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Philippa Lynch
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01 Oct 2018 - 09:30

null New care and support guide released on the NHS website

The Social Care and Support Guide is now available on the NHS website. It has been designed for people who might need social care services, their families and carers. It aims to helps them to understand their options and access the care they need. The guide has been written by experts and extensively tested with users, including members of the public, local authorities, care... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Aug 2017 - 16:02

null Microsoft uses tech to address social care challenges

Microsoft has joined a UK-wide group that aims to enable older adults to remain in their own home and reduce the country’s £20 billion annual social care bill. The technology company has teamed up with the Agile Ageing Alliance (AAA), a social business made up of more than 600 private and public organisations to look at how new homes and conversions can contain technology to meet... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Aug 2017 - 15:03

null Views on home care services

Across England there are more than 5,500 home care providers, collectively helping an estimated 673,000 people to continue living independently within their communities. Home care services help people live at home for longer by offering support, such as regular visits from a carer to help with personal care, getting dressed, using the toilet, shopping and preparing meals. Over the last year,... See more
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Philippa Lynch
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14 Oct 2016 - 09:33

null Integrating home adaptations for better health and wellbeing outcomes

Public Health England commissioned Care and Repair England to produce a series of briefings to inform the local integration of home adaptations into commissioning for better health and wellbeing outcomes.  Disabled facilities grant funding via better care funds – an opportunity to improve outcomes Home adaptations, integration and the care act Innovation in home adaptations – a... See more
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