Last week the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, set out his commitment to reform adult social care and deliver a National Care Service.
We’re always looking for ways to raise our game and deliver sessions that are as informative as they are inspiring, explains our esteemed Events and Visits colleague (and NCAS expert!) Sandra Dwyer... "This year we really want your feedback on …
When the previous government published the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat In February 2014, Viral Kantaria was in the privileged position of working in the Private Office of the then Minister of State for Care and Support. During this time, …
The point has been made for this conference – and those before it – that it’s all very well for the health and care sector to meet, discuss and debate the great policy issues of the age, but we must …
Chair of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) Lord Michael Bichard opens his debut blog with a bold statement: “As a commissioner I am satisfied if community-led groups can demonstrate that they are identifying, engaging and benefiting people at …
Today, if you didn't know it already, is World Mental Health Day. It's an opportunity, not just to raise awareness and understanding of mental health problems, but to also celebrate successes in the battle to eliminate stigma, discrimination and help …
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is recognised globally as a human rights violation with no known health benefits and a lifetime of physical and psychological harm. Efforts continue to be made internationally to raise awareness and put an end to this …
In recent years, the Department of Health Lounge at NCAS has become a popular destination for delegates – a place to network, catch a breath (or a coffee!) between plenaries, but also find out more about the big policy issues …
"Delegates attending our Chief Social Workers Lyn Romeo and Isabelle Trowler’s Wednesday plenary session (14 Oct, 11.20am) will gain an understanding of their vision for confident social work practice - any time, any place", believes Brendan Clifford, Dudley Council's Chief …
Three years ago People2People embarked on a journey to change the way adult social work is delivered in Shropshire. Looking ahead to their participation in this year's conference Jenny Pits, programme lead for community led social work, explains how operating …
"The first NCAS conference since the General Election looks set to be packed with discussion and debate around many of the important changes and opportunities coming to the adult and children’s social care sectors," says Izzi Seccombe, Councillor and Chair …