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Embedding Deprivation of Living Safeguards in Social Care Teams

4 minute read

Jul 2023

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act. In this article, Kirklees Council discuss how they have worked in partnership to deliver services and embed Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards as part of social care plans.

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Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse in Later Life

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Jun 2023

2.4 million adults were recorded as victims of domestic abuse in the year ending 2022. In this video, Carrie Bower, the Safeguarding Manager and Domestic Abuse Lead at AgeUK discusses the lack of awareness in society regarding domestic abuse in later life and how a greater understanding can better safeguard older victims of domestic abuse.

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Delivering Wrap-Around Support for Vulnerable Survivors of Modern Slavery

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Apr 2023

12,727 people were referred to authorities as suspected victims of modern slavery in 2021, according to Home Office data. Dr Julia Tomas is the anti-slavery coordinator at the Passage, in this video she discusses the multi agency case conference approach they have in place to provide wrap around support for survivors of modern slavery.

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Reducing Reoffending Rates Through Digital Inclusion

6 minute read

Apr 2023

In 2021, adult offenders in the UK had a proven reoffending rate of 24%, according to the Ministry of Justice. In this article, Leeds City Council share the impacts of the 100% Digital Leeds programme on prison leavers and how the programme has helped improve their real-life digital skills.

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Fixing the Digital Divide to Decrease Health Inequalities

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Apr 2023

1.5 million households in the UK do not have internet access. Dr Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement at the Good Things Foundation discusses the impacts of the digital divide on health inequalities and how local authorities can help relieve the pressure on volunteer organisations with helping individuals have online access.

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The Value of Garden Therapy for People Living with Dementia

8 minute read

Apr 2023

An estimated 944,000 people are living with dementia in the UK. Isobel Jones, CEO of Alive discusses the positive impacts of garden therapy for those living with dementia. She also shares how they set up the allotment and the overall benefits of it on the wider care home community.

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Single Homeless Project: Overcoming Barriers to Supporting Survivors Experiencing Domestic Abuse and Homelessness

32 minute watch

Apr 2023

Domestic abuse both causes and perpetuates homelessness for women. In this video, Lucy Campbell, Head of Multiple Disadvantage at Single Homeless Project, discusses the intersection of domestic abuse with women’s homelessness and other forms of multiple disadvantage experienced by women. She shares research backed strategies for a ‘whole person’ response over siloed commissioning, aiming to counteract women’s experiences of judgement and blame with strength-based approaches.

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The Latest Recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

29 minute watch

Apr 2023

500,000 children are estimated to experience child sexual abuse every year, but only 2,600 children are on a child protection plan due to child sexual abuse. In this video, Robbie Kent, Deputy Secretary and Director of Research, Analytics and Policy, and Lucy Duckworth, a Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel member, discuss The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, outlining its objectives, findings, and recommendations for protecting children from sexual abuse.

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Working in Partnership to Support Vulnerable Households in the Cost of Living Crisis

1 minute read

Apr 2023

There were 208 fire-related fatalities in dwellings fires between 2021 and 2022. In this video, Steve Fisher and Carol Frances, are Local Risk Crew Managers at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue discuss common fire risks for vulnerable tenants and how referrals to fire services for safety visits can prevent these.

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Training and Funding Opportunities for Social Care Teams 2023

4 minute read

Apr 2023

Training is an integral part of any social care team to ensure skills and support of patients are continually improved. Skills for Care discuss some of the training schemes social care teams can access this year and funding opportunities available to cover the costs of these development programmes.

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Improving Gender Identity Training Can Improve the Lives of Trans People Using NHS Services

4 minute read

Apr 2023

According to Stonewall, 45% of people have said their GP did not understand their needs as a trans person in the Trans Lives Survey. In this article, Dr Jamie Willo, child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist at Sussex Partnership Trust, shares their personal quest to ensure that trans people have timely access to NHS services and are treated by clinicians who understand their needs.

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Co-Producing Direct Payments that Work for Everyone in Adult Social Care

9 minute read

Mar 2023

With £5.4 billion of revenue from the new Health and Social Care Levy going towards social care reforms, there is renewed funding for local authorities to meet demands in adult social care. Kirklees Council share how they have implemented co-produced direct payments to support carers and those in care.

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