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Melody Powell

We spoke to Melody, a disabled woman in her twenties, who uses a power chair and relies on carers for support. She shared some insights into how digital technology has impacted her life.

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Featuring the digital projects being delivered in the adult social care sector with funding from DHSCs digital social care programme, supported by ICSs.

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Visit us at The National Children and Adults Services Conference, Bournemouth International Conference Centre (BIC) this week (29 November – 1 December).

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Digital ways of working will only be helpful if people have the confidence to be able to use technology. Skills for Care has support available to help those in adult social care grow their digital confidence.

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Adult social care providers have a duty to ensure information is kept safe and secure.

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Applications for the Topol Digital Fellowship programme opened on Monday 23 October and close on Monday 20 November.

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and a good time for care providers to think about their digital arrangements and consider the less obvious risks.

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Preet Shergill

Here's my reflection on what I've learned from the Topol Digital Fellowship and why I believe others in the field (of social care) should consider applying.

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In this blog Shantelle gives an update on our care technology funding offer following its launch in April 2023.