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What is participation? Within care reform, this is a term often discussed. Yet we've found it takes enormous courage to actually implement. Check out our newest blog for some great perspective from our partners on how to implement meaningful participation as you serve children today. https://lnkd.in/gNckWc2K Global Social Service Workforce Alliance Udayan Care Child's i Foundation Better Care Network

Reflections from the Care Showcase at Brighton Racecourse 🌟 Yesterday, Spark Care had the privilege of exhibiting at the Care Showcase at Brighton Racecourse, an event that brought together visionaries and practitioners in the field of adult social care. One of the highlights for me was listening to Kevin Humphrys, CEO at Oakland Care Group, whose insights into the future of adult social care were not only enlightening but also deeply inspiring. Kevin began his talk with a quote that resonated with everyone in the room: "Adult social care is both an art and a science, bound by the complexity of human emotions." This perfectly encapsulates the dual challenges we face in this field—balancing the emotional and practical needs of those we care for. 🎭🔬 Kevin emphasised the urgent need for fair funding reform in adult social care. It’s clear that without adequate resources, the quality of care and the well-being of both carers and those they care for will significantly suffer. He also highlighted the importance of cultural shifts within our organisations. As we evolve, embracing changes in our approach can lead to meaningful progress and enhance the care we provide. 💡🔄 Moreover, Kevin discussed how crucial the widespread adoption of technology is in transforming adult social care. From improving operational efficiencies to providing better care through advanced monitoring systems, technology stands as a pillar that can support this sector's future. 🖥️💪 It was an enlightening experience to see so many dedicated professionals in one place, all committed to advancing the field of adult social care. Let’s continue these important conversations and work together towards a future where every individual receives the care and respect they deserve. #CareShowcase #AdultSocialCare #InnovationInCare #HealthcareLeadership

The Power of Community: Connecting with Other Caregivers for Support Discover the immense benefits of connecting with fellow caregivers who are experiencing similar challenges. Learn how to find local resources, share support, and combat feelings of isolation in this informative video. Join us and be part of a nurturing and empowering community. #CaregiverSupport #CommunityConnection #IsolationNoMore #LocalResources #SharedSupport #EmpoweringCommunity #CaregivingJourney #SupportNetwork #FeelingsOfAbandonment #NourishingConnections

"The last thing services should do is do things to people. Services should be doing things with people." - Jez Harris, Expert by experience. To celebrate #CoProductionWeek, experts by experience, Jez Harris and Isaac Samuels; Kirstie Haines, our Principal Improvement Adviser and Rebecca Bauers, Director for people with a learning disability and autistic people at the Care Quality Commission talked to us about the importance of coproduction at our recent in-person event. #CoProduction is the process of working in partnership with people who receive care, carers and families to design, commission and deliver services. They also explained why councils should consider taking part in a Partners in Care and Health peer review. Our peer reviews are an important part of coproduction. They are voluntary in nature and are aimed at supporting adult social care teams to think on how to develop and improve services for people with a learning disability and autistic people. Peer reviews are not inspections or about assurance and should be seen as ‘critical friends’, however they can be a valuable contribution or provide evidence for CQC assessments. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_tsmpfX #CoProWeek #CoProductionWeek #SocialCare #CoProduction

Mosaic’s well developed and integrated person centered processes colour and shape what the person as a client and family experience, our frontline care teams (many whom have been with us for 10 years or more), and our client services (similarly) and community engagement teams all the way up to senior management. The standard model is however typically task orientated, siloed, and medically focused, emphasizing incapacity rather than intrinsic capacity. Much of care today has little time for addressing social emotional needs, hobbies, interests, community, social connections and human meaning. We believe it is a dangerous marketplace that assumes care is the same and all care is basic. Differentiating the Mosaic model from the standard service model is becoming more and more difficult as more and more organizations incorporate person centered terminology in their communications. The other day I overheard a health care professional commenting on how Mosaic was no different from any other care provider in the community. The inference appeared to be that words were cheap. Fortunately, I was able to spend time explaining our differences and reversed this opinion. With respect to our community outreach, we would like to thank those who likewise reach out to us: to those who participate, attend, and enrich our programs, to those who collaborate and invest in the community, to those who volunteer and sponsor. This bigger frame enriches us all and informs and underpins our lives and our model of care.

Navigating the complex world of adoption can be emotionally overwhelming. Our guide explores the 7 core issues to help people who have been adopted, #adoptiveparents, and #birthparents find common ground: https://hubs.la/Q02dwKwC0

Grounded in resilience, the Communities of Care Summit has something for everyone, whether you’d like to learn, network, or engage in self-care. Our hope is that all attendees leave the summit with a sense of empowerment. https://lnkd.in/g2yxNjZv

Fostering partnerships between organizations is the key to achieving equitable access to care. Our latest article looks at how innovative programming from community organizations can work together to help underserved communities: #Healthcare #Community https://bit.ly/3zXm4WV

Is your loved one feeling lonely? 💔 Discover how community engagement can spark joy and connection! Learn about valuable activities seniors can participate in with Ideal Caregivers 4u. Explore more at https://bit.ly/3VNJwga #SeniorCare

Fostering partnerships between organizations is the key to achieving equitable access to care. Our latest article looks at how innovative programming from community organizations can work together to help underserved communities: #Healthcare #Community https://bit.ly/3WEGNHR