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Another sticking plaster for DTOC?

Another sticking plaster for DTOC?

According to the latest monthly figures from NHS England, Delayed Transfers of Care (DTOC) rates in August rose by 4.5%…

by Sarah Atkinson - October 11, 2018
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Integrated care: 5 things I learned last week

Integrated care: 5 things I learned last week

At an event I attended last week, the King’s Fund released their findings on the development of Integrated Care Systems…

by Vanessa Reeve - September 26, 2018
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DTOC progress stalls again, but the pressure is on

DTOC progress stalls again, but the pressure is on

Progress on Delayed Transfers of Care (DTOC) from hospitals continued to stall between June and July, according to the latest…

by John Smalley - September 17, 2018
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We need to look at DTOC through a new lens

We need to look at DTOC through a new lens

It’s rather a boring month when we look at the latest figures from NHS England on Delayed Transfers of Care…

by Sarah Atkinson - August 10, 2018
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Latest DTOC stats – the second most impressive result this week

Latest DTOC stats – the second most impressive result…

The ability of both the NHS and local authority departments of social care to process this rising demand has clearly improved.

by Sarah Atkinson - July 13, 2018
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Are cultural differences between health and social care affecting commissioning?

Are cultural differences between health and social care…

Implementation needs to be forward-facing, long term and transformational, focused on person-centred services and outcomes. Unfortunately, this is often not happening as effectively as it should – but why?

by Josepha Reynolds - July 3, 2018
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Three ways to get the most out of the Disabled Facilities Grant

Three ways to get the most out of the Disabled Facilities…

The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is a key preventative resource for local authorities. Foundations, the national body for home improvement…

by Caroline Lloyd - June 27, 2018
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This time it’s personal – making personalised care real

This time it’s personal – making personalised care real

My colleagues and I recently met Jackie Kennedy and her labrador, Kingston, at a King’s Fund conference about the increasing…

by Martin Cresswell - June 22, 2018
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Identifying and supporting carers is more than just the right thing to do

Identifying and supporting carers is more than just the…

  This week, Carers Week is celebrating and recognising carers for the invaluable role they play, both in supporting children…

by Deborah Crossan - June 15, 2018
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Latest DTOC stats, and the latest DTOC target – stranded patients

Latest DTOC stats, and the latest DTOC target – stranded…

  The latest figures from NHS England show that after a three month period of stagnation, Delayed Transfers of Care…

by John Smalley - June 15, 2018
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H.I. – the key to A.I.

H.I. – the key to A.I.

I’m always fascinated to see how we humans like to embrace shiny new things.  Historically, the UK has always been…

by Martin Cresswell - June 12, 2018
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How do you nationally improve locally run care and health?

How do you nationally improve locally run care and health?

Sir David Behan, the out-going Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission, has called for new powers for the CQC…

by Jeremy Cooper - May 29, 2018
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