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 […]
The five Cs proving the value of mobile in social care
A continued drive towards more mobile public services is needed to help overcome social care challenges in the bleak winter months, says David McKinney (pictured), Managing Director of Local Government at Servelec… The challenges facing the public sector are staggering. Councils are facing a £3bn COVID-19 funding gap. Even some of the largest local authorities […]
Social care at breaking point as winter takes hold
This winter is exceptional with the healthcare sector caring for an overwhelming number of Coronavirus patients – but each year there is a crisis. As the winter season continues, there are a number of elements at play that are stretching the NHS and social care system to breaking point. Winter is a time when there […]
The language of social work and young people
Luke Rodgers, Director of Strategy at the Care Leaders and Julie Tyas, registered social worker and Senior Strategy Lead at Servelec, explore how the language used in a young person’s care record can impact their future… Social workers are masters of effective communication. To be able to help the vulnerable young people in their care, they’ve […]
How can we care for people living with dementia during coronavirus?
In the UK, 850,000 people currently live with dementia but this is set to reach 1.6 million people by 2040 due to the ageing population (1). Caring for a loved one living with dementia at any time brings challenges, but a global pandemic makes daily life that much more difficult. Even once lockdown restrictions have […]
Ensuring continuity of care in a time of crisis
Julie Tyas, registered social worker and Senior Strategy Lead at Servelec, discusses how tech is becoming the eyes and ears of social workers during the pandemic… Coronavirus is making people stay home, but what happens when that isn’t a safe place to be? There is a growing concern about the impact lockdown is having on domestic and […]
Carers holding the home front line – The unsung heroes of the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Peter Seldon, CEO, Consultus Care The current unfolding Coronavirus crisis has placed immense pressure on the NHS, as staff battle on the front line to treat the growing numbers of patients that have been infected with the virus. Amongst equipment shortages, lack of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), increasing numbers of staff needing to self-isolate […]
Coronavirus: Government sets out ‘national action plan’ for social care
Better access to testing, millions of additional PPE items, expansions to the workforce and a new brand to further recognise the sector’s contribution to society are at the heart of a new action plan to support the social care sector through the coronavirus outbreak. In the wake of much criticism over the last 10 days, […]