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Abuse of Vulnerable Adults in England: 2012-13. Experimental Statistics (Health and Social Care Information Centre)

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This report contains statistical summary information about alerts and referrals to adult social care safeguarding teams in England, based on the Abuse of Vulnerable Adults (AVA) data collection for the period 2012-13. Read more: Health & Social Care Information Centre. Full … Continue reading →

Monitoring the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS): Annual Report (Care Quality Commission)

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s fourth report into how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards have been applied – during 2012/13 – mentions concern that the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is not understood or implemented consistently across health and social … Continue reading →

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Adult Safeguarding: Updated Statement of Government Policy (Department of Health)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This document from the Department of Health updates the government’s policy on safeguarding adults vulnerable to abuse and neglect. “It includes the statement of principles for Local Authority Social Services and housing, health, the police and other agencies to … Continue reading →

Posted in Department of Health, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), National, Patient Care Pathway, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Accountability, Adult Safeguarding, Adult Social Care, Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework, Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (2013/14), ASCOF: Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework, Care Quality Commission (CQC), Community Empowerment, Consultation on a Power of Entry, Draft Care and Support Bill, Effective Adult Safeguarding, Empowerment, Government Policy, Government Policy on Adult Safeguarding, Individuals’ Experience of Effective Adult Safeguarding, Introduction of the Care Bill (May 2013), Local Agencies, Local Practice, Localism, No Secrets Guidance, Organisations’ Experience of Effective Adult Safeguarding, Partnership, Patient Safety, Prevention, Protection, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (PoFA), Risk Management, Risk Stratification, Safeguarding, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Safeguarding Adults Boards (SABs), Safeguarding Adults Principles, Safeguarding in the NHS, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA), Safeguarding Older People, Safety, Transparency and Accountability, Vision for Social Care, Vulnerable Adults | Leave a comment

Adult Safeguarding: Updated Statement (Department of Health)

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

Summary This document updates the government’s policy on safeguarding adults vulnerable to abuse and neglect. A statement of principles is included for use when developing or assessing local safeguarding arrangements. Full Text Link Reference Social Care Policy (2013). Statement of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, CQC: Care Quality Commission, Department of Health, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, National, NHS, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Accountability, Adult Safeguarding, Adult Social Care, Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework, Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (2013/14), ASCOF: Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework, Care Quality Commission (CQC), Community Empowerment, Consultation on a Power of Entry, Draft Care and Support Bill, Effective Adult Safeguarding, Empowerment, Government Policy, Individuals’ Experience of Effective Adult Safeguarding, Introduction of the Care Bill (May 2013), Local Agencies, Local Practice, Localism, No Secrets Guidance, Organisations’ Experience of Effective Adult Safeguarding, Partnership, Patient Safety, Prevention, Protection, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (PoFA), Risk Management, Risk Stratification, Safeguarding, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Safeguarding Adults Boards (SABs), Safeguarding Adults Principles, Safeguarding in the NHS, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA), Safeguarding Older People, Safety, Transparency and Accountability, Vision for Social Care, Vulnerable Adults, Well-Being | Leave a comment

Guide to the Healthcare System in England and NHS Accountabilities (Department of Health / Nuffield Trust)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Department of Health guide explains the overall structure of the NHS, following the Health and Social Care Act 2012. It summarises the main organisations in the healthcare system and how their roles are intended to work together. The … Continue reading →

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Safeguarding Vulnerable People in the Reformed NHS (NHS Commissioning Board)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This NHS Commissioning Board document replaces earlier guidance issued in September 2012. It explains how safeguarding will work in the NHS from April 2013. Full Text Link Reference NHS Commissioning Board (2013). Safeguarding vulnerable people in the reformed NHS: accountability … Continue reading →

Posted in Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Management of Condition, National, NHS, Patient Care Pathway, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Abuse of Vulnerable Adults (AVA), Accountability and Assurance, Adults at Risk of Harm, Capacity and Capability, Care Quality Commission, CCGs, CCGs: Clinical Commissioning Groups, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), Clinical Lead for Safeguarding, Commissioning Support, Decision-Making Capacity, GPs, Health Care Reform, Health Education England (HEE), Leadership, Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs), Mental Capacity, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Named GPs, NHS Commissioning Board (NHSCB), NHS Reform, NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA), NHSCB, Patient-Centred Care, Protecting a Person Without Consent (with Compulsion), Protection, Public Health England (PHE), QSGs: Quality Surveillance Groups, Quality Surveillance Groups (QSGs), Reform, Reformed Commissioning System, Safeguarding, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Safeguarding Adults Boards (SABs), Safeguarding Boards, Safeguarding Clinical Leadership and Support, Safeguarding in the NHS, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA), Safeguarding Older People, Vulnerable Adults | Leave a comment

Abuse of Vulnerable Adults in England: 2011-12. Experimental Statistics (Health and Social Care Information Centre)

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This report summarises statistical information about alerts and referrals to adult social care safeguarding teams in England. It is based on the Abuse of Vulnerable Adults (AVA) data collection for 2011-12. Read more: Health & Social Care Information Centre. A total 136,000 safeguarding alerts, 108,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Care, Department of Health, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Local Interest, National, NHS, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Abuse of Vulnerable Adults, Abuse of Vulnerable Adults (AVA), Action on Elder Abuse, Adult Safeguarding Referrals, Adult Social Care, Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs), Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs) in England, East Midlands, England, Experimental Statistics, Health and Social Care, Health and Social Care Information Centre, Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), National Adult Social Care Intelligence Service (NASCIS), NHS Health and Social Care Information Centre (IC), Safeguarding, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Safeguarding in the NHS, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA), Safeguarding Older People, Vulnerable Adults, West Midlands | Leave a comment

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