Latest news

• 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. 

• Infection Control Fund Question and Answer
  23/06/20

  Infection Control Grant This is a reminder that DHSC released an FAQ on the Infection Control Grant last week which states that expenses from 13 May (but not before) can be paid for using this funding - as long as they meet the grant conditions.

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for care homes
  28/05/20

  The government has announced a new care homes support package backed by a £600 million adult social care infection control fund. 

• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
  28/05/20

  The government has updated its description of the symptoms caused by COVID-19 to include the loss or change in your normal sense of smell or taste.