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Association of Directors of Adult Social Services

The Co-Production in Commissioning Toolkit (TLAP / Department of Health / SCIE / NEF / NHS England / NESTA)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An online resource, called the “Co-Production in Commissioning Tool”, has been made available via the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). This toolkit presents the work of Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) – and partners – towards improving the … Continue reading →

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Transforming Services for People With Learning Disability (NHS England / NHS Employers / HQIP)

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The theme of this year’s Learning Disability Week is “Hear My Voice”. NHS England has taken this opportunity to explain NHS commitments to improving the health and outcomes of people with learning disabilities, with a view to transforming services … Continue reading →

Tackling Long-Term Conditions: the Coalition for Collaborative Care (NHS England)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary More than 15 million people in the UK live with a long-term health condition. The Coalition for Collaborative Care (C4CC) was launched last week at the Future of Health Conference. This coalition of national groups and organisations aims to … Continue reading →

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Cuts Make Social Care System Unsustainable? (BBC News / ADASS)

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary According to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) approximately 90% of councils in England now offer social care only to people whose needs are assessed as substantial or critical. Full Text Link Reference ‘Cuts forcing English … Continue reading →

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Health and Social Care Integration Transformation Fund (NHS England / Local Government Association)

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England and the Local Government Association have jointly outlined plans about how £3.8 billion of pooled funding is intended to transform integrated health and social care. “The Local Government Association and NHS England have today published their planning ‘vision’ for … Continue reading →

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GP’s Dementia Guide: Living Well After Diagnosis (Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Dementia Guide has been produced for GPs and psychiatrists to help them provide more support to patients diagnosed with the condition (and better support for their carers). This free booklet, produced by the Alzheimer’s Society and sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Social Care in England Faces £800m Further Cut (BBC News)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Social care in England faces bleak future according to council chiefs. Research by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services suggests that a further £800m is likely to be cut from the £16bn budget this year. Read more: BBC News: Social care in England ‘has … Continue reading →

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Housing, Dementia and Staying Independent (Housing LIN)

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Housing Learning and Improvement Network (LIN) report was created originally for the Yorkshire and Humber Dementia Alliance programme and has been updated by the ADASS Housing Policy Network / Housing LIN. The report examines recent developments in housing … Continue reading →

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Alternative Pathway Integrating Housing, Care and Support (National Housing Federation)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

[A version of this item features in Dementia: the Latest Evidence, Volume 3 Issue 6, February 2013]. Summary This National Housing Federation report, intended for the attention of local commissioners of health and social care, illustrates the advantages of integrated … Continue reading →

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Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework 2013/14 (Department of Health)

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health’s revised Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework for 2013/14 supersedes the 2012/13 framework. The updated framework includes new measures and has been re-aligned with the NHS Outcomes Framework 2013 – 2014 and the Public Health Outcomes Framework 2013 – … Continue reading →

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