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30 April
New analysis of the use of specialist mental health services across England published
Latest annual Mental Health Bulletin highlights that over 1.5 million people were in contact with specialist mental health services in 2011/12.
30 April, 2013
29 April
Department of Health consultation on developing new standards for social care
Department says it wants to hear ideas from care users, their families and carers, service commissioners, care providers and front line staff to help decide on future topics for National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidance and standards in social care.
29 April, 2013
25 April
Review announced on social work education
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has asked Professor David Croisdale-Appleby, independent Chair of Skills for Care, to undertake a review of social work education that will include looking at the case for a generic qualifying course and the scope for increased specialisation within the degree.
25 April, 2013
‘England and Wales go their separate ways on social care law’
Ed Mitchell argues, in CommunityCare, that English and Welsh social care bills will lead to quite different practices in the two countries.
25 April, 2013
Government launches care comparison website
Information to help people choose, compare and comment on residential care homes and home care services now available on NHS Choices.
25 April, 2013
Welsh social care bill breaches children’s right, says children’s commissioner
BBC reports Keith Towler as saying that Social Services and Wellbeing Bill goes against the principle that child welfare is paramount.
25 April, 2013
Bracking & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Transcript of High Court decision that consultation in relation to abolition of Independent Living Fund was lawful.
25 April, 2013
D of H guide to changes in heath and social care legislation affecting local authorities
New guide sets out summary of changes to secondary legislation as a consequence of the Health and Social Care Act 2013.
25 April, 2013
24 April
High Court challenge to abolition of independent living fund unsuccessful
BBC reports that Court refused to rule that consultation process that led to proposed abolition was flawed.
24 April, 2013
Paths to Personalisation guide
New guide, released today by National Development Team for Inclusion, aims to increase the number of people with mental health problems experiencing the full benefits of personalised care and support.
24 April, 2013
