Annual flu letter amended
The annual flu vaccination programme letter of 25 May 2023 has been amended to reflect the addition to the programme of secondary school-aged children in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (including home-schooled and other children not in mainstream education) in England. More from: Statement of amendment to the annual flu letter for 2023 to 2024 – 3 July 2023.
Digital social care records to be rolled out across care sector
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has uploaded a video encouraging care providers to shift away from paper-based care planning to digital social care record systems, in a bid to reduce time spent on administrative tasks and bring a more personalised approach to care, with information uploaded in real time and accessible to care professionals who need it.
Webinars on Volunteers Responders programme
A series of webinars is being held in July and September, hosted by the Department of Health and Social Care and the Royal Voluntary Service, to learn more about The Volunteer Responders programme, recently extended to support adult social care providers. Hear about the programme's scope, what volunteer support is available to the adult social care sector and how to make a referral. Booking information: NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Stakeholder Webinar Tickets.
