WHAT’S NEW? DIGITAL ADULT SOCIAL CARE
PROJECTS TO RECEIVE £4.5M A share of £4.5m will be distributed between 16 organisations that provide and commission adult social care services, to enable them to roll out their local digital projects on a wider scale.
The organisations have been selected to receive a Social Care Digital Pathfinders grant, which supports products and services that have already been piloted in small local areas - with the view to implementing them on a larger scale.
The successful Digital Pathfinders will now commence a 13-month implementation phase, with projects predominantly looking at standardising information and developing digital ways of sharing that information between multiple health and care organisations.
The investment is managed by NHS Digital2, as part of the NHS’ Digital Transformation Portfolio, and supports the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock’s vision for interoperability and openness, open standards and appropriate infrastructure.
Health Minister Nicola Blackwood said: “Bridging the technology gap between the NHS and social care is a central part of achieving a health and care service that is fit for the future. This £4.5 million investment will support local areas to improve information sharing across services, ensuring
people avoid hospital unless absolutely necessary and helping everyone live independently for longer.”
Pam Garraway, Senior Responsible Officer for the Social Care Programme at NHS Digital, said: “I’m delighted to see so many exciting digital projects now underway - every one of which has the potential to benefit the whole health and social care sector.
“What makes it so exciting is the fact that these projects aren’t working in isolation, as they perhaps would have done in the past. They are working collectively to drive standards and solve problems, which is why we are confident that all of the pathfinder projects can be replicated easily.
“This isn’t just about best practice pilots. Once this work is finalised, we fully expect areas will be able to go out and use these products and implement them locally – safe in the knowledge that they are tried and tested.”
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COMMUNITIES URGED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH
DEMENTIA THIS WINTER Dementia UK is calling for communities to look out for people with dementia and their families, aſter experiencing a significant increase in calls to its Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline during this winter period.
Some of the most common problems are social isolation, worry and stress for families living with dementia. The Helpline is therefore urging communities to improve their knowledge of the increased risk to people with dementia during the wintertime.
Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through its Admiral Nurse service. When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, offering compassionate one-to-one support; expert guidance and practical solutions that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Some important advice from Dementia UK’s Helpline Nurses for communities to support people with dementia during winter includes:
• Checking-in with a person with dementia and their family. Even if you’re a neighbour, just asking if someone’s ok can have a massive impact. You can also check in to see
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if there are any supplies they need like warm clothing or food
• Getting a flu vaccine for the whole family as soon as possible. Community pharmacies can deliver this in people’s own homes.
• Never forgetting the joys of indoor activities if the weather gets too cold and you’re unable to go outside. Puzzles and games can help to engage a person with dementia and can be enjoyed by the whole family, friends and even wider community.
• Speaking to your local council to find out what resources are available or, if you’re not sure how to do that, phone the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline for advice on finding local support networks on 0800 888 6678 or emailing
helpline@dementiauk.org
Paulette Winchester-Joseph, Deputy Clinical Lead of the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, said: “From the calls we receive on our Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, we know that there are significant challenges faced by people living with dementia and their families during wintertime.
“This is why we’re urging communities to look out for families who may be vulnerable, including some families living with dementia, and to encourage them to access local resources or groups.”
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