Seeing a person in all their wonderfulness
Nic Crosby and Amanda Nally explore the need for services to challenge themselves. Are they truly person-centred, or, is it just nice words that hide reality?
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Joining the dots: the Sounding Board’s unique opportunity to make a real difference
The unique and invaluable role that members of the NHS England’s Older People’s Sounding Board play involves not only sharing their life experiences, opinions and knowledge, writes Tony Watts OBE. It’s also demonstrating that maintaining...
Rebuilding an inclusive education system
A call for urgent educational reform following the new Public Accounts Committee report on support for children and young people with special educational needs.
Neighbours: How small acts can make a big difference to individuals and communities
A member of our Older People's NHS Sounding Board shares some thoughts around small acts, neighbourhoods and dementia.
Empowering rights through the Mental Health Bill
What does the draft Mental Health Bill mean for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, community support and advocacy?
Ofsted publishes PfA thematic review: Key insights and areas for improvement
Julie Pointer, children and young people’s lead, shares some insights and areas for improvement on Ofsted's long awaited Preparing for Adulthood thematic review.
Living on the Edge: Navigating life without statutory support in the UK
Research manager Dr Vicky Mason-Angelow shares initial insights from research about people on the edge of services. Please get in touch if you want to share your story.
Speaking up on age in the Great Health Debate
Tony Watts OBE, is a partner of the NHS Older People’s Sounding Board, which we facilitate on behalf of NHS England. In this blog, Tony shares some insights from some of the Board members about...
Guest Blog: Simple steps to involve people and families in their own care
This guest blog is by Penny Phillips, a member of NHS England's Older People's Sounding Board and National Patient Safety Partner. Penny highlights practical steps to engage people and families in their own care and how this can foster a sense of empowerment and confidence in people staying safe and looking after their well-being.
Guest Blog: Realise Your Potential at Any Age
This Guest blog is by David Vickers, a former member of the Older People’s Sounding Board, a group we facilitate on behalf of NHS England. This blog delves into the power of lifelong learning, exploring how we can embrace new roles and continue growing through experience as we age.