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CQC’s State of Care report – brilliant, but flawed

CQC’s State of Care report – brilliant, but flawed

The annual CQC State of Care Report was published today, giving a once-a-year chance to reflect on the overall condition…

by Jeremy Cooper - October 11, 2018
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A £240m opportunity to reframe the problem of hospitals

A £240m opportunity to reframe the problem of hospitals

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, has announced an immediate £240 million cash injection for social care…

by Jeremy Cooper - October 2, 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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The LGA’s adult social care green paper: is it too late to add a question?

The LGA’s adult social care green paper: is it too late to…

Over the weekend, Health Secretary Matt Hancock floated the idea of pension system-type payments to fund social care, ahead of…

by Jeremy Cooper - September 18, 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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EDGEWORK in action –Trajectory Management in Adult Social Care

EDGEWORK in action –Trajectory Management in Adult Social…

We are proud to publish a write-up of methodology and impact related to the Bristol City Council ‘Better Lives’ programme…

by Ralph Cook - August 9, 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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3 reasons why a delayed green paper is a good thing

3 reasons why a delayed green paper is a good thing

I’ve got loads of time for the great ADASS President Glen Garrod, but for once I’m going to disagree with…

by Jeremy Cooper - June 20, 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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Top 10 highlights of the ADASS annual budget survey

Top 10 highlights of the ADASS annual budget survey

I am slightly embarrassed to admit how much I look forward to the publication of the ADASS annual budget survey…

by Jeremy Cooper - June 14, 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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