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Social care blog from the Department of Health shares news, views and information updates for anyone working in - or receiving support from - the care and support sector.
Social Care Blog
1M ago
As 2024 draws to a close, let’s reflect on what a year it has been. The work that colleagues across adult social care have done this year has been phenomenal. Millions of people have benefited from dedicated professionals who work ..read more
Social Care Blog
2M ago
Shared Lives is a community-based service offering accommodation and support to adults with learning disabilities and/or other social care needs. Find out more ..read more
Social Care Blog
2M ago
Right care, right place, right time As the conversations about delegated healthcare continue to evolve, the messaging remains clear. Delegation of healthcare activities is happening across adult social care and has been for many years. These voluntary guiding principles support ..read more
Social Care Blog
2M ago
The Self Care Forum believes awareness weeks are vital for encouraging people to make better choices about their health and wellbeing. Chair, Helen Donovan, explains how we can all help make the change ..read more
Social Care Blog
3M ago
This week, the Department of Health and Social Care, in partnership with NHS England, launches the biggest national conversation about the state of the NHS in its 76-year history. Social care voices invited ..read more
Social Care Blog
3M ago
The votes have been cast and the country has spoken. The new Government is now busy setting out its priorities and future direction as set out in its election manifesto. As a sector, adult social care will be adjusting to ..read more
Social Care Blog
4M ago
As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to reflect on the rich history and achievements of black professionals across health and social care. It also gives us time to reflect on the ongoing need to create more inclusive and ..read more
Social Care Blog
5M ago
The social care workforce plays a hugely important role in public health. A new e-learning resource, will help care colleagues increase their knowledge and confidence in public health approaches across a variety of care settings ..read more
Social Care Blog
5M ago
The 18th century American philosopher, statesman and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, famously said: “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” In the 21st century, we can add flu and covid infections to the list, so we need to be ready for them ..read more
Social Care Blog
9M ago
Cygnet Health Care colleagues are proud of their new social hub spaces and the pleasure they bring to patients (Expert by Experience Lead, Raf Hamaizia, foreground).
Space for everyone
Our patients across Cygnet Health Care services now have access to homely environments – ‘social hubs’- away from the wards, after unused spaces in our hospitals were given a makeover in an effort to provide safe spaces where the people we support can relax and socialise together.
The hubs have been designed and installed across ten services so far and all have been co-produced with staff and patients, with mo ..read more