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Social care leaders call on the Government to end 25 years of inaction and fix the social care system
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 2
- Place of publication:
- London
A joint statement by leading social care organisations, speaking for more than 10 million people who have care and support needs, or are family carers or professionals who seek to meet those needs, calling on ministers to break their silence on the future of social care. The coronavirus crisis has laid bare the fragilities of the social care system in England after 25 years of failure by successive governments to put it on a sustainable footing. The document calls on the government to: make an immediate announcement of extended and increased funding from April to stabilise the care system and ensure continued provision of high-quality services and support, meet the continuing costs of Covid-19 and provide relief and respite for exhausted family carers and care workers; and commit to publication before the summer parliamentary recess of promised proposals to “fix the crisis in social care once and for all”, giving MPs the opportunity during the recess to hear from their constituents about the care and support they want for themselves and their families. (Edited publisher abstract)
Simple guide to the Care Act and delayed transfers of care (DTOC)
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publishers:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Local Government Association, NHS England, Emergency Care Improvement Programme
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
One of the aims of the Care Act 2014 is to ensure that people do not remain in hospital when they no longer require care that can only be provided in an acute trust. This short guide provides information on the Care Act and delayed transfers of care (DTOC) guidance. It looks at the changes made to counting and reporting of delayed transfers of care through the Situation Reports (SitRep) return; the notifications Acute Trusts are required to make to social services departments prior to someone being discharged, and good practice advice in relation to patient discharge. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Care Act and whole-family approaches
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 47
- Place of publication:
- London
Sets out practical guidance and best practice approaches for practitioners working in adult social care in relation to carrying out assessments and developing care and support plans which consider the needs of the whole family. It also considers how the Care Act works together with the Children and Families Act. The document focuses on four key steps required to make whole-family approaches a reality: think family, by considering the impact of the care needs of an adult on the family; get the whole picture, which includes assessing the needs of the person and their carers' needs for support; make a plan that works for everyone; and check that it is working for the whole family by carrying out an outcomes-focused review. Each step is followed by key practice points that local authorities should take into account in implementing whole-family approaches. Annexes include information on the new rights of young carers, information on strengthening the rights of family carers, and practical tools to help implement whole-family approaches to assessment and care planning. (Edited publisher abstract)
Economic case for local investment in carer support
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 7
- Place of publication:
- London
The Care Act creates increased responsibilities for councils to address carers’ needs both through preventive services and by meeting carers’ eligible needs. This short factsheet aims to help local authorities to consider whether to put in place a policy of charging carers for services. Based on sample data from case studies from the London Borough of Newham and Surrey County Council, it provides a practical case for investing in support for carers. It sets out the evidence that charging would be a false economy because it would lead to increased 'carer breakdown' and the costs of replacing the care provided by those carers would outweigh the income from charging. It aims to help authorities to quantify the financial impact of carers not taking up services if charged and the subsequent lack of support leading to carer breakdown. The evidence suggests that investment in carers’ services to support them in their caring role is financially beneficial for social care and sees a significant return on any investment made. It concludes that local authorities need to give careful consideration to the balance of investment and the potential impact of charging carers for these services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Four nations united: critical learning from four different systems for the successful integration of social care and health systems
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper originated from discussions that took place between ADSW, ADASS and ADSS NI, ADSW Cymru and Cate Hartigan of the European Social Network on best practice in integration. It aims to provide practical advice to staff about approaches to achieving successful integration and the role of social services in this process. Sections outline what is needed for successful integration within adult social care in the following areas: organisational factors; cultural, leadership and governance factors, and professional issues. (Original abstract)
The future of social work in adult social services in England
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health, together with the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Skills for Care, the British Association of Social Workers and the Social Care Association has produced this joint statement on social work in adult services to clarify the contribution of social work and assist Directors of Adult Services in planning their workforce. The statement acknowledges that social work is an international profession. The Social Work Task Force, in its interim report in July 2009, stressed the need for a clear understanding of the role of social workers, and of how their effective practice can improve outcomes. The Task Force developed a description of social work, for the profession to use to explain itself to the public. Building on this description, steps were taken to develop a clear verbalisation of the tasks that social workers should perform in adult services and the skills and knowledge they need. The statement sets out: the purpose of social work in adult services; the distinct contribution of social work; the contribution to better outcomes; and opportunities to develop new roles for social workers in personalised services, including support for self-funders, promoting social cohesion and creating safe, healthy and prosperous communities.
Personal budgets: council commissioned services: appendix A: opinion on legal implications
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This appendix contains some legal advice for councils who are providing services for those using council-commissioned services via a personal budget, rather than opting for direct payment. Health and Safety; disputes; liability for physical mental or physical harm; TUPE implications; and VAT are briefly covered.
Personal budgets: council commissioned services: advice note
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Self-directed support aims to ensure that people have choice and control over their support arrangements. A personal personal budget may be taken by an eligible person as a direct (cash) payment; by an 'account' held and managed by the council; or as a combination of the two. This advice notes aims to improve local authorities understanding of 'managed' personal budgets, and provides advice on how personal budgets can work well for people who use council-commissioned services rather than a direct payment. The note outlines the differences between a manged personal budget (where the individual may not want the responsibility of a direct payment, and where the Local Authority or a third party provides services to the value of the direct payment); and a direct payment. Full-cost payers; financial contributions (charges) and personal budgets; and support planning are also covered
Commissioning for carers: an action guide for decision-makers
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Improvement and Development Agency
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This action guide is intended for anyone who makes commissioning decisions that could affect adult carers. It presents some of the key questions, challenges and inspection requirements.
Commissioning for carers
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, et al
- Publisher:
- Improvement and Development Agency
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document is intended primarily for local NHS and council commissioners in England and aims to cover the commissioning of adult services that impact upon adult carers, which can include services for the people carers look after.