The course covers:
- who is a carer
- their rights
- what support is available from the council
- where to find further information
- knowledge test and certificate.
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Thursday, 23 February 2012
Get care smart on line
Carer Aware is an online training course and information toolkit provided by Dudley Borough Council for carers, people who work with carers, or anyone interested in finding out more about the caring role.
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Safeguarding for commissioners
Two new guides offering information and advice on safeguarding people who live in residential and care homes, are available from the Social Care Institute for Excellence.
Produced to help NHS and local authority commissioners, the first guide, Safeguarding and quality in commissioning care homes, shows how safeguarding in care homes should be central to the commissioning process. The guide reflects the government’s six principles designed to increase the protection of those most at risk.
The second guide, Commissioning care homes: common safeguarding challenges, identifies issues that commonly lead to safeguarding referrals from care homes, and includes prevention checklists.
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Produced to help NHS and local authority commissioners, the first guide, Safeguarding and quality in commissioning care homes, shows how safeguarding in care homes should be central to the commissioning process. The guide reflects the government’s six principles designed to increase the protection of those most at risk.
The second guide, Commissioning care homes: common safeguarding challenges, identifies issues that commonly lead to safeguarding referrals from care homes, and includes prevention checklists.
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Move towards new disability strategy
Disabled people are invited by the Office for Disability Issues to submit suggestions for inclusion in a new cross government disability strategy.
A discussion document has been published to start the debate. Fulfilling Potential outlines government’s ambition to assist disabled people in reaching their full potential and to play a full role in society.
Deadline for contributions is 9 March 2012.
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A discussion document has been published to start the debate. Fulfilling Potential outlines government’s ambition to assist disabled people in reaching their full potential and to play a full role in society.
Deadline for contributions is 9 March 2012.
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One in 10 asked to give their views
Over 1,000 people using adult social care services in Shropshire have been urged to share their thoughts and ideas on the care and support provided by the council, and on how services affect their quality of life.
The Adult Social Care Survey, runs until the 9 March 2012, and will be added to results from a major consultation carried out by the council last year, which led to a new strategy for adult social care.
The latest initiative invites one in 10 people receiving nursing, residential and home care services to give their views. Findings will help the council to identify the services that are valued most and the areas where further improvements can be made.
The same survey is also underway in Coventry where up to 6,000 use services ranging from help for disabled people to home meals and occupational therapy.
The survey is a government initiative and is a compulsory for all councils providing adult social care services.
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The Adult Social Care Survey, runs until the 9 March 2012, and will be added to results from a major consultation carried out by the council last year, which led to a new strategy for adult social care.
The latest initiative invites one in 10 people receiving nursing, residential and home care services to give their views. Findings will help the council to identify the services that are valued most and the areas where further improvements can be made.
The same survey is also underway in Coventry where up to 6,000 use services ranging from help for disabled people to home meals and occupational therapy.
The survey is a government initiative and is a compulsory for all councils providing adult social care services.
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Push to improve skills for making 'best interest' decisions
The Mental Capacity Act should be revised to give health and social care workers the appropriate skills needed for making effective decisions on behalf of people lacking the capacity to make decisions themselves.
The call has been made in a report published by the Mental Health Foundation based on research carried out by the Norah Fry Research Centre, and the Centre for Applied Social Research at the University of Bristol.
Over 1 million people (including individuals with dementia and learning disabilities) are estimated to lack the ability to make their own decisions.
Research was carried out as part of the Department of Health’s investigation into the effectiveness of the Act and its Code of Practice, particularly when making decisions in the best interest of clients about social care, health, property and financial affairs.
Key findings from the report show:
The call has been made in a report published by the Mental Health Foundation based on research carried out by the Norah Fry Research Centre, and the Centre for Applied Social Research at the University of Bristol.
Over 1 million people (including individuals with dementia and learning disabilities) are estimated to lack the ability to make their own decisions.
