Looking ahead: The future of social care in a post-Covid world
By Gavin Bashar, UK MD at Tunstall Healthcare The adult social care sector is estimated to contribute £41.2 billion per annum to the economy in England¹. It faces many challenges, most recently the Covid-19 pandemic, yet continues to make a huge difference to vulnerable people every day. The resilience of the social care system means […]
Cyber attack threat to essential council services
Cyber attacks on UK councils’ remote workers more than tripled during the pandemic, according to a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. The requests made by technology specialist Insight found attacks rose by an average of 213% from March 2020 compared to the 12 months before. This might not seem surprising, as on average councils […]
‘Landmark strategy’ unveiled to improve the lives of autistic people
Improving the lives of autistic people is the focus of a new multi-million pound strategy launched by the government, backed by £75m investment in its first year. It aims to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for autistic people. The funding includes £40 million through the NHS Long Term Plan to improve capacity […]
Richmond and Wandsworth become first councils in England to roll out single social care system
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and the London Borough of Wandsworth (Richmond and Wandsworth) have successfully integrated Mosaic, Servelec’s case management software for social care, with one supporting process across both local authorities. This makes Richmond and Wandsworth the first councils in England to implement a single social care system with one business […]
Calls for assistive technology to become mainstream in adult social care services
Assistive technology (AT) should be a key aspect in the Government’s planned reforms for the social care sector to become mainstream in the delivery of adult social care services, according to a new report released by the County Councils Network (CCN). “Employing Assistive Technology in Adult Social Care” published in partnership with Tunstall Healthcare, closely […]
Vida Healthcare partners University of Bradford to train social care talent
First coordinated in November 2020 following outreach from the University, the initiative sees Vida Healthcare provide Mental Health Nursing and Adult Nursing students with real world experience, opportunities to transfer classroom knowledge into clinical skills, and the chance to build confidence and competence working with Vida’s specialist nursing and care staff. Since its foundation, Vida […]
Care England joins call for ‘1948 moment’ for adult social care
Care England, the largest representative body of independent adult social care providers, has co-signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a 1948 moment for adult social care to establish a long-term and sustainable future that will be to the benefit of all citizens and the economy. The letter, signed by over 26 […]
Mental health recovery plan targets community & social care
People with mental health difficulties, ranging from severe mental illnesses such as bipolar and schizophrenia, to those with more common mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, will benefit from expanded mental health services backed by £500 million as part of the government’s Mental Health Recovery Action Plan. The plan aims to respond to the […]
Mental health and social care: Supporting carer and client alike
Coronavirus has impacted every single one of us in one way or another. The negative effects of lockdown are destructive and vast. From forcing businesses to shut, to leaving many individuals unemployed, the pandemic has spread fear and anxiety across society, as well as grief and devastation as loved ones sadly succumb to the illness. […]
Councils should continue to deliver social care, says new report
A new blueprint for delivering social care in England could help tens of thousands of adults each year who need care and support to live more independent lives – if councils are given the ability to reshape services through the government’s long-awaited reforms. That’s the key finding of a major new report launched today by CCN, Newton and the Association of County Chief Executives (ACCE). It argues […]
