Local authority outlines new adult social care strategy for next five years
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has discussed a new strategy about how it can best support adults with social care needs and all carers. A large focus…
Hospital discharge scheme saves over £50k for health and social care services in Lancashire
A joint initiative between Lancashire County Council, NHS England, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has helped saved local health and social care services thousands…
Guest article: DHSC whitepaper on health and social care integration – Several ideas in search of money and staff
In this article, William Lee, Policy and Parliamentary Executive of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), has welcomed the UK Government's plans for data sharing and…
Response: Thought leaders agree that DHSC’s push to integration is welcome but stress importance of minimising disruption
Following the publication of the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC’s) integration whitepaper, which details its proposals for a more joined-up and efficient health…
Government whitepaper sets out important plans for integrating health and social care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Patients are set to receive better, more joined-up care according to new plans published by the Department of Health and Social…
NHS England sets out 10 priorities for 2022/23
In a new document published on 24 December 2021, NHS England has detailed its priorities and operational planning guidance for 2022/23. For 2022/23, NHS England…
Adult social care reform whitepaper: Key takeaways for assistive tech professionals
The UK Government has published its long-anticipated adult social care reform whitepaper, which details its 10-year vision for the sector and provides information on funded…
NHS to detail next steps for local health services ahead of ICSs becoming statutory in April 2022
The NHS will set out the next steps for how primary care networks will work with partners across newly formed integrated care systems (ICSs) to…
Over £6.9bn increase to Better Care Fund to drive integration between health and social care
More than £ billion has been committed to the Better Care Fund this year to continue driving integration between health and social care and support…
Leading health and care organisations weigh in on government’s Health and Care Bill
Following the publication of the UK Government’s Health and Care Bill, which sets out proposals for building a modern health and care system that delivers…