New bereavement support tool
New bereavement support tool Adapted grief assessment tool for people with LD Adapted Prolonged Grief Assessment for People with Developmental Delays | Center for Research on End-of-Life Care
Care England launches new national report ‘What shapes family confidence in care’
Care England has partnered with Log my Care to publish a new national report, ‘What shapes family confidence in care‘, exploring how families experience care today and what providers must do next. At a time of unprecedented workforce and funding pressure across adult social care, the research highlights a clear shift in what families expect. Real time updates, […]
Major change: Mental Health Act reforms
Big impact for families: People with LD and/or Autistic people can no longer be detained for treatment under Section 3 unless they also have a mental illness meeting stricter criteria Stronger rights, voice, and safeguards have been introduced, including: Shorter detention periods More frequent tribunal access New “nominated person” (chosen representative, not default nearest relative) […]
Focus on prevention and early support
New toolkit (ASCAIT) in place which promotes: Better assessment Preventative support Reducing crisis, hospital admissions, and detention Adult Social Care Assessments Improvement Toolkit – Knowledge Hub
Autism Central new support offer
Free NHS peer support for families: 1:1 coaching Group sessions Resources Autism support for parents, families and support networks: information for professionals | Autism Central