Monthly Archives: November 2011

Young carers project saved by Children in Need

November 12, 2011   Carers, family, young carers

Slough young carers scheme future secure

 

Young carers in Berkshire have described how a support project has helped them cope with looking after their loved ones.

Slough Crossroads opens its doors for two hours each week, offering young people a much-needed break.

The service is open to children as young as four and offers advice and support throughout the week as well as weekly recreational activities.

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Whose Shoes? Game to train adult care staff in personalisation

November 11, 2011   Carers, disability, social workers

How a board game is helping social care staff implement personalisation

Louise  Hunt

 Leicestershire Council uses the Whose Shoes? game to train adult care staff in personalisation. Pictured (from left) are Simon Carnall, Paul Lowis, Sarah Wigley amd Juliet Heaton

A board game that helps staff, providers and service users understand personalisation has succeeded in changing the culture in some organisations, reports Louise Hunt

PROJECT DETAILS

● Project name: Whose Shoes? Putting People First board game.

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Win in high court over cost-cutting to social care budgets

November 11, 2011   Carers, disability, health, ukcuts

Council’s social care cuts are unlawful, high court rules

Two disabled people win case against Isle of Wight council, which planned to reduce adult social care budget

Lawyers for the disabled claimants said the high court judgment sent a ‘clear message’ to councils across England and Wales.

Two severely disabled adults have won a landmark high court battle over cost-cutting by their local authority when a judge ruled that Isle of Wight council’s plans to reduce its adult social care budget are unlawful.

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