Research was carried out as part of the Department of Health’s investigation into the effectiveness of the Act and its Code of Practice, particularly when making decisions in the best interest of clients about social care, health, property and financial affairs.
Key findings from the report show:
- a significant minority of best interest decisions are made for people who have capacity and who could be supported to make these decisions with help, or who have been wrongly assessed as lacking capacity
- different ways of making successful best interest decisions have been identified which are not currently reflected in the training and guidance available to health and social care staff
- lack of awareness of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in some cases
- many staff find the MCA helpful in balancing the autonomy and protection of individuals lacking capacity
- practitioners value guidance and training relevant to their own practice, although some admitted the situations they face are more complex than currently reflected in the guidance.
Complaining made easier for citizens
Proposals to improve Staffordshire’s comments and complaints system have received an overwhelming response following extensive consultation with residents.
Over 2000 respondents commented on plans to introduce a single point of contact replacing the confusing array of organisations and systems currently in place, with the majority in favour.
The new approach aims to give local people a stronger voice and create greater independence in resolving complaints, and to boost public confidence in health trusts, GPs and social care services.
County Councillor, Mathew Ellis, cabinet member for adult wellbeing said:
Over 2000 respondents commented on plans to introduce a single point of contact replacing the confusing array of organisations and systems currently in place, with the majority in favour.
The new approach aims to give local people a stronger voice and create greater independence in resolving complaints, and to boost public confidence in health trusts, GPs and social care services.
County Councillor, Mathew Ellis, cabinet member for adult wellbeing said:
“At the moment complaints about healthcare services such as hospitals, health, social care services and GPs are dealt with by the very service being complained about. That can’t be right. We want to improve transparency whilst ensuring information is collated through a single independent body.”
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Putting care and collaboration into housing
Elderly people and people with learning disabilities will receive extra care and support in two new purpose built housing schemes in Sandwell.
The final phase of the first scheme has been marked with the official opening of the first property for people with learning disabilities.
Based in West Bromwich, the development will initially house 11 individuals aged 23 to 70 plus with a range of needs, giving them facilities and support to help them live as independently as possible.
Led by Sandwell Council, professionals from social care, the NHS and Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, joined forces with experts from the design and construction industry to work on the development.
Council Leader, Cllr Darren Cooper, said: “This project has been hailed by all partners, in particular the strategic health authority and the former regional Valuing People Team as a model of best practice - and with very good reason.
"It is an excellent example of collaboration in a good cause, with different disciplines and agencies from both the public and private sectors working so successfully together.”
The second scheme also based in West Bromwich, has been designed for older residents.
Goldfield Court offers people aged 55 and over independence and personalised care within a secure environment.
The £12.5 million scheme boasts communal facilities including a restaurant and hair and beauty salon.
The development has been built by Thomas Vale Construction in partnership with the council, Housing 21 and the Homes and Communities Agency which provided £5m funding.
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The final phase of the first scheme has been marked with the official opening of the first property for people with learning disabilities.
Based in West Bromwich, the development will initially house 11 individuals aged 23 to 70 plus with a range of needs, giving them facilities and support to help them live as independently as possible.
Led by Sandwell Council, professionals from social care, the NHS and Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, joined forces with experts from the design and construction industry to work on the development.
Council Leader, Cllr Darren Cooper, said: “This project has been hailed by all partners, in particular the strategic health authority and the former regional Valuing People Team as a model of best practice - and with very good reason.
"It is an excellent example of collaboration in a good cause, with different disciplines and agencies from both the public and private sectors working so successfully together.”
The second scheme also based in West Bromwich, has been designed for older residents.
Goldfield Court offers people aged 55 and over independence and personalised care within a secure environment.
The £12.5 million scheme boasts communal facilities including a restaurant and hair and beauty salon.
The development has been built by Thomas Vale Construction in partnership with the council, Housing 21 and the Homes and Communities Agency which provided £5m funding.
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