Anna O'Mahony

Stark survey results from the CPA on the budget impact on care providers: Key findings from the survey's respondents show that without immediate Government intervention: 73% will have to refuse new care packages from local authorities or the NHS. 57% will hand back existing contracts to local authorities or the NHS. 77% will have to draw on reserves. 64% will have to make staff redundant. 92% who also serve people who pay for their own care will be forced to increase rates for self-funders. Many self-funders will be unable to bear extra costs and may reduce care or rely more on family carers. 22% are planning to close their businesses entirely.

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Transforming Recruitment for Primary Care Networks MIAA Solutions collaborated with an Integrated Care Board (ICB) to support recruitment in 42 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across an entire ICB footprint. We delivered a comprehensive recruitment solution that included: ✅ Building a candidate database of 2,000+ qualified professionals ✅ Expert recruitment guidance for PCNs, driving efficiencies ✅ A dedicated recruitment website and targeted social media promotions ✅ Monthly reporting for ongoing progress tracking Our efforts ensured a consistent flow of suitable candidates, tailored candidate screening, and flexible recruitment processes, such as online interviews. This strategic approach allowed us to align candidates with PCN needs effectively. We achieved: ✅ Over roles 400 appointed to ✅ Database of 2,000+ appointable candidates developed ✅ Estimated £1M saved in agency fees Explore how we’re driving recruitment success and improving primary care outcomes through innovative solutions.

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🚨 Local carer services are being pushed to the limit. With rising demand and shrinking resources, vital support for carers is under threat. Learn why action is urgently needed to protect these lifelines - read the findings from the Carers Trust survey of local carer organisations. #Carers #CarersCentres #CarersSupport #CarersTrust

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💭Blog Supporting digital transformation and CQC compliance in adult social. Reflections on a recent digital transformation event where a Skills for Care locality manager encouraged two social care providers to consider digital solutions. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UODv3q

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💭Blog Supporting digital transformation and CQC compliance in adult social. Reflections on a recent digital transformation event where a Skills for Care locality manager encouraged two social care providers to consider digital solutions. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UODv3q

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💭 Blog: How our ASC-WDS data is being used to support local decision making We take a look at some of the organisations who are using our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) data to inform decisions on a local level. https://bit.ly/3UgNMoM

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The requirement for complex care provision in local communities has been increasing in recent years. This has resulted in new expectations and requirements for high standards of care. Check out our latest article ‘How to Find a Capable Complex Care Provider' today! 👇 #CQC #TDDI #complexcare

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Getting speaking up right across a system will be transformative. If you work in an ICB or in primary care and want to hear more about how we think you can create a solution that works for the workforce and provides assurance and learning where it is needed.   Our latest free webinar is for you, follow the link in the comments to book! #NHS #PrimaryCare #FreeEvent #Webinar #Management

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As a trainee it can be so useful to observe examples of real practice and learn from those with more experience. Aspiring Career Development Professionals will get this in abudance from the Sonder Training Group . Here's a great little snippet of motivational interviewing with Liane Hambly (she/her) #CareerGuidance #CareerCoaching #MotivationalInterviewing #ProfessionalDevelopment #SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs

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Time for Change: Verifying Carers in the Social Care Sector Following today’s shocking story, Fake Carer on Sky News the need for verification in the social care sector is more urgent and vital than ever. As Nick Martin highlighted on Sky News, carers should be verified with formal ID and the people they support deserve trust and safety. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the official Social Care Sector Card—launched this Monday at the House of Commons by Blue Sky Brokers, who bring over 15 years of experience in social care, recruiting Support Workers self-employed and employed. This ID provides vital verification, ensuring only trusted and vetted carers are recognised. It’s a significant step forward for accountability, professionalism, and confidence in the sector. It’s time for change. It’s time for verification. Visit www.blueskycard.uk to learn more. #SocialCare #fakecarer #CarerVerification #TimeForChange Skills for Care Care Quality Commission Homecare Association The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP Catherine Atkinson Kate Garraway ITV BBC News Jane Townson OBE

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Our long read on dementia diagnosis and integrated care systems (ICSs) sets out some key ways that ICSs can help improve diagnosis rates and care. These include: ▶️ Visible prioritisation ▶️ Collaboration ▶️ Sharing good practice ▶️ Supporting action at scale ▶️ Tackling health Inequalities Find out more. https://lnkd.in/df4Wq_ZS

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Our ‘Speaking Up: Seven Principles for Primary Care and Systems’ webinar aims to help ICB and primary care leaders focus on what great speaking up arrangements can achieve. The principles we present are tried and tested and will help you take a fresh look at the practical challenges to putting in place arrangements that meet the needs of the workforce whilst also enabling matters raised to be addressed effectively and learnt from. To book a place, follow this link https://lnkd.in/eT5bUNvM #NHS #ICB #FTSU #workforce #speakup

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Last call out to providers delivering home support for older people :) Here's the link for Home Care Providers to register https://lnkd.in/eJ5gYm6C #continence #mycontinence #trainingandlearning

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What role can integrated care systems play in dementia diagnosis and care? Our latest long read from Leila Morris, Kate Livesey and Chris Naylor draws on the experiences of people working in, or living with, dementia, to explore the relationship between high-quality dementia diagnosis, care and the integrated care system around them. https://lnkd.in/dxrgv3UD

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Interesting read from The King's Fund. Echos findings we found from our analysis of post #dementia diagnosis support in NE London, which included: - People feel abandoned after they get a diagnosis for dementia & face a fragmented & hard to navigate healthcare system - Carers don’t know who to turn to for advice and are burnt out - Information is only ever provided in English - People want to have the same offer as people with other long term health issues, such as those with cancer or learning disabilities. Read more in our report - https://lnkd.in/es9D4zyW

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Support workers are the backbone of the health and social care sector, providing vital care and support. However, their role satisfaction is a critical aspect that often goes overlooked. In the UK, where the health and social care sector faces numerous challenges, enhancing support worker role satisfaction has become a pressing concern. This discussion aims to shed light on the importance of this issue and provide practical tips for improving satisfaction among support workers. Read more on this topic here: https://lnkd.in/dWCFaau4

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🌟 Care Sector: Elevate care with Utili-Tay! In the crucial world of residential care, nursing homes, and respite centres, managing energy wisely means more resources for what truly matters - your clients' wellbeing. Let us help reduce your energy costs and relieve operational pressures. 💡💖 #CareSectorEnergy #SustainableCare

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In our latest blog for the National Centre for Supervision of Parent-Infant Relationships, Matt Buttery, Chief Executive Officer at Triple P, explains why practitioners can benefit from both NCSPIR models and Triple P Supervision. Read more here https://ow.ly/Sh6050SNVsq

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