Welcome to the latest edition of our Care Bulletin, produced for care sector professionals in and around London. It’s packed full of information, advice and opportunities, which we hope you will find useful.
We welcome your feedback and ideas for future articles so please contact Corinne McGee, our lead Care Sector Business Growth Manager.
We hope you enjoy reading this edition of our care bulletin! The Building Legacies Care Network team
LATEST NEWS
NEW MENTAL HEALTH TECH ADVANCEMENTS
An algorithm designed to reduce the burden on mental healthcare services has been developed. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has launched the Management and Supervision Tool (MaST) across all its Community Mental Health Teams.
Using predictive analytics, practitioners can now, at a glance, identify which service users might be at greatest risk of using crisis services and which might be ready to continue their recovery in the primary care sector.
MaST allows the practitioner to prioritise their interventions and move to a preventative rather than treatment focused model of care. The full article explains the technology and the benefits of use in more detail.
EMBRACING VEGANISM THE HEALTHY WAY
With increasing numbers of people embracing veganism, it’s important to ensure healthy levels of vitamin intake. If you are vegan or planning to switch to veganism, this vitamin B12 article may be useful in helping you plan well-balanced diets.
GOING TO WORK WITH A COLD
Should staff continue to work when they have a cold? What attitude should employers take? In our sector, where we often interact with clients who are older and/or in poor health, the following advice is particularly pertinent. ‘People, particularly if they are in caring roles, should "take into account factors like whether they are likely to come into contact with vulnerable groups, such as young children, pregnant women, or the elderly". You can read more here.
LATEST ADASS REPORT
The summary of the latest ADASS report (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services) makes sobering and disturbing reading!
FEBRUARY OPPORTUNITIES
Role: The Provision of Accommodation-based Care and Support Services for People with Mental Health Needs Area: Royal Borough of Greenwich Closing date: Thursday 6 February 2020
We are always happy to receive referrals so please let us know of any businesses within your network who might benefit from our business support programme.
ABOUT BUILDING LEGACIES
The Building Legacies programme, a partnership of private and public sector organisations, is a flagship local business growth and procurement support project delivered by East London Business Place (ELBP) and Newham College of Further Education’s Centre for Innovation & Partnerships (CIPs).
The programme is based on a tailored programme of support, and is completely free to businesses trading within London. To register your business, please download the registration form
We are always happy to receive referrals so please let us know of any businesses within your network who might benefit from business support.
