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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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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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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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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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The Benefits of Using Intergenerational Programmes in Care Settings

6 minute read

Feb 2023

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing are the UK's first tenant and employee co-owned housing society. They discuss working in partnership with Rochdale Sixth Form to deliver an intergenerational programme to both improve tenants technological skills and help students understand the positive impact they have on the older generation.

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Learning Lessons from Safeguarding Adult Reviews

6 minute read

Feb 2022

With a 14.6% increase in abuse concerns in 2019/20, the need for strong and consistent adult safeguarding policies has become increasingly essential. Using Safeguarding Adult Reviews, service providers can help identify areas for improvement to prevent abuse, and concerns surrounding abuse, from occurring.

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A new strategy for Health and Social Care: The CQC Perspective

6 minute read

Jan 2022

Covid-19 has shaken up health and social care, possibly forever. The CQC has been analysing healthcare during the impact of pandemic, coming up with a dynamic new strategy in an attempt to future-proof care providers in the event of another crisis.

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Addressing Sexual Health Inequalities

8 minute read

Aug 2021

Sexual health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in sexual health across the population, and between different groups within society. This article examines inequalities in sexual health and offers up practical solutions to better support the groups who are most affected.

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Rebuilding Mental Health Services

7 minute read

Aug 2021

As we emerge from the pandemic it is essential to acknowledge its impact on our mental health and mental health services. In turn, this article outlines reform plans for the sector set out by the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Developing a Collaborative Approach: Reducing Incidents of Violence in A&E

3 minute read

Apr 2021

We spoke with a former member of the armed forces and police service Vincent Smith on how the NHS can collaborate with the police to improve safety in the ED.

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4 Approaches to Improve Safeguarding Outcomes

5 minute read

Mar 2021

We heard from Kenny Gibson, National Head of Safeguarding for NHS England & NHS Improvement on 4 approaches to improve safeguarding outcomes.

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