National Information

Putting People First – a shared vision and commitment to the transformation of Adult Social Care

Information from Central Government about reform of public services, enabling people to live their own lives as they wish, confident that services are of high quality, are safe and promote their own individual needs for independence, well-being and dignity. Further Information Here.

Government launch National Carers Strategy - 'Carers at the heart of 21 st Century families and communities'

The Government's National Strategy for Carers was launched on 10 th June 2008.  The following link will take you to the Department of Health's webpage ‘New Deal for Carers' where you can find information about the background to the strategy as well as download the full document: Further Information Here.

Better Government for Older People (BGOP)

http://www.bgop.org.uk/home.aspx

This link will take you to the BGOP website home page.  The following extract form the website explains what the BGOP do:

BGOP provides subscribers with impetus and practical support to bring about the changing public service agenda locally:

• How to organise services in accordance with new policy directions from central Government and national agencies (e.g. Comprehensive Performance Assessment, Link-Age, National Service Framework)
• Examples of innovative and good practice, as acknowledged by regulators and peers
• Dialogue between policy makers, practitioners and older people
• Support from peers, BGOP team members and other sources of expertise
• Regular resources including BGOP's journal Stratagem; research and policy publications; seminars and conferences; website; emailed updates on the latest news and opportunities