New digital inclusion framework supports better health outcomes
Digital tools and services should be the great enablers – facilitators and catalysts for information sharing, innovation and transparency. The trouble is not everyone has the same view or awareness of the benefits offered by online resources. New apps can …
Milestone reached in adult social care information
In a follow up to her debut blog post on the development of adult social care information for use by NHS England, government departments, universities and other organisations, Katharine Robbins, Social Care Programme Manager at the Health and Social Care …
Improving our understanding of autism
I was pleased recently to welcome the new Minister for Community and Social Care, Alistair Burt MP, to The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) Linden House service in Godalming Surrey. Joining me to welcome him were a number of people on …
Transforming care for people with learning disabilities progress report published
The Transforming Care Delivery Board, comprising NHS England, the Local Government Association (LGA), the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health Education England (HEE) and the Department of Health has today published a …
Do micro enterprises offer care and support on a scale that's just right?
Dr Catherine Needham, Reader in Public Policy and Public Management at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, assesses the virtues of micro-enterprises in the delivery of good care and support services... Barbara works on her own, providing help …
In praise of help in unexpected places
The way we search for and receive information is changing all the time. So too is the way we seek and receive help. As professionals, service users and communicators within the health and care sector, we are increasingly aware of …
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 …