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Using Electronic Data Systems in End-of-Life Care

7 minute read

Aug 2021

EPaCCs keep a saved, electronic care plan for the last year of a patient’s life on a purpose-built database. Dr Steve Plenderleith spoke to us about the use of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems and ways that they can improve end of life care in palliative medicine.

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Case Studies

Improving End-of-Life Care for Patients with Learning Disabilities

7 minute read

Aug 2021

Louise Jenkins spoke to us about ways of implementing workforce training programmes to improve end of life care for adults with learning disabilities.

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Articles

Tackling Multiple Disadvantage with a Multi-Agency Approach

7 minute read

Aug 2021

This article will look at how best to frame multiple disadvantage, why the current system is failing, and examine some practical steps that can be taken to improve the services provided.

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Case Studies

Fulfilling Lives: Supporting People with Multiple Disadvantages

8 minute read

Aug 2021

This case study will present the work of Fulfilling Lives Islington and Camden in helping women suffering multiple disadvantages, with a focus on domestic abuse and homelessness.

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Leeds City Council: Local Approaches to Addressing Financial Inclusion

8 minute read

Jun 2021

In 2004, Leeds’ economy was booming and showing promising signs of becoming a northern powerhouse. However, there was a significant minority who were not enjoying the economic uplift. In this case study we’ll look at Leeds City Council’s approach to financial inclusion.

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Videos

Confronting Adult Loneliness: Improving Literacy, Tackling Loneliness

21 minute watch

May 2021

Having sound literacy skills is a fundamental part of engaging in society. Fiona Evans of the National Literacy Trust, spoke at the Confronting Adult Loneliness Conference, 2021 about their work to improve literacy.

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Videos

Confronting Adult Loneliness: The Government’s Role in Tackling Loneliness

18 minute watch

May 2021

Loneliness can affect us all, the pandemic worsening the issue across the UK. Ramona Herdman of the Office for Civil Society, spoke at the Confronting Adult Loneliness Conference 2021 about Government initiatives to confront loneliness.

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Articles

Gender-Based Violence: The Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

9 minute read

Apr 2021

Following the murder of Sarah Everard tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is at the forefront of the agenda. This article explores what the Domestic Abuse Bill will include alongside the strategies being developed to tackle VAWG.

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Case Studies

Learning from Portugal’s Health-Based Approach to Drug and Substance Misuse

7 minute read

Mar 2021

This case study examines how Portugal has tackled drug related crime through decriminalisation and what we can learn from this in the UK.

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Articles

The Mental Health Impact of Covid-19 on Patients Living with HIV

3 minute read

Feb 2021

This article explores the additional challenges that Covid-19 has presented for those living with HIV and the reported lack of support those with HIV have received throughout the pandemic

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Articles

Supporting Deaf Family, Friends, and Colleagues With the Communication Challenges Caused by Covid-19

7 minute read

Feb 2021

This article examines the communication impact of Covid-19 on the Deaf population and how we can support deaf family, friends, and colleagues with the communication challenges caused.

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Articles

The Need for ‘Whole Person Care’ for HIV Patients

7 minute read

Jan 2021

The suicide rate for people living with HIV is twice the rate of the general population, with around one in three people living with HIV experiencing symptoms of depression at some point in their lives. The key underlying factor that makes HIV stand out from other long-term conditions is stigma. 

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