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Social work and social care research evidence supporting continuous improvement in service outcomes: strategy 2020-2025
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This strategy document outlines how social work and social care research evidence in Northern Ireland supports continuous improvement in service outcomes. It is primarily focused on social work as a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Throughout there is an acknowledgement that social work operates within the wider social care context and that there will inevitably be a level of interconnection between both. This new strategy builds on the Social Work Research and Continuous Improvement Strategy 2015-2020. It places greater emphasis on establishing research partnerships, strengthening links between researchers, academia, policy - makers, managers, practitioners and service users and carers and securing wider ownership. It supports the ethos of Improving and Safeguarding Social Wellbeing Social Work Strategy 2012-2020 which set out the vision for improving the social wellbeing of individuals and families in Northern Ireland (2012). Contents includes: Section 1. Vision, aims and objectives; 2. Principles and Values the strategy is based on; 3. Target audience, i.e. social work and social care professionals and service users and carers in Northern Ireland; partnerships. 4.Strategy overview; 5. Implementation Plan. The 5 focus areas in the strategy include: 1. building collaborative networks through engagement and involvement; 2. research priorities; 3. securing investment; 4. inspiring research leadership competence and capacity amongst staff and service users and carers; 5. research and evidence use and knowledge transfer. (Edited publisher abstract)
Working arrangements for the welfare and safeguarding of unaccompanied and separated children and young people
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 72
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This guidance provides information on the working arrangements in place to identify and support unaccompanied children and young people in Northern Ireland, and ensure that their needs are met. It outlines the general principles that should be taken into account during all stages of caring for and protecting unaccompanied children; the role of Health and Social Care Trusts; transitions to adult services; repatriation and reunification; and supporting young people with asylum and immigration issues. The guidance has been developed by the Health and Social Care Board, in consultation with the Department of Health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Integrated care partnerships: interim impact report
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Highlights some of the early impacts of the Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs) in Northern Ireland, which were established in 2013 to transform the design and coordination of local health and social care services. ICPs are collaborative networks of care providers which bring together healthcare professionals, social workers, local councils and the voluntary and community sectors, as well as service users and carers. The report looks at the development and organisation of the partnerships. It then looks at the impact of initiatives across some of the 17 ICPs in the five priority clinical areas of: respiratory conditions, diabetes, frail older people, stroke and end of life care. The services focus on preventing illness, delivering more care in the community, reducing demand on hospital services and improving patient and carer experience. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Dementia Learning and Development Framework
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 112
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
This framework outlines the knowledge and skills health and social care staff need to respond to the needs of people living with dementia organised in 13 core themes. The themes cover: dementia awareness, communication, diagnosis, person-centred and relationship-centred dementia care; promoting physical, psychological and social well-being, holistic approaches; promoting enabling environments; legal and ethical considerations; equality and cultural diversity; palliative and end of life care; working with families and carers; evidence-based practice; and leadership. Each thematic subject area includes: a context statement, statements by people living with dementia, details of learning outcomes for both knowledge and skills, references, and relevant guidance and legislation. The framework structures knowledge and skills under four Tiers, from introductory knowledge to advanced practice, specific to the different roles and responsibilities of staff. A self-assessment tool is also included to help managers and staff rate their knowledge against the thematic subject areas. The framework has been informed by best practice guidance, reviews of the literature reviews and consultation with people living with a dementia, carers, professionals, academics and regulators. It was jointly by the NI Executive and Atlantic Philanthropies and is relevant for all employers and educational organisations that provide training to health and social care staff and students in Northern Ireland. (Edited publisher abstract)
Coaching and mentoring in social work: a review of the evidence
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 100
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Two separate systematic reviews were conducted to explore the use of coaching and mentoring to aid social workers professional development and identify which approaches obtained the best outcomes. Twelve relevant studies were identified for the systematic review of the literature on the use of coaching in social work. Overall the findings suggested that coaching is associated with positive outcomes for social work organisations and practitioners, particularly in the transfer of knowledge to practice and implementation of new innovations. The systematic review on the use of mentoring in social work identified thirty relevant studies. The findings suggested that social workers and those in related professions desire and value mentoring, and that mentoring can have beneficial effects for mentors and organisations. Concludes that both coaching and mentoring have positive implications for social workers and the organisations within which they work. Positive outcomes from both coaching and mentoring included: motivation and pro-activity of individuals being coached or mentored; agreement of goals; role clarity and boundary management; and cultural fit and organisational support. Possible barriers to the effective implementation of coaching and mentoring included staff workloads; lack of organisational support; and lack of trained and skilled coaches and mentors. However, more research is needed to identify which models of coaching and mentoring are associated with the best outcomes for social workers, social work organisations and service users. The reviews were commissioned by the Health and Social Care Board to support the 'Improving and Safeguarding Social Wellbeing a 10 Year Strategy for Social Work'. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transforming your care: vision to action: a consultation document 9 October 2012-15 January 2013
