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The social worker advocating for people with learning disabilities

Community Care

When speaking to Elaine James, her passion for upholding the rights of people with learning disabilities is almost infectious. This is also evident in her accomplishments as the head of service for learning disabilities and preparation for adulthood at Bradford council. Can you tell me about your work with Promote the Vote?

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Social workers could join neighbourhood teams for people with complex needs

Community Care

Best practice would be for the team to include a core group of staff responsible for complex case management, with a care co-ordinator assigned to each person, and an extended team who could be drawn upon for specialist support. According to NHS England figures , ICB funding for adult social care through the BCF was 2.92bn in 2023-24.

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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

Gaps in care for people with more complex needs Authorities reported gaps in care for people needing specialist dementia care, autistic people, those with learning disabilities and people with mental health needs.

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

Social Work Haven

Consider their communication needs. T ip 5: Set the Threshold of Understanding and include a Section for Analysis The section on analysis should be under each of the functional areas (understand, retain, weigh, or communicate). Information may also be gathered from previous assessments on record.

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‘How reablement can better support independence and quality of life’

Community Care

Proper investment is needed for staff training to achieve the culture of care that supports reablement. Regular check-ins and open communication channels that help staff problem-solve, share best practice and build confidence are also important. Another significant barrier to success is low staff morale.