Mark Osterloh is a Senior Policy Manager at the Department of Health.
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
To mark the launch of the recent green paper consultation: No voice unheard, no right ignored - a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, Kerry Martin and Craig Hart from the National Forum of People …
Consultation response offers clarity and confidence Social workers and those involved in educating and supporting individuals new to or developing their careers in social work have a new modus operandi – one which our Chief Social Worker for Adults, Lyn …
Stronger advice on the use of sodium valproate medicines in women of childbearing potential has been issued by the Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Social care providers, not just clinicians, will want to be aware of the latest …
It shouldn’t be the case, but the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors too often seem the unsung heroes of the care and support system. As the move towards greater integration of health and care services continues, it is within …
Investing early in prevention in adult social care can reduce or delay the need for costly crisis intervention or care services – a new online information resource has arrived to support people’s independence and help them live well for longer. …
The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Taskforce, co-chaired by the Department of Health (DH) and NHS England (NHSE), has led and encouraged conversations with service commissioners, providers and users to better understand the needs of young people with mental …