SHA’s response to NHSE’s consultation on putting ICSs on a statutory footing
This is SHA’s response to NHSE’s consultation on putting ICSs on a statutory footing. It is a curation of the generous and thoughtful comments of many members. Please forward to as many of your groups...
View ArticleThe Marketisation and Privatisation of the NHS
by Esther Giles, Former Director of Finance (Specialised Services) South Region of England, SHA member” This article tracks the extent and nature of marketisation and privatisation in the NHS up to the...
View ArticleMAKING INDEPENDENT LIVING THE DRIVING VISION FOR SOCIAL CARE
Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Barnet Labour Group Particularly since the pandemic, public attention to social care has focussed on the fragility and impoverishment of the major services,...
View ArticleSocial Market Stability in Wales — Consultation Response SHA-Cymru
In September 2020 the Welsh Government invited comments on the draft regulations, code of practice and statutory guidance from local authorities, local health boards, and other organisations or sectors...
View ArticleRealistic hope for a Social Care system driven by Human Rights from Scotland
Joint Authors: Colin Slasberg Consultant in Social Care Peter Beresford visiting Professor University of East Anglia Last September, spurred into action by what the pandemic told her about the state of...
View ArticleTHE FEELEY REVIEW OF SOCIAL CARE IN SCOTLAND
NINE TESTS OF THE AUTHENTICITY OF HOLYROOD’S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS Joint authors: Colin Slasberg and Peter Beresford We have previously set out why we believe the Feeley review of Adult Social...
View ArticleREBALANCING SOCIAL CARE IN WALES — Response to Welsh Government White Paper...
Through the decade of austerity, the Welsh Government is to be commended for its efforts to maintain the sustainability of our social services, in contrast to other parts of the UK. Socialist Health...
View ArticleThe Battle For Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) in Residential...
Many readers may be aware that this is a major issue, but I am going to do my utmost to condense its main aspects into this blog. Obviously different people will have a varying spectrum of knowledge on...
View ArticleTWO CONTRASTING CAMPAIGNS FOR REFORM OF SOCIAL CARE – SECTOR LEADERS AND...
The Local Government Association has released a statement that 91% of 600 councillors support a campaign for reform of social care launched by a partnership called Social Care Futures. As part of...
View ArticleTHE WHITE PAPER – RE-HASHING THE GLOSSY BROCHURE WITH ZERO CHANGE
The White Paper says social care must give people ‘choice, control, and support to live independent lives’ through ‘outstanding quality and tailored care and support’ which they must find ‘fair and...
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