Where are we at with Integrated Care in Dudley borough? – Book Now!  An event for the voluntary and community sector  Tuesday 11th November 2014, 9:30am – 2:45pm Venue to be confirmed Purpose of this workshop To bring together the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to update them on integrated care services and enable the VCS to shape an offer of support which will help voluntary and community organisations to collaborate and demonstrate their quality and impact. Objectives The event will enable trustees/directors, staff and/or volunteers of voluntary and community organisations (including social enterprises) to: Receive an update on integrated care in Dudley borough from Paul Maubach, Chief Accountable Officer for Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group and Stuart Lackenby, Head of Commissioning for the Directorate of Adults, Communities and Housing Services, Meet the five new Voluntary Sector Locality Link Officers who are now in post, Learn about and help shape an offer of support from Dudley CVS which will help VCOs to collaborate and demonstrate their quality and impact Dudley CVS is a partnership with Dudley CCG will be launching and showcasing PSIAMS at this event – a new tailored IT system in Dudley borough that will enable voluntary groups and organisations to demonstrate their outcomes and impact.   Book a place through eventbrite by clicking on this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-are-we-at-with-integrated-care-in-dudley-borough-tickets-12954995741   For more information, please contact Kate Green on 01384 573381. Email: buildingblocks@dudleycvs.org.uk        ...

Nuffield Trust’s new analysis presents evidence of the costs to the NHS and other care services of supporting people at the end of their lives. Our report indicates that potential savings might be available if community-based support were made more widely available to help people to die in their own homes, where that was their preference. The research plugs gaps in the paucity of information on the care that individuals receive at the end of life. Download the publication    ...

Integration, the Better care fund and 7 day services are just a few areas discussed at last weeks Healthcare Forum, but don’t fear if you missed out, the presentation and Q&A can be found below; For the feedback and question and answer session please click here For the presentation by Dr Stephen Cartwright & Andrew Hindle please click here The next Healthcare forum is Thursday 11th December, 12.30pm till 2.30pm (refreshments/buffet from 12). The focus will be around services we commission. To book your space or find out more please email Clare.hamilton@dudleyccg.nhs.uk or ring Clare on 01384...

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Here’s the latest adult social care weekly update brought to you from Making it Real in Dudley. Local news Dudley Carers Forum Social Programme BCPC Innovative Learning Opportunity – Share IT! for providers Local events FREE ‘Care Act in a nutshell’ themed awareness workshops (x9)for staff, stakeholders and local people Oct – Nov* Walk works – Free mental wellbeing walkshops along the Dudley Canal every Thursday in OctoberCo-production, free and fun sessions from CoLab to learn and try things out 27 October Rethink Caring and Coping 10 week Course – starts 31 October for carers of people with mental health* Omega care for life -free genealogy workshops 31 Oct & 28 November – Dudley Archives* Dudley Carers Forum: Free World War Remembrance Party 5 November* Woodside Craft evening 11 November – a survivors and carers event Selfcare Week 2014 17 – 23 November* National news People with a learning disability excluded from the political process – Mencap report CQC State of Care Report & TLAP Blueprint for personalised support and care Suffering in silence: listening to consumer experiences of the health and social care complaints system National events Fit for the future: leading the way in health and care – Social Enterprise UK health conference 21 October 2014, London Shaping the future workforce to support new models of care Kings Fund Conference 22 October, London National Carers Summit -13 November, London*The Kings Fund Annual Conference – 14 November If you would like further details on Making it Real in Dudley please go to www.makingitrealindudley.org You can also subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates in real-time. Alternatively you can contact Shelley Brooks on 01384 812418 or email *indicates specific interest for...