The LGA has launched a series of case studies that illustrate the positive work councils are undertaking with their local partners to support people living with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) in their communities.
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Results are published today of annual patient-led assessments of non-clinical elements of care, such as catering services, cleanliness and waiting facilities.
Demands are increasing on health and social care. State of Care – our annual overview of health and social care in England – looks at the trends, highlights examples of good and outstanding care, and identifies factors that maintain high-quality care.
The AMHP service comprises a central unit and five locality teams. AMHPs work flexibly across the whole county, travelling as needed to deal with local spikes in referrals.
During quieter times they are encouraged to work on development of themselves and their service. Taking time off in lieu is also something the management team insist on, helping ease the pressure of the job.
With the creation of the first fully integrated post at director level, the new role builds on the existing partnership between the county council and local mental health trust which sees social workers from the council operate as part of integrated mental health teams.
...The first in this series is a briefing by Mark Trewin (Service Manager - Mental Health, Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Social Care Advisor, NHSE Adult Mental Health Team) who is talking about reducing out of area placements. The briefing offers readers the chance to think about what works, the role social care has to play and who to contact to share ideas.