Cerebra have created a series of template letters to help families write to their local council or health body to ask for information or make a complaint.
Author: Lisa Richardson
Gov.uk: Putting people at the centre of their care
“Social care is very personal” says Alice Maynard, Chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline committee. “People have their own care needs and we must understand them to make sure they receive the best possible care, delivered in the right way at the right time.”
As new guidance is published, Alice explains why care must be tailored, personalised and – most importantly – centred on the person accessing it to maximise positive experiences.
Community Care: Government will legislate to replace Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
The government has agreed to legislate to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) with a new system to authorise the confinement of people in care arrangements they lack the capacity to consent to, when parliamentary time allows.
Voluntary sector working with the NHS: My Life My Choice
Guest blog from My Life My choice on how they work with the NHS, now in its 70th year.
Parent Carer Webinar: How can we support young people with SEND to be prepared for adult life?
Webinar slides and frequently asked questions (and answers) from a recent Contact a Family webinar facilitated by Julie Pointer, the Preparing for Adulthood Programme Lead.