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Prisoners and New Statutory Duties of Local Authorities in England and Wales

November 5, 2015
The move towards incorporating prisoners within new social care legislation administered by local authorities (LA’s) (The Care Act, 2014. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, 2014) is a ‘historic’…
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MIND THE GAP! Developing New Practice in response to The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014

October 15, 2015
The Social Services and Well-being Act (SSWA) represents a ‘step-change’ in the legislation surrounding the DELIVERY of Social Care in Wales. Therefore, the intent of the Act will only be realised…
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Assessment and Goal Setting Under The Social Services and Well-being Act 2014

October 8, 2015
The Challenge “Be a shade braver!” said my last blog…a reference to the primacy of the person-centred focus and increased therapeutic ambition of the Social Services and Well-being Act (SSWA).…
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‘Well-being’ is at the heart of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, (2014) – but what does it mean in practice?

September 8, 2015
‘Fitness’, ‘wellness’, ‘health’, ‘well-being’…so what IS in a name? The new Welsh Government Social Services and Wellbeing Act (SSWA) adopts the term ‘Wellbeing’ within its title and throughout all facets of the legislation.…
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No care without me…?

September 2, 2015
Taking note of every edict from Central Government or the Welsh assembly can often feel like entering a labyrinth, with seemingly little content that is relevant at the level of…
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Mental health care & support plans in Wales: Outcome-focussed plans are here

August 27, 2015
At the risk of teaching Grandma to suck eggs, let’s consider some of the current requirements for care and support planning in the field of mental healthcare in Wales. In…
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Mental health care & support plans in Wales: Outcome-focussed plans are here

August 27, 2015
At the risk of teaching Grandma to suck eggs, let’s consider some of the current requirements for care and support planning in the field of mental healthcare in Wales. In…
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Cannabis: A common problem in Welsh Social Care?

August 19, 2015
Next year’s introduction of new overarching care standards focusses on removing obstacles to “Wellbeing” (Social Services and Wellbeing Act, 2014). This concept of “Wellbeing” has many facets, and everyday use…
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