Health and Social Care
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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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Consultation on the Regulations and Orders Associated with the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014
12th May 2014 by Eilidh Smith
The draft Scottish Statutory Instruments which will accompany the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 will go out for consultation in two stages. These have been developed in collaboration with stakeholders. Stage one of the consultation is now available Consultation Approach/Timeline These two stages of consultation will enable our stakeholders to comment on the larger...
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Join the Conversation about Locality Planning at this year’s NHSScotland Event
23rd April 2014 by Eilidh Smith
At this year’s NHSScotland Event on 3 and 4 June at the SECC we will be facilitating a session on locality planning. The session will be run on both days. Entitled ‘The Engine Room of Integration and Improvement’, delegates will get the opportunity to join the conversation about locality planning and hear how others are engaging...
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New Interim Director of Health and Social Care Integration
14th April 2014 by Eilidh Smith
Following an interview process Geoff Huggins, currently Head of Mental Health and Protection of Rights Division has been selected to fill the Director, Health and Social Care Integration post on a temporary basis until a permanent appointment is made. Geoff will take up his new role on Monday 14 April. He succeeds Angiolina Foster who is...
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The Future of Residential Care for Older People in Scotland
4th April 2014 by Mike Liddle
For the last year, we’ve been working with COSLA, Scottish Care and a wide cross-section of representatives from the care sector, NHS, housing and older people’s organisations to draw up recommendations for the future of residential care in Scotland. The Task Force, under the expert co-chairmanship of Douglas Hutchens and Cllr Peter Johnston, has produced...
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Care Information Scotland at the Social Services Expo 2014
19th March 2014 by Eilidh Smith
The lovely Lizzie who works for NHS24 and was helping us raise awareness of Care Information Scotland.
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Social Services Expo 2014
19th March 2014 by Eilidh Smith
Yesterday we attended the Social Services Expo at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Our team were joined by one of our NHS24 colleagues where we chatted to peers about Care Information Scotland. It was a great opportunity to network and to build relationships with stakeholders that could play an instrumental part of the success of the...
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