Innovation in digital tech and data
The Digital Care hub has published a short research briefing, policy overview and reflective questions on digital innovations in the sector. In addition to the recording and write-up from the share webinar between the Homecare Association, Trustworth, Be Caring and the Brandon Trust who shared their experiences of developing inhouse data systems. Click here to learn more.
Care Quality Commission survey on safety in adult social care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is asking providers to support a research study exploring approaches to risk and safety in adult social care. Conducted by IFF Research on behalf of the CQC, the study aims to better understand current practices, challenges and opportunities in ensuring safety within adult social care settings. Click here to learn more.
Healthwatch ‘Have your say’ survey
Healthwatch has launched a survey to gather feedback on health and social care services in England. The survey is confidential, quick and won’t affect participant’s care. Healthwatch will use responses to advise NHS and social care services on improvements they can make. Click here to learn more.
National Cancer Plan
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support. Click here to learn more.
Non-Executive Chair appointment to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
The Department of Health is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Chair to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). The Social Care Council’s purpose is to raise standards in the social care workforce by registering social workers, social care workers and social work students, setting standards for their conduct and practice and supporting their professional development. Click here to learn more.
Make Care Your Career
The Department of Health and Social Care's national recruitment campaign, ‘Make care your career,’ aims to direct thousands of quality candidates, looking to start their careers in care, to the campaign website to find opportunities in their area. Click here to learn more.
