Safeguarding, social workers and other revisions in Care and Support statutory guidance update
The new edition supersedes the version issued in October 2014 and takes into account the regulatory changes, feedback from stakeholders and care sector developments following the postponement of social care funding reforms to 2020. Most revisions have been made for …
Collaboration is king for effective post-diagnostic dementia care
“For people living with dementia, no one size of care package fits all,” explains Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO for Dementia UK following the recent launch of a new joint declaration on post-diagnostic care by NHS England, the …
VCSE grants – never just about the money
As more than 30 voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations benefit from nearly £9million of Department of Health funding over the next three years, Alex Fox, CEO of Shared Lives Plus and independent chair of the Joint Review of …
Military veterans and mental health – dispelling myths whilst strengthening support
Retired Colonel, Dr Jonathan Leach is a general practitioner in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire and chair of the NHS England Armed Forces and their Families Clinical Reference Group. Dr Leach served for 25 years in the Army including 17 years overseas. His …
New Winterbourne View report reflects on progress made and challenges ahead
Sir Stephen Bubb, tasked with leading the work into establishing stronger safeguards and support for adults with learning difficulties after the scandal of abuse at Winterbourne View, has published his latest and final report: Time for change: the challenge ahead. …
To prevent suicide, communities must come together
Every suicide is a tragedy – not just for the person who loses their life, but for their friends, families and communities says Professor Kevin Fenton, Health Improvement and Population Healthcare Leader at Public Health England. And empowering communities through …
Celebrate World Social Work Day with Lyn Romeo
New Year Honour nominations aren’t the only way to celebrate the best the social work – and social care – profession has to offer. There is the Social Worker of the Year Awards of course but there’s also World Social …
New Year Honours 2017 – we are spoilt for choice in the health and care sector
Diversity may not be the first thing people think of when discussion turns to the Queen’s New Year Honours list, but in recent years the roll call of the great and the good has seen increasing representation for men and …
Everyone should have friends and support - social care has a role in tackling isolation
Too many people are lonely. And isolation is very bad for our health and wellbeing. That's according to experts and academics. With the recent John Lewis 'man on the moon' advert, we have also seen the issue achieving ‘cut through’ …
Stop managing online content - start curating knowledge instead
When it comes to searching the web for social care and health information, Jim Thomas, Skills for Care's Programme Head for Workforce Innovation, always find plenty. But how do we know what we're looking at is the most relevant? How …