Health and Social Care
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Caring for Smiles – Scotland’s oral health training and support programme for care homes
23rd July 2014 by Eilidh Smith
The oral health status of older people in Scotland is changing. No longer can we expect older people living in care homes to have no natural teeth and wear dentures. Currently 46% of people over 75 have retained some natural teeth. What this means for care homes: Toothache can be painful – but for older...
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Health and Social Care Integration Chief Officers Update
16th July 2014 by Linda White
Chief Officers of the new Integrated Partnership Boards are in the process of being appointed with 23 Chief Officers already in post. During 2014/15 the Chief Officers will lead the transition arrangements for the integration of health and social care in their area. The legislation is due to be enacted in Spring 2015, however, ‘shadow’...
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National Care Home Open Day
24th June 2014 by Eilidh Smith
On the 20th June 2014 thousands of care homes across the UK opened their doors to the public for National Care Home Open Day. National Care Home Open Day is a day when care homes in the UK can take centre stage, by welcoming the public and arranging lots of events and activities that will...
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The work of the Care for Older People’s team so far
23rd June 2014 by Eilidh Smith
It has been 6 months since we updated you all on the work the care for older people team would be taking forward in 2014. We felt it was time to give an update on these projects. Reshaping Care for Older People: The Director-General of Health & Social Care and Chief Executive NHSScotland appeared at...
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Joint Strategic Commissioning Event
16th June 2014 by Linda White
A major national event is being held later this year which will focus on the analysis required for Integration Authorities to develop their Joint Strategic Commissioning plans in 2015/16. Date: October, 8 2014 Time: 09:30 – 16:00 Venue: Dunblane – Doubletree by Hilton Hotel View the Joint Strategic Commissioning Event Flyer
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Making Real Improvements in the Drive towards Integrated Care
13th June 2014 by Eilidh Smith
At the 14th International Conference on Integrated Care in Brussels in April, professionals in the field of integrated care and long-term condition management got together to exchange knowledge, experience and new ideas. The programme was focussed on the following four strands of integrated care design and delivery: Designing policy to support integrated care Supporting integrated...
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Consultation on Draft Regulations relating to the Care Act 2014
12th June 2014 by Eilidh Smith
The Care Act 2014 (“the Act”) was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 May 2013 and received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014. The Act creates a legislative basis for local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to make cross-border placements for those who require care in residential accommodation in Scotland. Equivalent...
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There’s no ward like home
12th June 2014 by Eilidh Smith
Health and Social Care Integration was a key feature at this year’s NHSScotland Event which was held on 3 and 4 June at the SECC, Glasgow. Richard Lyall, from the Reshaping Care for Older People team, who helped man the stand, shares reflection on his experience at the event: The event provided us with a...
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Active and Healthy Ageing: An Action Plan for Scotland 2014 – 2016
13th May 2014 by Eilidh Smith
Our vision is for all older people in Scotland to enjoy full and positive lives – happy and healthy at home or in a homely setting. This positive vision values older people and their contribution to society and empowers them to be active partners in the way support and services are planned and delivered. Community...
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Helping People To Get Socially Connected
13th May 2014 by Eilidh Smith
At the recent meeting of the British Irish Council in Belfast on 25 and 26 March 2014, Dr Anne Hendry, Joint Improvement Team and Arthur Fulton, Care for Older People’s Unit joined the group to discuss the on-going work relating to Social Inclusion. The meeting drew together delegates from across different parts of the British...
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