We're pleased to share that London Borough of Bexley has successfully gone live with Imosphere's Connected Toolkit for Adult Social Care V10!

A huge well done and thank you to everyone involved from both London Borough of Bexley and Imosphere! 🎉

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Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2026 to 2027 Grant determination for the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme in the financial year 2026 to 2027.

Details of the #AdultSocialCare Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2026 to 2027 have been announced. #LDSS www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-grant-determination-2026-to-2027

Over 11 months after the request was made, we have complete Care and Support Plans. What a struggle. #AdultSocialCare is not easy to navigate.

We understand that transitioning from child to adult services can be a stressful time for both the child and the carer/s. Our team are here and provide clear, understandable advice tailored to each person’s individual circumstances: bit.ly/4l2FooS

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Bedford Borough faces twin challenge over improvement plans and adult social care failings - Bedford Independent Councillors have raised concerns over Bedford Borough Council’s complex improvement plan governance as the authority...

Councillors have warned that the council's governance arrangements are so complex they risk blurring accountability...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #ImprovementPlan #AdultSocialCare #BestValue #Scrutiny #LocalAuthority

CQC finds delays, safeguarding gaps and carers’ concerns in Bedford Borough Council's adult social care - Bedford Independent Bedford Borough Council’s adult social care services require improvement, with the CQC highlighting delays in assessments, safeguarding...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlighted delays in assessments and reviews, weaknesses in safeguarding, and poor experiences among unpaid carers...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #CQC #AdultSocialCare

Adult social care reform was in the spotlight at the Nuffield Trust Summit after Baroness Louise Casey called for a “national reckoning” for the sector.

The NCF has responded, highlighting role of not-for-profit providers in shaping the future.
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Promotional graphic for a Smith Square Debates event titled “Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for adult social care reform?” Taking place 24 March, 5.15pm–8.00pm. Speakers listed: Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Rt Hon Dame Patricia Hewitt DBE, Rt Hon Damian Green, and Richard Humphries. Venue: 18 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ.

Join our Smith Square Debate: Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for ASC reform? This high-profile debate brings people connected to #AdultSocialCare together to consider the role of #LocalGov in a future reformed system. Full details at: https://orlo.uk/3QwV1

V10 of the Connected Toolkit is here. Built with councils. Built for practice. Co-developed with councils and shaped by lived experience. See what's changed.

We’ve just released V10 of the Adult Social Care Connected Toolkit, and the most important thing about it is how it was made. Read more: www.imosphere.com/post/v10-of-...

#AdultSocialCare #CareAct #LocalGovernment #PublicSectorTech #PersonCentredCare #Imosphere #ConnectedToolkit

This week's IL newsletter: “A moment of reckoning” – Baroness Casey warns England’s fragile #AdultSocialCare system is nearing a tipping point. #CareReform #CaseyCommission #SocialCareCrisis #IndependentLiving #ILnews
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A Moment of Reckoning | Industry News | Independent Living <p>Adult social care faces a “moment of reckoning”, says Baroness Casey England’s adult social care system is approaching a “moment of reckoning”, according to Baroness Louise Casey, who has warned…

Ahead of Wednesday's IL newsletter: The adult social care system faces a moment of reckoning, warns Baroness Casey #AdultSocialCare #CaseyCommission #SCIE #Carers #IndependentLiving #disabled

Experience Exchange online event to help shape support for autistic adults in Warwickshire

Better support for autistic adults in Warwickshire! 👥

Join our event - hear personal stories and help increase understanding of autism

Thursday 19 March 12–1.30pm

Book
https://orlo.uk/FZe7Z

#ExperienceExchange #autism #socialcare #event #coproduction #adultsocialcare

Promotional graphic for a Smith Square Debates event titled “Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for adult social care reform?” Taking place 24 March, 5.15pm–8.00pm. Speakers listed: Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Rt Hon Dame Patricia Hewitt DBE, Rt Hon Damian Green, and Richard Humphries. Venue: 18 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ.

