1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. Shining a light on the struggles surrounding social care

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    Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. We want to understand what life is like when you can’t get support or if the support you get just isn’t enough.

  3. Take part in the NIHR unmet health and care needs in people aged 60 and over survey.

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    The National Institute for Health and Social Care Research Innovation Observatory is currently seeking views about areas of unmet health and care needs in people aged 60 and over.

  4. Getting social care right starts with good information and advice

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    Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.

  5. Making a complaint about social care services – what should you expect

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    Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services

  6. How should social care support you?

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    People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to guidelines.

  7. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  8. What is your experience of SEND provision in Halton?

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    It has been eight years since the Children and Families Act 2014 introduced significant changes to the delivery of education, health and social care services to children and young people (aged 0–25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

    A joint Care Quality Commission/Ofsted inspection of Halton’s SEND provision in March 2017, whilst highlighting examples of good practice and improvement, identified areas for development, setting out specific areas for improvement.

  9. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Living with autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.