We are a national charity working for an inclusive society where everyone has the support they need to live a good life and make a valued contribution.
New resources for organising inclusive and insightful events
New resources for organising inclusive and insightful events People’s lived experiences of health and social care can bring insight and ideas that have positive implications for the development of policy and practice in public services. Yet, too often, the voices of people who draw on care and support are missing from events and debates that shape the policies and programmes that affect their lives. Social Care Future, In Control and Think Local Act Personal teamed…
People Power, making our voices heard
People Power, Making our voices heard As part of the “people power” initiative being supported by the National Lottery we now have a people finder page for event organisers, publication editors, news media and others to connect with a diverse range of people who draw on long term heath and social care to live their lives. The importance of equality, diversity, co producing and inclusion is finally getting some recognition and we know organisations…
Welcoming Ava onto our website
Welcoming Ava onto our website AccessAva is robot (sometimes called a chatbot or Artificial intelligence). It can give you information and guidance about Health and Social Care at any time and it is FREE to use! Ava will ask you some questions to find out more about you and your issue. From your answers, it will give you information and guidance. It can even draft you a template letter, which you can personalise to send to your…