The ICBO Framework has been developed by the LGA based on the 2015 Commissioning for Better Outcomes Framework
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…
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,…
Serious Mental Illness guide
Healthy London Partnership has developed a guide to help support and inform commissioners to improve the physical health of individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Open consultation – Former Independent Living Fund recipient grant
The aim of this consultation is to set out the amount and proposed distribution of the new ‘former Independent Living Fund (ILF) recipient grant, which compensates for the cost pressures caused by the closure of the ILF. The consultation invites comments on the proposed methodology for the value of the…
LGA Adults Peer Training Events
The Local Government Association is holding a number of free one day training events for those interested in becoming an LGA peer to take part in Adult Social Care and Adult Safeguarding Peer Challenges. This includes the new Commissioning for Better Outcomes Peer Challenges. For more details – Click here
LGA Adults Peer Training Events
The Local Government Association is holding a number of free one day training events for those interested in becoming an LGA peer to take part in Adult Social Care and Adult Safeguarding Peer Challenges. This includes the new Commissioning for Better Outcomes Peer Challenges. Peer challenges are managed and delivered…
Winter-readiness information for London schools and nurseries
As winter approaches, it is important that schools are reminded and updated on important health considerations for their pupils/students, parents/carers and staff. Pupils and staff in schools are particularly susceptible to infections which increase over the winter months, such as seasonal influenza (flu) and stomach infections (such as norovirus). These can be very infectious…
New guidance to support integrated and person-centred care for people with health & social care needs
Care and Support planning – https://www.local.gov.uk/web/guest/care-support-reform/-/journal_content/56/10180/6522617/ARTICLE Personal Budgets – https://www.local.gov.uk/web/guest/care-support-reform/-/journal_content/56/10180/6522637/ARTICLE
Winter-readiness information for London care homes
As winter approaches, it is important that care home managers are reminded and updated on important health considerations for their residents. Care home residents and staff in long-stay residential care homes are particularly susceptible to infections which increase over the winter months, such as seasonal influenza (flu) and stomach infections (such as norovirus). These…
Cap on Care Costs delayed until 2020
Please find the following announcement from the Department of Health: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delay-in-the-implementation-of-the-cap-on-care-costs
Service Model: Supporting people with a learning disability/autism and mental health condition
A draft Service model for commissioners across health and care ‘Supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have a mental health condition or display behaviour that challenges’ has just been published. This model will be tested in the 5 ‘Fast Track’ areas and feedback is being requested on…
New Report: County Care Markets: Market Sustainability & the Care Act
County Councils Network | New Report: County Care Markets: Market Sustainability & the Care Act CCN presents the culmination of an extensive research project into the sustainability of local care markets in county areas.The report County Care Markets: Market Sustainability and the Care Act, reveals the reality facing county care…
Market shaping toolkit (MaST): supporting local authority and SME care provider innovation and collaboration
The Market Shaping Toolkit supports both smaller care providers and local authorities to engage in market shaping and develop innovative practice to meet local needs together This toolkit has been designed to highlight good practice around the country in the way that local authorities and smaller care and support providers…
Sustainability, innovation and empowerment: a five year vision for the independent social care sector
Report by Care England
Individual Service Funds (ISFs) and Contracting for Flexible Support – Practice guidance to support implementation of the Care Act 2014
This report is part of a suite of resources commissioned by the Department of Health in partnership with the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services to support local government in implementing the Care Act 2014. For more information visit: www.local.gov.uk/care-support-reform. For more information, please visit www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk
Options for integrated commissioning – Beyond Barker
Kings Fund report looking at the future of integrated care with our new report, Options for integrated commissioning: beyond Barker. Following the recommendation for a single pooled health and social care budget, as laid out in the independent Commission on the Future of Health and Social Care in England, the…
ADASS Budget Survey 2015 Report
ADASS calls on government to `protect essential care and support services to our most vulnerable citizens’
Financial information and advice – Facilitating access to independent financial information and advice: practice guidance for local authorities
This practice guidance has been developed to help local authorities meet their duty to facilitate access to independent financial information and advice under the Care Act 2014. It explains the different types of financial information and advice which are available and provides guidance to help identify those who may benefit…