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Sets out how responsible authorities should ensure continuity of care for adults who receive care and support and move to another country in the UK.
Sets out how health and care systems should support the discharge of people from mental health inpatient settings.
Guidance for councils with adult social services responsibilities (CASSRs) on how to complete the DoLS data return for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period.
Evidence-based advice for partners including local government and the health system on how to effectively identify, treat and prevent high blood pressure (hypertension).
Information for healthcare professionals on the meningococcal B vaccine.
Sets out the government's quality standards for diabetes services.
Guidance and toolkit for front-line healthcare workers.
Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for non-aerosol generating procedures (APGs) in adult social care settings.
Ofsted's variation fees for children’s social care services.
Leaflet given to patients when they are admitted to hospital to prepare them for discharge.
Leaflet given to patients before they are discharged to another place of care.
Information about the mandated national adult social care data returns for the year 2025 to 2026.
Information for care home providers, managers and staff about giving out prescribed medicines and the requirements.
These action cards summarise the responsibilities of health and care staff in the hospital discharge process.
Terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission into adult social care.
Guidance on the £12.5 million regional fund to support migrant care workers impacted by sponsor non-compliance or unethical practice and to reduce poor employment practices.
Details and allocations of Department of Health and Social Care local authority-specific revenue funding for the financial year 2025 to 2026.
Easy read about a new team of people looking at how to change support for adults in England and make it better.
A framework that outlines ways to improve health and social care integration.
List of organisations approved to provide training for people carrying out the role of best interests assessors (BIAs).
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