NW ADASS Newsletter #022

NW ADASS Programme Office
Here is just a small selection of some of the activities that the Programme Office is engaged with:

Case Studies/Best Practice

The Wigan Approach to Adult Social Work
The Department of Health and Social Care has produced a film in which Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults, introduces Wigan's approach to adult social work. The five minute film features social workers discussing how they use good conversations and an asset and strengths-based approach to work with people and communities.
Film: Lyn Romeo presents the Wigan approach to adult social work.

As part of our sharing and learning activities, NW ADASS would very much like to hear if you have any examples of case studies / best practice that you would like to share. We currently have a small selection on our website which can be accessed here. If you do have anything to share, please send to the Programme Office.

Regional and National News

Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes
The Local Government Association and NHS Clinical Commissioners have published Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes: a commissioning framework 2018, developed from the Commissioning for Better Outcomes Framework 2015 to better reflect the changing commissioning landscape.
Framework: Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes: a commissioning framework 2018.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) worked with a range of partners to develop a Quality improvement resource for adult social care, which published in October 2017. The resource maps NICE quality statements and medicine recommendations against CQC key lines of enquiry.
The original resource was aimed primarily at social care commissioners, but NICE are keen to develop the resource further - not only for commissioners but also for providers and wider stakeholders.
Please help to shape the way the resource is developed, by taking up to 5 minutes to complete a quick online survey about the resource, which will be open until 1 June 2018.

2018 Social Care Digital Innovation Funding (Wave 2): expressions of interest
The LGA in partnership with NHS Digital is launching the second wave of the Social Care Digital Innovation Programme. Up to £100,000 is being made available for councils to support innovation in adult social care. Approaches will need to demonstrate where digital can make a real difference. The deadline for expressions of interest is 4pm, 1 June 2018.

Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes
Nice are currently developing a guideline for Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes. If you are interested in having the opportunity to comment on the draft scope and guideline during consultation, please register as a stakeholder using the online form and choose 'Safeguarding Adults in Social Care'.

Individual Service Funds in Wigan
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) has published a blog by Martin Walker which discusses the way Wigan is transforming adult social care through the use of Individual Service Funds (ISFs). He writes "One of the most striking things was the open-mindedness and optimism about what could be achieved. No preconceptions about the detail, just a strong understanding that by using ISFs, things could be really different in a positive way."
Blog: Working from the person outwards - commissioners, providers and Individual Service Funds.
To find out more, view examples of past projects, and apply for funding please visit: http://www.local.gov.uk/scdip.

The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act - Interim Report
This is a great opportunity to improve and develop mental health law and practice.
A briefing will be provided at the National AMHP Leads Network Conference , Indian YMCA, London, Friday 8 June (event is fully booked now). The interim report is available here.

Manchester Cares is a new community network of young professionals and older neighbours hanging out and helping one another in a rapidly changing city. The aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst older and younger Mancunians alike; to improve the connection between neighbours, skills, wellbeing, confidence and power; and to bring people together to reduce the gaps across social, generational, digital and attitudinal divides.

So far they’ve signed up 170 young professionals to share time with 150 older people through 24 social clubs including; Ballroom Dancing, Desert Island Disc nights, Film nights, Board games, Trips to live music, businesses and more.

Their first Winter Wellbeing project helped 126 older Mancunians stay warm, active and connected during the long, isolating winter. Their new 'Love Your Neighbour programme' will match older and younger people for one-to-one friendship.

You can learn more about Manchester Cares and their forthcoming activities by visiting their website.

Sunshine House and the Wigan Deal
The Health Foundation has published a blog by Barbara Nettleton in which she describes the Sunshine House Community Centre in Wigan, and the person-centred approach to working with the community.
Blog: Sunshine House and the Wigan Deal: Helping People Work Towards a Brighter Future.

Regional and National Events

How Housing and the NHS can Work Together to Improve Hospital Discharge
It is known that housing is a key issue when it comes to discharging a person from hospital, whether that is having suitable accommodation on discharge or adaptations to current accommodation to allow the person to stay at home.
NHS England and partners including; NHS Improvement, Housing Learning Improvement Network (LIN) and Care & Repair England are hosting a workshop on 29^th June 2018 within the Cheshire and Merseyside, area focusing on issues surrounding housing and discharge.
To book a place for this event please register your details here If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Matt Carder on m.carder@nhs.net / 07730 381670

The Health and Care Political and Clinical Leadership Offer
The Health and Care Political and Clinical Leadership Offer is a joint support offer from the Local Government Association (LGA) and NHS Clinical Commissioners, reflecting on joint commitment to strengthening the leadership of local health and care systems. All sessions advertised will be co-delivered by local authority and clinical commissioning group (CCG) colleagues.  All sessions are free.
Induction Session
10.30am – 3.00pm, Thursday 28 June 2018, Beecham Room, LGA, 18 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ
If you are new to a leading role in the health and care system, this free induction session is for you. This session will brief you on the policy issues, look at leadership challenges for these high profile roles, and relate these to your local context.
To book a place email Sarah Brown
Leadership Essentials
10 – 11 July and 9 – 10 October 2018, Warwick Conference Centre, Coventry
These free two day residential sessions are an opportunity to reflect on the leadership challenges of these roles, away from the day job, and to share experiences and actively learn from each other.
For further information and to book a place, please contact Grace Collins

SAVE THE DATE : National Annual Care Act Conference

Friday, 7th September 2108, MMU Business School, Manchester:
The title of this year’s conference is: The Care Act Integration Agenda – Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations in Practice. Watch out for further details.

Innovation in Healthcare: Creating a Health Service Fit for the Future
Thursday, 11th October 2018 - The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The digital health landscape is moving at pace. Innovation in healthcare is opening up new possibilities to treat patients remotely, to improve patient flow through digital appointments and acute discharge, to access medical records on the road for community practitioners, and to share information from emergency services on route to hospital. This timely event is designed to support care providers to develop a modern, efficient and responsive health service.
For more information and to book your place, please click here

ADASS Spring Seminar
The presentations from the ADASS Spring Seminar are now available here

Partner Information

North West Employers - Offer a range of developmental events for all staff across the workforce; councillors, leaders, managers, officers, administrators and front line staff to help improve current skills and grow new ones.
AQuA Events - AQuA are a NHS Health and Care Quality Improvement Organisation at the forefront of transforming the safety and quality of healthcare.
MIAA Events - Keeping their clients informed on emerging governance and wider policy developments.
NICE - Improving Health and Social Care through evidence based guidance

SCIE - Accredited training, consultancy, research and resources for the social care and health sectors from independent charity and improvement agency, the Social Care Institute for Excellence
TLAP - A a national partnership of more than 50 organisations committed to transforming health and care through personalisation and community-based support.
NWTDT/Pathways Associates CIC - Offer a broad range of consultancy support to both health and social care organisations, drawing upon the skills of our Associates and our unique position within the North West Region.
Coalition for Collaborative Care - A national partnership of 50 organisations, all committed to a better deal for people with long-term conditions and their carers.
iNetwork - iNetwork’s vision is to help local public service organisations to “collaborate to innovate” and thereby provide effective support for their users, patients and communities.
Developments in Adult Social Care Bulletin - These bulletins contain brief details of news, research reports, journal articles and government policy in relation to Adult Social Care.