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 …
Why the ‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’ consultation matters
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 …
Continuity of care will protect the vulnerable from provider failure
In just a few days’ time, part one of the Care Act 2014 will come into force. Local authorities will then have new duties and powers to maintain continuity of care in the event of service interruption caused by provider …
Maximising the value of social care data collections
Katharine Robbins, Social Care Programme Manager at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), wrote recently to all directors of adult social care and their performance teams to share news of the initial changes to adult social care data …
Early intervention and the benefits of information sharing
‘To make a real difference to the lives of children and young people you need to be involved in early intervention for the long run,’ says Jovian Smalley, Engagement Manager at the Centre of Excellence for Information Sharing in his …