up 2,000 employers in the last 18 months. Sharon Allen, Skills for Care's Chief Executive, shares the good news on the Department of Health initiative aiming to improve quality of care in adult social …
Technology can make a difference
Keith Spink, senior digital developer at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) looks after his Dad, often remotely, using technology. This may sound challenging, but Keith attests technology has given his father a better quality of life, greater independence …
How do you solve a problem like information sharing?
Using and sharing information to support the health needs of communities is something local hospitals, GPs and health professionals are already familiar with. Vikki Cochran, Data Protection and Freedom of Information Lead at South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has …
No voice unheard, no right ignored consultation closes tomorrow
It's not too late to get involved - one day to go! On 6 March this year, the Government launched 'No voice unheard, no right ignored' - a consultation about and for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health …
Mental health remains a focus
The promotion of better mental health, particularly for children and young people, continues to be a priority for the government – and for our new Minister for Community and Social Care, Alistair Burt. The Minister demonstrated his commitment to children …
The confidence improvement equation
Improving care service provision. What does it mean, why is it important and what can be done to make it happen? These are the questions posed by Tony Hunter, Chief Executive of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), in …
Be mindful it's Mental Health Awareness Week
The dust is settling after the tumult of election speculation, briefing and analysis, which means the Social Care News blog is open again for business. And what better way to kick things off than with Mental Health Awareness Week which …