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Next Monday sees the launch of Dementia Action Week, a national campaign to raise awareness about dementia. Be sure to follow our social media, where we’ll be sharing some great news and videos. If you haven’t planned anything yet, don’t…

New survey findings from ADASS (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services) show that more than half a million people are now waiting for an adult social care assessment, for care or a direct payment to begin or for a…

13 Local Authorities across the South West region, including Somerset, have recently agreed to implement a Provider Assessment and Market Management Solution (PAMMS), supported by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (South West ADASS). The PAMMS tool was…

Do your teams work with high-risk individuals/ vulnerable adults?  Is there an increasing need for Mental health Support for your clients and/or service users?  Do your teams feel equipped to provide a mental health intervention? Have your staff been trained…

The Government is now consulting on the proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Code of Practice, which includes guidance on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) system. One of the documents being consulted upon is a draft…

Throughout April Skills for Care are celebrating social care and recognising the importance of social care and the dedicated and skilled work of everyone in the sector They want as many people as possible to get involved in #CelebratingSocialCare this…

Huge thank you to everyone who has booked their place for our in-person thank you event with Mel Lock at Edgar Hall next Friday 17th March. We are really looking forward to seeing you and thanking you in person after…

The South West Health Protection Team, in collaboration with UKHSA and Somerset CCG have produced several documents with regards to current processes for respiratory infections. The Outbreaks: The Process poster (above) is also available in PDF format. Download here. Contact…

We are all clearly aware of the devastating events in Ukraine and would want to extend our sympathies and support to any member of the social care family in Somerset who may have family or loved ones currently in Ukraine. …

A team of researchers from several universities and North Tyneside CCG are running a research project to develop a better understanding of incident reporting in care homes and co-design a systems-level response to safety issues for patients transitioning between hospital…

Following the tragic murder of Sarah Everard on the 3rd March 2021 the government have funded the North Somerset and Somerset Council’s Safer Streets program so that we hear the voice of women around this issue and also help promote…

There is fully funded tailored one to one business advice, industry specific webinars and business skills development workshops available now to Somerset based Adult Care Providers. This provision is being brought to you by Somerset County Council in collaboration with…

We are really excited to be able to offer a unique training opportunity for Somerset; No Barriers Here art-based Advance Care Planning Train the Trainer. On 8th April, we have a one-off day for Somerset. ‘No Barriers Here challenges misconceptions…

The next South West Care Home Network event hosted by South West Academic Health Science Network is fast-approaching on 14 March 2022. As part of the event, they will be celebrating care homes or care professions who have demonstrated outstanding practice…

We are aware that some providers, particularly Autism and Learning Disability providers, have had difficulty accessing tests. Please view the government guidance on Testing service for extra care and supported living (ECSL) settings – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) which details how providers…

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