Join our Smith Square Debate: Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for ASC reform? This high-profile debate brings people connected to #AdultSocialCare together to consider the role of #LocalGov in a future reformed system. Full details at: https://orlo.uk/8ZLwl

In case you missed it: Catch up on our recent webinar and read the insights, where we explored how inconsistent assessment practice is quietly shaping outcomes, assurance and trust, in #AdultSocialCare.

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#CareActAssessments #PersonCentred #SocialCare #Imosphere

Definition of ‘adult social care nursing’ highlights complexity of the role A new study has provided what is claimed to be the first formal definition of ‘adult social care nursing’.

A new study has provided what is claimed to be the first formal definition of ‘adult social care nursing’ in a bid to challenge misconceptions and promote the skills of the workforce.

#AdultSocialCare #Nursing #NHS #Nurse #GPNs

#AdultSafeguarding #ExChangeWales #AdultSocialCare #SocialCare #SocialCareResearch

#AdultSafeguarding #WelshResearch #AdultSocialCare #SocialCare #SocialCareResearch

Ending postcode variation: What councils are learning about Care Act assessment practice Read the insights from our recent webinar, where we explored how inconsistent assessment practice is quietly shaping outcomes, assurance and trust.

Variation in Care Act assessment practice is something many councils recognise - but don’t always have time to step back and address.

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#AdultSocialCare #CareActAssessment #SocialCarePractice #LocalGovernment #SocialCareReform #Imosphere

Adult Safeguarding Conference 2026 – ExChange ExChange

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Sign up to free conference events on our website:
www.exchangewales.org/adult-safegu...

#AdultSafeguarding #SocialCare #SocialWork #AdultSocialCare

#AdultSocialCare #SocialCare #SocialCareResearch #ExChangeWales

This week's IL newsletter: Latest CASCAIDr snippets – Failings in care continuity and post-hospital planning highlight why CASCAIDr’s legal insights remain essential reading. #CASCAIDr #CareAct #AdultSocialCare #OmbudsmanFindings #DisabilityNews #ILnews
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Registered nurses wanted for focus groups on opportunities and challenges in adult social care.

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#AdultSafeguarding #ExChangeWales #AdultSocialCare #SocialCare #SocialCareResearch

We've submitted evidence to the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care. This Commission will recommend how to reform the adult social care system. Casey Commission - Independent Commission on Adult Social Care. Think Ahead Logo

At the top of the graphic is a Think Ahead logo and Casey Commission - Independent Commission on Adult Social Care. Read our full recommendations on the website - thinkahead.org/news.

We've submitted evidence to the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.

We're calling for: 

1. Modern, integrated systems
2. Social, holistic support
3. Workforce investment

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Quote emphasizing a shift from institutional systems to neighborhood care and trust-based relationships in social care commissioning.

📣 EARLY BIRD tickets on sale — don’t miss out, join us at Commissioning for the Future of Social Care in Winchester on 25th March
🎟️ Tickets + more info at: https://ow.ly/1zfc50XK9ST

#FutureOfCare #SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #CommissioningCare #NeighbourhoodCare #AdultSocialCare

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The biggest issue of delayed discharge is waits for adult social care. This is impacting everything from A&E waits to surgery delays. We have to fix social care or everything else collapses. #adultsocialcare

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This week's IL newsletter: Response to NAO frailty report – Care England reacts to a damning NAO report on how the NHS supports people living with frailty. #NAOFrailtyReport #NHS #FrailtySupport #AdultSocialCare #CareEngland
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Event on 25th March 2026 about commissioning the future of social care with early bird special offer.

List highlighting why commissioning must evolve, including rising demand, unstable markets, and short-term focus.

List of key takeaways including adaptable working models, evidence for business cases, council examples, practical insights, and reform relationships.

📣 An exciting opportunity to connect with the commissioners and providers shaping the future of adult social care 👉 join us on 25th March 2026
🎟️ Tickets + more info at: https://ow.ly/1zfc50XK9ST

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