Learning from the CQC Local System Reviews
The LGA, in partnership with the Association of Directors of Adult Social Care
(ADASS), has organised four events to share learning from the Care Quality
Commission (CQC) Local System reviews. These events aim to explore how the same
methodology could be applied through a sector led improvement lens and will
take place in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol in September and
October. Book
now. If you have any questions, please email harry.parker@local.gov.uk
Design in the public sector: Applications now open
Design in the public sector supports teams of decision-makers actively involved in the delivery of public health services with a focus on prevention. The programme is
fully funded by the LGA and local authorities across the country are invited to
apply by 21 September. Find how to apply.
Whole systems obesity programme – sharing draft guide before final publication
In spring 2019, PHE will publish a guide and supporting resources to help local authorities (LAs) with the process of setting up a whole systems approach to tackling obesity. The guide and resources are being co-developed and tested by 11 pilot LAs and PHE is inviting expressions of interest from other LAs to review the draft guide and resources. In September 2018, PHE and Leeds Beckett University will take interested LAs through the draft guide at regional obesity network meetings or webinars. They will subsequently receive the draft guide and be asked to provide feedback through an online survey. The deadline for expressions of interest is 25 July 2018. Read more in PHE's blog and for further information please email wholesystemsobesity@phe.gov.uk.
Refreshing TCP financial plans for 2018/19
NHS England (NHSE) and partners are asking all commissioners of services for people with a learning disability or autism spectrum disorder to refresh their financial plans. Download the guidance for commissioners.
Armed Forces Covenant: e-learning modules
Warwickshire County Council has launched two new e-learning
modules on the Armed Forces Covenant. One is aimed at serving members of
the Armed Forces and the other at families of
serving members of the Armed Forces.
Care Together - Share Together seeking contributions from providers
NHS England’s Care Together - Share Together monthly newsletter is looking for contributions from
providers. Please email gil.ramsden@nhs.net
for more information.
Social Care Digital Innovation Programme
The
LGA, in collaboration with NHS Digital, is grant funding 12 councils to support digital
innovation in social care. The
projects are starting with a discovery phase which will focus on understanding user
needs and finding digital solutions to the problems they are seeking to address. Find out more about the 12 shortlisted councils.
The new Data Security and Protection Toolkit:
Information for Social Care Providers
Councils that have access to NHS Digital systems and data are required to complete the new Data Security and Protection Toolkit which has replaced the IG Toolkit. Two webinars for councils are being held on 19 and 25 July. Register here. In addition, all care providers contracted by the NHS are required to complete the toolkit and other care providers are encouraged to complete a tailored version of the toolkit. This will enable access to care providers to benefit from NHSmail and other systems. Councils are encouraged to liaise with providers in their area to raise awareness. Download information for care providers.
NHS Digital funding awarded to projects that help ease delayed transfers
of care
Dorset, Hackney, Lancashire, Wirral, Worcestershire, Hertfordshire
and Rotherham have been successful in bidding for a share of £1.4m to help improve information
flows between local hospitals and social care.
Knowledge Hub, LG Inform and LG Inform Plus
Through the Knowledge Hub (KHub), this
bulletin, and the blog of data specialist Philippa
Lynch we will provide updates and links to new information
available. Using LG Inform and LG Inform Plus the LGA will provide
reports and easy access to information across a range of health and wellbeing
themes. Reports covering health and wellbeing measures for your area
are available through our interactive map. If there are further
resources you would like to see signposted on our website, please email philippa.lynch@local.gov.uk.
Work, worklessness and health: local infographic tool
This tool includes a slide set with regional and local level data for each county or unitary authority in England. It aims to help local stakeholders raise awareness of work, worklessness and health issues and embed them into policy planning.
Healthy weight, healthy futures
Childhood obesity is one of the biggest health challenges of the 21st century. At the start of primary school one in 10 children are obese and by the end, that has increased to one in five. The LGA will be holding a related event on 26 September.
Public health approaches to reducing family violence
It is only by pursuing a strategic, coordinated approach involving a range of agencies, including partnerships between statutory and voluntary organisations, that violent crime can be effectively addressed.
Beyond barriers: how older people move through health and social care in England
The Care Quality Commission has completed a review of local health and social care systems in 20 local authority areas and published a report for each area in this programme.
Loneliness: how do you know your council is actively tackling loneliness?
The Jo Cox Commission report makes recommendations for local action, and
indicates that local leaders in councils, the wider public sector and business
have a critical
role in tackling loneliness.
Mental health: how do you know your council is
doing all it can to improve mental health
Local government makes a vital contribution to promoting good mental health in individuals and communities.
Dementia: assessment,
management and support for people living with dementia and their carers
This NICE guideline
covers diagnosing and managing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease). It
aims to improve care by making recommendations on training staff and helping
carers to support people living with dementia.
After a diagnosis of dementia
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a guide to the support people should get from local services in England if they or someone they know have been diagnosed with dementia.
Dementia-friendly rural communities guide
The Alzheimer’s Society has published a new guide to help all types of rural communities increase awareness of dementia and become more dementia-friendly.
Homes that help: A personal and professional perspective on home adaptations
The Centre for Ageing has published the findings of a primary research project exploring the lived experiences of individuals who use home adaptations, and practitioners who work alongside them.
Public Health England annual conference 2018
11-12 September 2018 | Warwick University
Place-based
leadership for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands: Prevention, IET
14 September 2018 | Birmingham
Healthy child, healthy future: a whole council approach to child obesity
26 September 2018 | London
Leadership Essentials for HWB chairs and vice chairs
9-10 October 2018 | Warwick Conferences, Coventry
Adult social care portfolio holders/lead members
9-10 October 2018 | Warwick Conferences, Coventry
National Children and Adult Services Conference 2018
14-16 November | Manchester
Place-based
leadership for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands: accountable care learning to date
14 December 2018 | Birmingham
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