The Social Care Institute for Excellence's (SCIE) new Transforming Adult Social Care website is now live.
The site will share knowledge, tools and resources along with information about regional plans and other activities.
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Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Consultation on service changes
Wolverhampton City Council is holding an extensive consultation on its proposals to make changes to adult social care.
Suggestions include:
· A review of contributions people make to the cost of day services including hot meals, home care, day care services, day care transport and Carelink – an emergency alarm system for vulnerable people
· A review of allowances currently paid for attending day care services
· A review of eligibility for transport services
· Relocation of day care services for older people to make better use of existing facilities
· Externalise day to day running of Blakehall Resource Centre.
Consultation will continue until Thursday 31 December.
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Suggestions include:
· A review of contributions people make to the cost of day services including hot meals, home care, day care services, day care transport and Carelink – an emergency alarm system for vulnerable people
· A review of allowances currently paid for attending day care services
· A review of eligibility for transport services
· Relocation of day care services for older people to make better use of existing facilities
· Externalise day to day running of Blakehall Resource Centre.
Consultation will continue until Thursday 31 December.
Click here for details
Adult social care involvement strategy
Coventry Community Services is consulting on a new Adult Social Care Involvement Strategy.
It aims to improve and develop the way in which the service informs, consults and involves adults and older people.
Closing date: 31 December 2009.
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It aims to improve and develop the way in which the service informs, consults and involves adults and older people.
Closing date: 31 December 2009.
Click here for details
Impact of ULOs on personalisation
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has produced a quick guide to ULOs, and the implications for personalisation.
It provides two examples of ULOs working with local authorities and developing personalisation support services.
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It provides two examples of ULOs working with local authorities and developing personalisation support services.
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Discover ULOs
A briefing document on the ULOs project is available on the DH website.
The document includes policy details, strategic objectives, and information on the design criteria for ULOs
Read more
The document includes policy details, strategic objectives, and information on the design criteria for ULOs
Read more
Tips for transition in Solihull
Vulnerable adults and young people with disabilities were given expert advice on how to prepare for independent living at a recent Transition Event organised in Solihull.
The event, staged by Solihull Community Housing and Solihull Life Opportunities, was held to explain options and support available to people ready for independent living, and the problems that can arise.
Information ranged from what to do when buying a house, to understanding the practicalities of living alone such as changing a light bulb and paying bills.
The message was reinforced by playing an adapted game of snakes and ladders: players moved up ladders by correctly answering questions about repairs, health and safety, benefits and income, tenancy issues, employment and training.
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The event, staged by Solihull Community Housing and Solihull Life Opportunities, was held to explain options and support available to people ready for independent living, and the problems that can arise.
Information ranged from what to do when buying a house, to understanding the practicalities of living alone such as changing a light bulb and paying bills.
The message was reinforced by playing an adapted game of snakes and ladders: players moved up ladders by correctly answering questions about repairs, health and safety, benefits and income, tenancy issues, employment and training.
Click here for details
Regaining skills in Warwickshire
A new reablement service has been introduced by Warwickshire County Council to help older people live independently and safely in their own homes.
The service is for people who have been ill, hospitalised or are struggling to cope and regain the skills and confidence needed to continue living independently.
It will initially be offered to new home care customers for up to six weeks, and eventually will be rolled out across the county.
Specialist teams of supervisors, home carers and occupational therapists will help people relearn skills needed to carry out daily tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking, shopping and moving around. Safety advice will be given to reduce the risk of falling or other accidents.
Research has shown people who receive reablement support often need less ongoing care or none at all.
Click here for details
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The service is for people who have been ill, hospitalised or are struggling to cope and regain the skills and confidence needed to continue living independently.
It will initially be offered to new home care customers for up to six weeks, and eventually will be rolled out across the county.
Specialist teams of supervisors, home carers and occupational therapists will help people relearn skills needed to carry out daily tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking, shopping and moving around. Safety advice will be given to reduce the risk of falling or other accidents.
Research has shown people who receive reablement support often need less ongoing care or none at all.
Click here for details
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