Health and Social Care

Mayor's £3 million investment into skills for volunteers and employees working in community sport and physical activity

Submitted by Stephen on 2 December, 2010 - 12:19
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As part of a multi-million pound investment the Mayor is making into the infrastructure of Sport in London, the National Skills Academy is managing a £3 million investment into skills for volunteers and employees working in community sport and physical activity.

Government publishes plans for social care

Submitted by Stephen on 24 November, 2010 - 14:10
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The government has published its plans for adult social care services, A Vision for Adult Social Care: Capable Communities and Active Citizens. The Department of Health has also launched a consultation titled Transparency in outcomes: a framework for adult social care - a new strategic approach to quality and outcomes in adult social care.

NHS Sutton and Merton Joint Strategic Needs Assessment now online

Submitted by Stephen on 24 November, 2010 - 14:01
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NHS Sutton and Merton has published its Joint Strategic Needs Assessment online. To read more click here.

Joint report into St Helier hospital discharge by Merton and Sutton LINk

Submitted by Stephen on 23 November, 2010 - 13:41
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Merton and Sutton Local Involvement Networks have today published their joint research into the effectiveness of current discharge procedures at St Helier Hospital. The research, based on a number of case studies, evaluated recent discharge experiences of patients, carers, GPs, District Nurses and voluntary sector organisations, at St Helier Hospital.

Think Local, Act Personal: transforming adult social care proposed agreement

Submitted by Stephen on 22 November, 2010 - 13:40
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The health and adult social care sector has launched a proposed agreement for the next steps in transforming adult social care. Think Local, Act Personal sets out how councils, health bodies, providers and other community organisations will need to work more closely so individuals, their families and carers have great choice and control over their care and support.

NHS Sutton and Merton publishes Commissioning Intentions 2011-12

Submitted by Stephen on 22 November, 2010 - 09:21
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NHS Sutton and Merton has published its commissioning intentions for 2011–12, setting out key intentions for pathway and service developments and the impact that this will have on providers.

Health Inequalities Survey

Submitted by Stephen on 19 November, 2010 - 15:14
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Does your organisation work on health and social care issues that may contribute to reducing health inequalities in London? Would you like support to demonstrate the impact of this work or would like support to do this more effectively?

Making local health services work for you and your community: free course for Merton residents

Submitted by Stephen on 17 November, 2010 - 16:34
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Merton Council and NHS Sutton and Merton are offering free training to Merton residents on developing skills and knowledge about health and well-being.

LINk Merton: mapping footcare services in Merton

Submitted by Stephen on 12 November, 2010 - 17:26
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LINk Merton is keen to find out more about the role of the voluntary and community sector in providing footcare services in Merton. They are carrying out a mapping exercise to clarify what services are being provided, by whom and to which client groups in Merton.

Have your say on pharmaceutical provision in Sutton and Merton

Submitted by Stephen on 10 November, 2010 - 16:27
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NHS Sutton and Merton has published its draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment and would like to hear your views.

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