NCAS 2017: Let’s make caring everybody’s business
Workshop: Working together to develop carer friendly communities Wednesday 11 October 12.10 – 1.10 Solent Hall How can we improve the support we provide to today’s carers? The Department of Health...
View ArticleNCAS 2017: SCIE talks assets, innovation, integration and more...
"Sunshine might be in short supply in Bournemouth next week as delegates gather for the NCAS conference, but a few days by the seaside can be rejuvenating," says Paul Burstow, Chair of the Social Care...
View ArticleNCAS 2017: A passport to support
Workshop: Working together to develop carer friendly communities Wednesday 11 October 12.10 – 1.10 Solent Hall "With an ageing population, and more people living longer with disabilities into older...
View ArticleAfter NCAS: young carers in the spotlight
We’re very grateful to Carers Trust’s Laura Bennett for drafting this blog on the train home from Bournemouth after “an exciting time joining colleagues at NCAS 2017 to share our joint work with Carers...
View ArticleRobo care
There were many interesting highlights and diversions at this year's National Children and Adult Services Conference in Bournemouth (#NCASC17), but as your dedicated Social Care News editor stepped...
View ArticleEmbracing self care for life
Self-care is a priority for the British Medical Association (BMA) says Amanda Cool, current Chair of its patient liaison group. With Self Care Week just around the corner, she explains why easy access...
View ArticleHow information sharing can lead to safer care for children
From helping families living in poverty to intervening in cases of neglect and domestic violence, child and family social workers are valued professionals. To be fully equipped for this varied and...
View ArticleA quick guide to intermediate care
Reablement, crisis response, home-based care, bed-based care… these are all terms that people who use services, their families and carers may not be familiar with. Well, they’re all types of...
View ArticleCarers rights: are you missing out?
Did you know there are 6.5 million people across the UK providing unpaid care for sick or disabled family members, friends or neighbours? Many will be missing out on vital practical and financial...
View Article‘Quality Matters’ in adult social care
In the summer of this year, a bold statement of intent was published setting out a single view of high quality adult social care. The creation of commissioners, providers, staff, national bodies and...
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