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‘ Get social care done ’ urges Future Social Care Coalition
‘ It ’ s time to get social care done and for the government to bring
On the same day , in a House of Lords debate on social care and forward its promised proposals for social care reform starting with the role of carers , RCOT president , Professor Sheila the Baroness workforce reform ’.
Hollins , said that the issue is not just about who should pay for social
That is the message to come from a cross-party group of care , but about the nature and quality of the support provided . politicians – including current and former health and social care
‘ There is a growing number of households of elderly carers who ministers , health and social care select committee chairs , social may have their own health and support needs , but who still support care employers , employees and users , and industry experts – who adult children with a learning disability , themselves approaching launched a new ‘ Social care people plan framework ’ to deliver better retirement age ,’ she said . respect , reward and regulation for those working on the ‘ forgotten ‘ Mencap ’ s survey of such carers during the pandemic found frontline ’ last month . that the majority experienced significant reductions in social care , The plan includes 12 recommendations to government on issues including a lack of continuity of social worker input . such as registration and professionalisation ; wages and working
‘ Knowing that parents are ageing is a reason to make plans and conditions ; and skills and training opportunities . The plan has been to have good support in place , rather than waiting for a crisis . Too developed with input from all parts of the sector , so no social care many crisis admissions to residential care or hospital occur after a worker is left behind . last surviving parent has died or following some other trauma .’
The Future Social Care Coalition says that the social care sector She added : ‘ Far too often , our social care system ignores the real is larger than the NHS – 1.6 million compared with 1.5 million – but needs of disabled adults of working age for skilled support to live an there is no workforce strategy . The cross-party group came together ordinary and decent life . They absolutely do not need to be locked at a summit on 24 June to make the wider economic case for up , warehoused , or kept out of sight .’ improving pay , conditions and career progression for social care and For more about the Future Social Care Coalition , for which RCOT support workers . is a supporter , visit : https :// futuresocialcarecoalition . org /.
RCOT AGM announced
The Royal College of Occupational
Therapists ’ annual general meeting ( AGM ) is set to take place on Tuesday 14 September 2021 from 6pm .
While temporary legislation allowed our AGM to happen as a virtual meeting in 2020 , this year ’ s event can only take place with members present in person as stipulated by the current BAOT and RCOT Articles of Association .
Therefore , a bigger venue has been secures at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , to ensure the health and wellbeing of our members and staff and to allow the business of the AGM to be conducted safely .
At the AGM , you will be able to hear from Chair of Council , Professor Diane Cox , about RCOT ’ s work over the past year . Revised Articles of Association , which will allow virtual AGMs to take place in the future , will be presented to the AGM for approval . Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and participate by voting on any resolutions taken during proceedings .
More information , along with details on the resolutions presented to the AGM , will be available on the website and with OTnews in mid-August .
Scotland to benefit from £ 8 million package for health and social care workforce wellbeing
An £ 8 million package to support the wellbeing of health and social care staff across Scotland has been announced .
The increased support will help fund a number of immediate recovery actions and lead to the development of a National Wellbeing programme .
Priority areas for action will include the development of the National Wellbeing Hub and Helpline , and psychological interventions and therapies for staff .
Coaching for Wellbeing , digital apps and the Workforce Specialist Service for regulated staff will be provided , along with time and training for staff to support each other as teams . More practical support like rest spaces will also be provided .
Social care and primary care will be targeted with £ 2 million of support in recognition of the specific needs of staff responding to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Health secretary Humza Yousaf said : ‘ Health and social care staff have responded to the pandemic with extraordinary fortitude , often working in unfamiliar settings , learning new skills and undertaking new roles . We owe them a great debt of gratitude for their continued hard work , commitment and professionalism .
‘ We are committed to supporting our NHS and social care staff now and into the future . The wellbeing of staff remains a critical priority that will influence the way that our health and social services recover .
‘ We know that the pandemic has affected staff in a range of ways and this £ 8 million package of support will help us meet the basic practical and emotional needs , which workers tell us are right for them , alongside more specialised mental health support where this is needed .
‘ The crucial frontline role of social work and social care going forward is underlined by the targeted support it will receive as part of this package .’
The package will support staff wherever they work in the system , from acute hospital wards to community settings , supplementing the resources that are in place locally . Visit : https :// bit . ly / 36ivQ3D .
10 OTnews July 2021