Latest news

• At a loss.org
  01/07/20

  A website that can help those bereaved in any circumstance to find the national bereavement support services that are appropriate to their loss, as well as local services, relevant resources and information.

• Cruse bereavement care
  01/07/20

  Guidance to support bereaved people affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

• LMN at Home video library
  01/07/20

  A free online resource of pre-recorded live music videos.

• The importance of touch in a socially-distanct world
  30/06/20

  In a socially-distant world, the importance of human touch is becoming increasingly apparent. But, in the health and social care sector, the process of re-establishing physical relationships may be a long one.  This article explores some of the issues.

• COVID-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes
  30/06/20

  Review into how different factors have affected COVID-19 risk and outcomes.

• COVID-19: Managing the COVID-19 pandemic in care homes for older people
  30/06/20

  The British Geriatrics Society has updated its good practice guide for managing the COVID-19 pandemic in care homes for older people.

• Using the ‘EU Exit: ID Document Check’ app
  30/06/20

  Information for EU citizens and their families applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.

• Living with Dementia - Activities to try in care homes and at home
  30/06/20

  Dementia consultant Beth Britton shares ideas to fill the periods between breakfast, lunch and tea in a more productive way.

• Online speaker events to older people self-isolating at home and in care homes
  30/06/20

  Mirthy offers a range of talks by the best public speakers, covering everything from gardening and travel to history and show business.

• Data & Cyber Security – funding and projects
  30/06/20

  Digital Social Care has been working with the Local Government Association, NHS Digital and NHSX on how to help care providers keep information safe. 

• Online safeguarding: the risks of hard and fast rules that restrict disabled people’s digital use
  30/06/20

  A CommunityCare article

• Technology: How social care can emerge from the Covid-19 crisis
  30/06/20

  Jonathan Papworth, co-founder and director of Person Centred Software, sees an opportunity to build a new technology-enabled delivery model that will transform performance, earning long-deserved recognition alongside the NHS.

• 72% of people think care workers are underpaid
  30/06/20

  New survey data published by The Fawcett Society, the gender equality campaigning charity, finds that the public overwhelmingly want carers to be better paid and better valued.

• New Dialogues : Releasing the power of personalisation
  30/06/20

  An ADASS report sponsored by ADAM explores the role technology can play in improving the personalisation of adult social care.

• COVID-19: Swabbing Employee Consent Form
  30/06/20

  QCS have produced a Guide to Swabbing and an accompanying Swabbing Consent Form to ensure you and your staff can take swabs confidently knowing that you’re compliant and following procedures correctly. 

• Join Social Care
  30/06/20

  A new online platform, Join Social Care, has been launched to fast-track recruitment into the adult social care sector.

• NHS Volunteer Responders
  30/06/20

  Social care staff in England can refer anyone who needs to self-isolate to NHS Volunteer Responders.

• The Help Hub Launches Across the UK
  30/06/20

  By providing free emotional support to people who are isolated and feeling fearful, The Help Hub is offering a much needed talking space and access to professional therapists, wherever you live.

• Business continuity plans
  30/06/20

  The CPA has developed guidance to help you to develop your plan.

• Your voice, your decision: campaign materials
  30/06/20

  The Office of the Public Guardian launches new drive to raise awareness of lasting powers of attorney in BAME and low socio-economic groups affected by COVID-19.