Health and Social Care… Quick guide to the NHS Long-Term Plan 21 Jan 201920 Jan 2019 The NHS has published its ‘Long Term Plan’ setting out its strategic approach and priorities for the next ten years. The plan outlines how the NHS plans to become ‘fit…
Birmingham… Ageing Together Week: Highlighting isolation across Birmingham 21 Jan 201920 Jan 2019 Ageing Together Week takes place across Birmingham from Monday, January 21 to Sunday, January 27 to raise awareness of isolation and spread the message that people do not need to be…
Birmingham… Our latest community asset directory (including interactive citywide map) 19 Nov 201818 Dec 2018 One of the central activities of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes in Birmingham is to seek out, identify and map the breadth and depth of community assets and activities across the…
Birmingham… US social worker helps counterparts improve services in the UK 17 Jan 201917 Jan 2019 A Chicago social worker is working with University of Birmingham experts and her British professional counterparts to help people using social services in Britain’s second city to lead more independent…
Health and Social Care… NHS Long Term Plan launched 16 Jan 201920 Jan 2019 The 10-year plan includes measures to prevent 150,000 heart attacks, strokes and dementia cases, and better access to mental health services for adults and children. The NHS Long Term Plan…
Health and Social Care… Loneliness among over-50s ‘is looming public health concern’ (Guardian report) 16 Jan 201914 Jan 2019 Greater numbers will feel impact of widowhood, poor finance and ill-health, says Age UK Loneliness is set to soar among the over-50s, Age UK has warned. Soaring numbers of over-50s…
Birmingham… Stories of difference 6 Months in the Life of 3 Conversations – the new social work model in Birmingham 15 Jan 201914 Jan 2019 ‘I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, when I found out I couldn’t stop crying’ Mr C’s Grandmother. Mr C left college with certificates in catering…
Birmingham… Introducing The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) 15 Jan 201914 Jan 2019 The Active Wellbeing Society had its official launch on October 17th 2018. Here is a small look at some of the fantastic work carried out in partnership with the inspirational…
Communities… Kindness, emotions and human relationships: The blind spot in public policy 14 Jan 201914 Jan 2019 There is growing recognition of the importance of kindness and relationships for societal wellbeing. But talking about kindness does not fit easily within the rational lexicon of public policy. Julia…
Communities… Why more people are using these libraries (BBC report) 14 Jan 201914 Jan 2019 "It's Friday evening and Woolwich Centre Library in south-east London is packed. There are children doing homework, parents chatting, jobseekers using the computers and students making use of the free…
Health and Social Care… Older people living alone 50% more likely to visit GP – ITV report 14 Jan 201914 Jan 2019 "Older people are 50% more likely to visit A&E if they live alone than if they live with someone else, a study has found. One in five people aged 65…
