Social Care Green Paper update
The Green Paper is out. This is what we are saying: We welcome the publication of the Shaping the Future of Care Together green paper, which has outlined plans to provide a more sustainable and fairer...
View ArticleSocial care: who pays?
I went along to the launch of a new report by UNISON on personalisation yesterday. The report, written by senior academics at Bristol University, argues that underfunding is leading to increased...
View ArticleBASW report is misguided: social work needs leadership not legislation
Update: Andy’s comments have been written up in Community Care. I have argued in the media, including here in the Independent and here in the Guardian, that social work is an overworked, underpaid and...
View ArticleREPORT: Promoting Independence: the future of housing related support
Since 2003, the Supporting People programme has funded a wide range of housing related support services that help vulnerable people to manage their accommodation and live independently. This includes...
View ArticleBBC News 24 coverage of LGiU’s Supporting People report
BBC coverage of LGiU’s Supporting People report from Rob Dale on Vimeo. New research published by the LGiU has found that almost 9 out of 10 local authorities say that cuts to housing support ‘will put...
View ArticleC’llr Awards 2012: Age UK Pride of Place Award
(Guest blog post by Age UK, first appeared at http://ageukblog.org.uk/2011/11/07/do-you-know-a-councillor-who-deserves-an-award/#more-1320.) Recent research for Age UK showed that more than half of...
View ArticleFinal report of the Commission on Improving Dignity in Care for Older People
This briefing summarises and comments on the recently published final report of the Commission on Dignity in Care for Older people and its recommendations. The briefing will be of interest to health...
View ArticleEquality Act 2010: The ban on age discrimination in services and the exceptions
This briefing outlines the ban on age discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services which comes into force on 1 October 2012, and provides links to some useful resources.
View ArticleA Good Death: the role of the local authority in end of life care
This briefing outlines the findings of a new LGiU report, supported by Home Group. 'A Good Death: the role of the local authority in good end of life care' looks at the role of local authorities in end...
View ArticleThe Care Bill
The Care Bill builds on the draft Care and Support Bill published last year. All the major elements of the draft bill remain – wellbeing, prevention, carers’ rights, choice and personalisation. Most of...
View ArticleProgress in adult social care 2012-13
The second annual assessment of progress on priorities for adult social care found: - a reduction in the number of people receiving a council-funded service - a reduction in the numbers of reviews -...
View ArticleIntegrating health and social care: The Better Care Fund and its chances for...
The Integration Transformation Fund has been renamed the Better Care Fund and the final guidance, planning templates for local Better Care Plans and good practice tools have been issued, available...
View ArticleUpdate on the Care Act
Following local government representations the government decided to postpone implementation of some of the Care Act, notably the cap on contributions and the increase in the threshold. What are the...
View ArticleCelebrating older people
Today is Older People’s Day in the UK and the UN International Day of Older Persons and this weekend it’s grandparents day. I’ve spent the last year or so deep into social care policy. Frankly, it’s...
View ArticleLoneliness and social isolation in older people
Feelings of loneliness and social isolation are particularly acute for older people. How can councils combat loneliness? This briefing summarises recent research on this critical issue and considers...
View ArticleCycle BOOM: Can cycling help older people maintain their health and wellbeing?
Only one per cent of journeys made by older people in the UK are by bike, even though more than a quarter aged between 60 and 69 own a bicycle. Cycle BOOM investigated the barriers and potential for...
View ArticleA Good Death: the role of the local authority in end of life care
This briefing outlines the findings of a new LGiU report, supported by Home Group. 'A Good Death: the role of the local authority in good end of life care' looks at the role of local authorities in end...
View ArticleThe Care Bill
The Care Bill builds on the draft Care and Support Bill published last year. All the major elements of the draft bill remain – wellbeing, prevention, carers’ rights, choice and personalisation. Most of...
View ArticleProgress in adult social care 2012-13
The second annual assessment of progress on priorities for adult social care found: - a reduction in the number of people receiving a council-funded service - a reduction in the numbers of reviews -...
View ArticleIntegrating health and social care: The Better Care Fund and its chances for...
The Integration Transformation Fund has been renamed the Better Care Fund and the final guidance, planning templates for local Better Care Plans and good practice tools have been issued, available...
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