The health secretary has announced he is seeking views on a set of
proposals to radically improve care for vulnerable older people.
The proposals set out improvements in primary care and urgent and
emergency care. They look at establishing ways for NHS and social care
services to work together more effectively for the benefit of patients,
both in and out of hospital.
Comments are being sought from NHS, social care and public health
staff, carers and patients. People can discuss and comment on the
proposals through the better health and care site.
Full Article on Gov.uk
Monday, 8 July 2013
Friday, 5 July 2013
Named carers for elderly after hospital
In a speech to mark the 65th anniversary of the health service, Jeremy Hunt
will say that it is in danger of letting down the elderly, as it was
designed for people who “went into hospital unwell and came out better”.
But more than eight million people now have serious long-term health
conditions and the NHS needs “radically different models of care”, he will
say. Mr Hunt wants patients to be allocated a named clinician, “where the
buck stops”.
The Health Secretary will also outline plans for a government body which will
study people’s health records and genetic profiles to help “improve
understanding” of diseases and their treatments.
Full Article on Telegraph
Full Article on Telegraph
Hold care abuse directors to account, says Minister
Directors in charge of care homes and hospitals that allow neglect and
abuse to take place could be held personally and criminally accountable
for failures in care, under proposals unveiled by Care and Support
Minister Norman Lamb today.
Plans announced today include moves to introduce a fit and proper test for directors, as part of work to address problems in the current system that fail to hold company directors to account for serious failures in care.
The consultation forms part of the work to begin rebuilding trust in the health and care system, shaken by serious failures in care due to scandals like Winterbourne View and Mid-Staffs.
Full release on Gov.uk
Plans announced today include moves to introduce a fit and proper test for directors, as part of work to address problems in the current system that fail to hold company directors to account for serious failures in care.
The consultation forms part of the work to begin rebuilding trust in the health and care system, shaken by serious failures in care due to scandals like Winterbourne View and Mid-Staffs.
Full release on Gov.uk
Thursday, 4 July 2013
EVENTS: Refreshing Days for Carers at Ammerdown. nr. Radstock
23 July, 24 September and 26 November
REFRESHING DAYS FOR CARERS
10am - 4pm
Past participants have said:
“A thoroughly enjoyable day.”
“A lovely change - nice to be pampered.”
”A day to anticipate, knowing everyone leaves refreshed and
strengthened to continue the caring and support .”
These are days designed for those who care for others in all kinds of situations, so that they themselves can be nurtured and refreshed within the peaceful and welcoming surroundings of the Ammerdown Centre.
Experience a session of complementary therapy such as Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Reflexology or Aromatherapy Massage, creative arts and crafts for fun, inspiring workshops, and a delicious home-cooked lunch.
Cost £20
Includes coffee, lunch and afternoon tea, one therapy session, and all workshops.
Prior booking is essential
Contact Ammerdown to book:
The Ammerdown Conference & Retreat Centre
Ammerdown Park, Radstock BA3 5SW
Tel: 01761 433709 Fax: 01761 433094
e-mail: centre@ammerdown.org
www.ammerdown.org
REFRESHING DAYS FOR CARERS
10am - 4pm
Past participants have said:
“A thoroughly enjoyable day.”
“A lovely change - nice to be pampered.”
”A day to anticipate, knowing everyone leaves refreshed and
strengthened to continue the caring and support .”
These are days designed for those who care for others in all kinds of situations, so that they themselves can be nurtured and refreshed within the peaceful and welcoming surroundings of the Ammerdown Centre.
Experience a session of complementary therapy such as Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Reflexology or Aromatherapy Massage, creative arts and crafts for fun, inspiring workshops, and a delicious home-cooked lunch.
Cost £20
Includes coffee, lunch and afternoon tea, one therapy session, and all workshops.
Prior booking is essential
Contact Ammerdown to book:
The Ammerdown Conference & Retreat Centre
Ammerdown Park, Radstock BA3 5SW
Tel: 01761 433709 Fax: 01761 433094
e-mail: centre@ammerdown.org
www.ammerdown.org
Autism charity condemns new rules on eligibility for social care
The government has betrayed people with autism
by proposing unrealistic thresholds for who should be eligible for help
and by enshrining the poorest of care standards in law, say charities.
The National Autistic Society said new criteria for those who should receive social care completely "overlooks" autistic people who would not be recognised as needing support. Many people with autism already struggle to have their condition identified. Fewer than half of English councils have any system in place for diagnosis, and some can be particularly vulnerable to neglect and abuse, but councils would not be obliged to help under the new criteria, says the NAS.
Other groups have also expressed what one chief executive described as "total horror" at the criteria put forward by the Department of Health to be used by councils in England in deciding who should receive social care and support. Charities including Age UK and the Alzheimer's Society believe the bar is being set too high, leaving millions vulnerable. A draft of the criteria was released this weekend ahead of Monday's official launch.
Full Article on Guardian Society
The National Autistic Society said new criteria for those who should receive social care completely "overlooks" autistic people who would not be recognised as needing support. Many people with autism already struggle to have their condition identified. Fewer than half of English councils have any system in place for diagnosis, and some can be particularly vulnerable to neglect and abuse, but councils would not be obliged to help under the new criteria, says the NAS.
Other groups have also expressed what one chief executive described as "total horror" at the criteria put forward by the Department of Health to be used by councils in England in deciding who should receive social care and support. Charities including Age UK and the Alzheimer's Society believe the bar is being set too high, leaving millions vulnerable. A draft of the criteria was released this weekend ahead of Monday's official launch.
Full Article on Guardian Society
Monday, 1 July 2013
Friendly help for children
A Devizes speech and language therapist is running sessions for primary aged children who find it hard to socialise.
Rachel Smith has run social skills groups elsewhere and said just a week can make a real difference.
The groups are aimed at children with social communication needs, including those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those without a formal diagnosis.
Ms Smith said: “It makes sense if you are trying to help social awareness that you do it in a social situation, that children learn how to interact when they are actually interacting with their peers.
Parents benefit too, both from contact with other parents and from increased understanding of how to help their children make friends.”
Children will be grouped according to their age, ability and need and the groups will be run at Braeside Education and Conference Centre, Devizes over the summer holidays.
Visit www.the-arc.net
Article taken from This is Wiltshire
Rachel Smith has run social skills groups elsewhere and said just a week can make a real difference.
The groups are aimed at children with social communication needs, including those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those without a formal diagnosis.
Ms Smith said: “It makes sense if you are trying to help social awareness that you do it in a social situation, that children learn how to interact when they are actually interacting with their peers.
Parents benefit too, both from contact with other parents and from increased understanding of how to help their children make friends.”
Children will be grouped according to their age, ability and need and the groups will be run at Braeside Education and Conference Centre, Devizes over the summer holidays.
Visit www.the-arc.net
Article taken from This is Wiltshire
Social care users will be guaranteed a minimum level of of council help under new plans
Norman Lamb announces new national eligibility criteria that will let
councils keep current levels of access to care and support services.
A new national eligibility criteria to be introduced in 2015 will set a minimum threshold that will allow local authorities to keep current levels of access to care and support services, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today.
For the first time, this threshold will set out the individual needs and circumstances in which every council in England must offer care and support for adults.
Full news release on Gov.uk
A new national eligibility criteria to be introduced in 2015 will set a minimum threshold that will allow local authorities to keep current levels of access to care and support services, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today.
For the first time, this threshold will set out the individual needs and circumstances in which every council in England must offer care and support for adults.
Full news release on Gov.uk
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