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 77
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This document summarises the key proposals for change in the context facing health and social care (HSC) in Northern Ireland and forms the basis for a public consultation on the future of care provision. The report provides details on why there is a compelling need for change and outlines proposals in response to the ‘Review of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, Transforming Your Care’ (2011). The discussion of proposals, what they mean and what significant local implications they may have is structured around a set of thematic areas, including population health and wellbeing, delivering services at home and in the community (integrated care partnerships), older people, long term conditions, palliative and end of life care, mental health, learning disability, physical disability and sensory impairment, family and child care, maternity and child health, acute care in hospitals, and the links with the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. The document also discusses what changes are needed to support the implementation of these proposals, the possible implications for the workforce and organisation, for the finance, for technology advances. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transforming your care: vision to action: a post consultation report
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 155
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This document summarises responses to the 'Transforming your care: a vision to action' consultation which ran from 9 October 2012 to 15 January 2013. 'Transforming your care' proposes a reshaped model of care with the individual at the centre to improve health and wellbeing of people, adopting a prevention and enabling approach. A total of 2,242 responses were received to the consultation from either organisations or individuals. The report draws the key themes: investment, supporting carers, the role of the workforce in implementing changes, importance of engaging with the voluntary sectors, and the need for improved joint working to address health inequalities. The followng areas are also discussed: population, health and well-being; delivering services at home and in the community; older people's services; long term conditions; palliative and end of life care; mental health; learning disability; physical disability and sensory impairment; family and child care; maternity and child care; and acute care in hospitals. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making choices: meeting the current and future accommodation needs of older people. Good practice guide: reconfiguration of statutory residential homes
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The relocation of older people from one care setting to another can be particularly stressful, and there is a perception that the closure of residential homes can have an adverse effect on residents' health and wellbeing. However, research carried out by AGE NI has found that the effects a home closure has on resident’s health and psychological well-being is influenced by the way in which a home is closed and how the relocation is managed. This document outlines how best practice should be adopted pre- relocation, during relocation and post relocation. For the purpose of this document, pre-relocation refers to the time period from when the resident begins to consider moving to another residence until the actual move. Relocation refers to the actual day of transition from one residence to another; and post relocation refers to the time after the individual has moved from one residence to a new residence. This document draws on previously published papers which outline lessons learnt in the reconfiguration of care homes in the past, both within the Health and Social Care system in Northern Ireland and in the wider UK. It also draws on examples of best practice for planned, phased or emergency reconfiguration; and on the experience of the community and voluntary sector (AGE NI and the Alzheimer’s Society) who have acted as advocates in the closure of care homes in the past. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making choices: meeting the current and future accommodation needs of older people: proposed criteria for change: consultation document
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 72
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The review of health and social care, ‘Transforming your care’ (2011) consulted on health and social care in Northern Ireland. One aim was to make home the hub of care for older people, with a recommendation to reduce the number of statutory residential care homes. This consultation document is the first in a two-stage consultation process, and outlines four criteria to be used as the basis for assessing the future role and function of statutory residential care for older people. The criteria are designed to be used by Trusts to assist decision making about the role of statutory provision in the context of planning suitable services for older people in the future. The proposed criteria are: availability and accessibility of alternative services; quality of care; care trends; and best use of public money. The consultation period runs from 29 November 2013 to 7 March 2014; but no final decisions on any individual home have been made and will not be made until both stages of consultation have been completed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Procedure for the reporting and follow up of serious adverse incidents
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 59
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This procedure document provides guidance to health and social care organisations, special agency or commissioned service in relation to the reporting and following up of Serious Adverse Incidents (SAI). A Serious Adverse Incident is defined as any event or circumstances that could have or did lead to harm, loss or damage to people, property, environment or reputation. The document sets out the application of the procedure, serious adverse incident criteria, the process for reporting, management and follow-up of serious adverse incidents, and equality implications. It also includes a flow chart showing key stages of the process, a serious adverse incident report form and guidance notes, and guidance for incident investigation and/or review reports. Updates a previous document published in October 2010. (Edited publisher abstract)