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Male carer and older woman with a hand held device

Drumconner Care Home share their experiences of using a digital social care record (DSCR) solution and the family portal functionality.

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A new suite of eLearning modules are now available to support people working in adult social care, so that they can gain knowledge and understanding on how digital, data and technology is used in the sector.

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Funding for the Future session at the Care Show

Practical advice on digital social care record funding and suppliers drew the crowds at the recent Care Show at London Excel.

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The Clock is Ticking - funding campaign

In this blog Alice Ainsworth, Deputy Director for Social Care Technology Policy at DHSC, talks about those care providers that have made the switch from paper to digital care records. If you’re a provider that hasn’t yet taken the plunge, take advantage of government funding and our local support offer this year, while it’s still available.

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Man and woman helping care for two people in a sitting room using two digital devices

Digital tools are changing the game when it comes to the much-needed, long awaited integration of health and social care services. 

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Women chatting about work on a computer

The first draft of the Adult Social Care Reporting Minimum Data Specification (RMDS) has been developed for Digital Social Care Records (DSCRs) with the aim of helping to decrease the reporting burden on care providers and improve information sharing and insight across the sector.

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Digital Care Hub and National Care Forum recently hosted a free webinar for adult social care providers in England exploring the vital role of Caldicott Guardians in protecting the confidentiality and appropriate use of people’s health and care information.

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home care

Earlier this week, the Minister for Social Care, Helen Whateley announced the latest projects to be awarded funding through wave two of the Adult Social Care Technology Fund.

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woman using iPad in care home

Managing the paperwork and admin that frequently goes hand in hand with being a care professional can be challenging if they also happen to be neurodiverse.