The ICBO Framework has been developed by the LGA based on the 2015 Commissioning for Better Outcomes Framework
Opportunity: Better Care Manager, NHS AfC: Band 8c – closing date for applications: 18/02/2018 23:59
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Healthy London Partnership new resources and highlights
Recent annual highlights report. It’s a quick way to find some of our most popular and recently produced resources. It links directly through to our website which is being refreshed to make accessing all our resources easier. Our partners funded Healthy London Partnership to deliver the changes best done once…
Learning from SARs report
This project undertook an analysis of the nature and content of 27 safeguarding adults reviews commissioned and completed by London Safeguarding Adults Boards since implementation of the Care Act 2014 on 1st April 2015. To access the report click here
High impact change model
This high impact change model aims to focus support on helping local system partners minimise unnecessary hospital stays and to encourage them to consider new interventions for future winters.
Better home care for older people – NICE quick guides
In collaboration with The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), NICE have developed Quick guides on two Social care topics – Home care, and Oral health in care homes. These summarise key points of guidance, and signpost relevant resources. We’re seeking feedback on the developments users would like to be included…
Commissioning advocacy under the Care Act: Emerging good practice
This is a briefing for commissioners and providers of independent advocacy under the Care Act. It sets out emerging good practice and summarises the findings of new research from the Universities of Birmingham and Central Lancashire. This briefing builds on and expands SCIE’s Commissioning independent advocacy under the Care Act…
Literature Review on Alcohol and Substance Use in people with Learning Disabilities
Haringey’s Public Health Department has shared an informative review of literature relating to alcohol and substance use in people with learning disabilities.
BCF Support – Small grants application
Aim: To support the implementation of Better Care Plans in London Health and Wellbeing Board areas. Criteria Bids are invited for up to £5,000 per Health and Wellbeing Board area. Health and Wellbeing Board areas can also submit combined bids. The benefits must be clear and measurable Initiatives to…
The Stay Well This Winter campaign
Resources available include: 8 page easy read booklet 8 page large print booklet A3 poster long term conditions A3 poster stay well A3 poster first signs
September 2016 issue of London Age Express
September 2016 issue of London Age Express, Age UK London’s E-magazine discussing a range of age matters in London including in relation to housing, health and social care, employment and skills. It is provided as part of the Fit 4 Purpose age sector capacity building project funded by London Councils.…
Social care for older people with multiple long term conditions quality standard (QS132) has been published on the NICE website
NICE are pleased to announce that the social care for older people with multiple long term conditions quality standard (QS132) has been published on the NICE website today. You can view the quality standard by following this link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs132 A summary of the consultation comments, prepared by the NICE quality standards…
Stopping over-medication of people with learning disabilities
NHS England has released a helpful new document about the use of psychotropic drugs on people with learning disabilities.
Time To Think About You: Co produced by the HIN and the Carers Trust
The Health Innovation Network and the Carers Trust have worked with carers on Time To Think About You, a health and well-being prompt card to encourage unpaid carers to be more aware of their own health, and the support available to them at their local GP and carers’ centres. We have developed a…
Community Safety Investment Fund Project
London Fire Brigade has secured £1 million in its 2016/17 budget to further protect London’s most vulnerable residents within their homes, whether that is in a care home, specialised housing scheme or general needs accommodation. The Community Safety Investment Fund is a wonderful opportunity for social housing providers, local authorities,…
Dementia map
See the dementia maps here.
MeetingDem Newsletter – June 2016
MeetingDem Newsletter June 2016 (2)
Dementia training resource for health and social care providers that focuses on the specific needs of the African Caribbean community
As part of HEE’s work to deliver the requirements of the Prime Ministers Challenge on Dementia 2020, we commissioned a training resource for health and social care providers that focuses on the specific needs of the African Caribbean community. I am very pleased to let you know that ‘Finding Patience’…
Public health’s role in local government and NHS integration
Two LGA and ADPH joint publications on public health’s role in local government and NHS integration https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Public-health-roles-in-local-government-and-NHS-integration-report.pdf https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Public-health-roles-in-local-government-and-NHS-integration-case-studies.pdf
NHS England – Transforming Care Newsletter – Issue 1
A PDF version of NHS England’s Transforming Care Newsletter is available to download: Transforming Care – NHS England – National Newsletter Issue 1