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Social care reform
The Department of Health works to define policy and guidance for delivering a social care system that provides care equally for all, whilst enabling people to retain their independence, control and dignity.
The framework for cross sector reform is set out in Putting People First: A shared vision and commitment to the transformation of Adult Social Care, the Ministerial Concordat launched on 10 December 2007
Putting People First
Putting people first: a shared vision and commitment to the transformation of adult social care
Published: 10/12/2007
The document establishes the collaboration between central and local Government, the sector’s professional leadership, providers and the regulator. It sets out the shared aims and values, which will guide the transformation of adult social care and recognises that the sector will work across agendas with users and carers to transform people’s experience of local support and services.
LAC (DH)(2008)1: Transforming social care
Published: 17/01/2008
This Local Authority Circular sets out information to support the transformation of social care. It includes copy of the Social Care Reform Grant Determination and the details of the new ring-fenced grant to help councils to redesign and reshape their systems over the next 3 years.
2007 Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending Review
A radical rethink of the way the Government supports people to retain independence was announced on Page 100 of the 2007 Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending Review.
Safeguarding and dealing with abuse
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act aims to strengthen safeguarding arrangements to prevent any individual suffering harm, neglect or abuse.
User led organisations (ULOs)
Organisations run and controlled by disabled people, which work to support independent living and improved life chances for disabled people.
Community equipment services
The Transforming Community Equipment and Wheelchair Services Programme (TCEWS) aims to develop a radical new model for delivery of services, which has the interests of users and carers at its heart.
Personalisation
Across Government, the shared ambition is to put people first through a radical reform of public services. It will mean that people are able to live their own lives as they wish, confident that services are of high quality, are safe and promote their own individual needs for independence, well-being and dignity.
Dignity in Care
The aim of the Dignity in Care campaign is to eliminate tolerance of indignity through raising awareness of the issues and inspiring people to take immediate action.
Independent living
Enabling disabled people to fulfil the roles and responsibilities of citizenship from youth through to old age, while supporting their dignity, independence and choice.
Local Area Agreements
Agreements that determine the priorities and targets for a particular area, as agreed between central Government, the relevant Local Authority, and other partners.
Care Services Efficiency Delivery
Programme that works in partnership with local councils, the NHS and service providers to deliver efficiency improvements
Continuing care
Care provided over an extended period of time to meet physical or mental health needs that have arisen as a result of either disability, an accident or an illness.
Management of risk
Sometimes it is difficult for individuals and the people that care for them to assess the benefits of a care option against any potential risks. DH aims to help people manage risk and make choices that are right for them.
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Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)
Website that includes a database of all inspection reports and reports on council services.
Social Care Institute for Excellence
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