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Mental Capacity Act 2005: valuing every voice, respecting every right: one year on
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
This document describes the work that has taken place to raise awareness and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) across the health and care system in response to the recommendations of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Mental Capacity Act in 2014. Using case studies, the report outlines the progress made in a range of areas, including: national governance, monitoring progress, increasing awareness and implementation, digital resources, professional training, system design and partnership, system regulation, care planning, the Office of the Public Guardian, Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). The report shows that many localities have seized the opportunity to make real strides forward. With the establishment of the new National Mental Capacity Forum, an opportunity now exists to accelerate progress. (Edited publisher abstract)
Named Social Worker: learning report
- Author:
- INNOVATION UNIT
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- London
Interim report which outlines the experiences of six sites piloting the Named Social Worker project. The project, which was commissioned by the Department of Health and is being delivered by the Innovation Unit in partnership with SCIE, explores how having a named social worker can contribute to providing better continuity of care and support for people with learning disabilities. This learning report provides more information about progress in each of the six sites, detailing the specifics of what they consider the role to entail, the lessons from implementation, and their approach to evaluation. It covers the work of The six sites are Calderdale Council, Camden Council, Hertfordshire County Council, Liverpool City Council, Nottingham City Council and Sheffield City Council. It looks at the different approaches of the sites, with some sites focusing on how a named social worker role can generate systemic change and others focusing on what good social work practice looks like. The report also looks at what it means to be a learning organisation and provides some insights arising for the project. (Edited publisher abstract)
Named Social Worker: baseline report
- Author:
- INNOVATION UNIT
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
The first report from an evaluation of six pilot sites set up to develop, implement and evaluate a Named Social Worker for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The Named Social Worker programme was initiated by the Department of Health to develop an understanding of how having a named social worker can contribute to individuals with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs achieving better outcomes. The Innovation Unit and the Social Care Institute for Excellence are working with the six local authority pilot sites, who are: Calderdale Council, Camden Council, Hertfordshire County Council, Liverpool City Council, Nottingham City Council and Sheffield City Council. This report brings together the core theory of change hypothesis that each of the six sites is testing, looks at the models each authority is using and provides an analysis of emerging themes. It also provides an outline of the programme’s approach to evaluation and mini case studies illustrating different elements of implementation. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Mental Capacity Act 2005: deprivation of liberty safeguards and you: easy read
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- London
The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (formerly known as the Bournewood safeguards) were introduced into the Mental Capacity Act 2005 through the Mental Health Act 2007. The safeguards aim to give people who lack capacity protection when they are being cared for or treated in ways that may deprive them of their liberty. This easy read booklet outlines why the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are needed, when they will be used, what happens if an individual is deprived of their liberty and what will happens if a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is granted.
Evidence on EEA nationals working within the health and care system, focusing on England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 37
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health’s written response to the call for evidence issued by the Migration Advisory Committee on 4 August 2017. The response acknowledges the contribution that European Economic Area (EEA) staff make to the UK’s health and care system and services and the need to increase domestic supply. It provides breakdowns of health and care sector employment and scenarios which project the potential impacts of EU exit on directly employed doctors, nurses and adult social care. It reports that over 150,000 are EU and EEA nationals employed in the health and care workforce, with EEA nationals making up over 5 per cent of staff in the NHS and 7 per cent of the adult social care workforce. It also highlights the need to consider EEA workforce supply in the context of continued rising demand across the health and care system. It suggests that failure to meet the need for additional workforce supply could result in a decrease in labour market participation levels, especially among women, as greater numbers undertake informal care. It concludes that migration will need to continue to play a vital role in meeting future demand and providing a means of ensuring flexible supply in response to changes in demand for health and care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Research and development work relating to assistive technology 2016-17
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- London
A listing of government-funded assistive technology research and development projects designed to enable the independence or wellbeing of disabled and older people. The report also highlights specific research activity in the areas of: assistive technology to improve mobility, assistive technology help children, assistive technology to increase independence and quality of life, and assistive technology for mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework 2018/19: handbook of definitions
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 82
- Place of publication:
- London
This handbook sets out the indicators for measuring adult social care outcomes in 2018 and 2019 using the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF). The Framework measures how well care and support services achieve the outcomes that matter most to people and is used both locally and nationally to set priorities for care and support, measure progress and strengthen transparency and accountability. This handbook sets out the technical detail of each measure, with examples to minimise confusion and inconsistency in reporting and interpretation. The indicators are structured around the four key domains set out in the framework, which are: enhancing quality of life for people with care and support needs; delaying and reducing the need for care and support; ensuring that people have a positive experience of care and support; safeguarding adults whose circumstances make them vulnerable and protecting from avoidable harm. (Edited publisher abstract)
A framework for mental health research
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- London
Policy document providing a collective view of how mental health research should develop in the UK over the next decade, developed in collaboration with academics, research funders and people who have mental health problems. The framework sets out a structure to improve co-ordination and strengthen the focus on areas where mental health research is likely to translate into significant health benefit. It describes the impact mental health problems can have on individuals, its wider societal and economic consequences. It also explains the importance of mental health research in driving innovation in mental health care and provides case studies to illustrate the UK’s current strengths and the difference UK-based research has already made. In identifying the current barriers to mental health research in the UK and future research opportunities, the Framework highlights the importance of taking a life-course approach to mental health research; the value of involving of people with mental health problems; the need for securing closer integration of mental and physical health research to maximise research capacity. It provides ten recommendations to address the barriers and opportunities for UK mental health research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Government response to the House of Commons Health Committee report Brexit and health and social care: people and processes
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This command paper sets out the government’s response to the report on the impact of Brexit on health and social care published by the House of Commons Health Committee in April 2017. Areas covered in the response include: rights and entitlements of EU citizens remaining in the UK; NHS and adult social care staffing requirements; professional regulation and recognition of professional qualifications; European working time directive; and healthcare provision for EU nationals in the UK and people insured by the UK in other EU countries. (Edited publisher abstract)
Knowledge and skills statement for social work supervisors in adult social care: a consultation
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 27
- Place of publication:
- London
Government consultation seeking views on the Knowledge and Skills Statements for practice supervisors supervising front line social workers in adult social care, part of government policy to improve social work education, training and career development. The document includes an overview of the role and attributes of a practice supervisor; the nine knowledge and skills statements; and proposals for a national assessment and accreditation system for practice supervisors. It also includes a glossary of terms and an appendix on the importance of critical reflection within a social work practice framework. The consultation questions cover whether the right knowledge and skills have been identified; the relationship with other Knowledge and Skills Statements and the Professional Capabilities Framework; and whether the proposed national requirements for assessment and accreditation of supervisors are appropriately designed. (Edited publisher abstract)