Small Supports, big changes: Transforming lives in Leeds
What happens when you reimagine adult social support from the ground up? Dr Vicky Mason-Angelow shares what happened in Leeds following a two year pilot.
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Why inclusion matters
In this guest blog, Professor Judith Sixsmith, from IncludeAge at the University of Dundee, explores the value of older LGBT+ people and older people with learning disabilities in everyday communities.
South Gloucestershire Age-friendly Strategy
In South Gloucestershire the Council is working to become more Age-friendly and wishes to be recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an Age-friendly area. Becoming Age-Friendly helps give direction on how to make places better for older people and the community as we age.
NDTi Wellbeing Questions Framework
The NDTi Wellbeing Questions Framework is a tool designed to measure key aspects of wellbeing relevant to social care and quality of life.
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?
Becoming a director in social care
This new leadership programme is designed for those aspiring to become a director in any adult social care organisation. It is in partnership with Skills for Care.
Becoming a Director of Adult Social Services (DASS)
A new programme in partnership with Skills for Care. It is designed for aspiring Directors of Adult Social Services (DASSs) who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
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.
Evaluation of the Small Supports Pilot in Leeds 2022-2024
This report by Dr Victoria Mason-Angelow documents the work and the outcomes undertaken in Leeds by the City Council and ICB partners to develop new small support organisations for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic...