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. HAB meeting 19 May 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  9. HAB meeting 17 March 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  10. HAB meeting 20 January 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  11. HAB meeting 25 November 2021

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  12. HAB meeting 7 October 2021

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  13. HAB meeting 17 June 2021

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  14. HAB meeting 15 April 2021

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  15. HAB meeting 18 February 2021

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  16. HAB meeting 17 December 2020

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  17. HAB meeting 21 July 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Advisory Board in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  18. HAB meeting 17 November 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  19. HAB meeting 15 October 2020

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  20. HAB meeting 19 March 2023

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  21. HAB meeting 29 June 2023

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  22. HAB meeting 21 September 2023

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  23. HAB meeting 16 November 2023

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    Our November meeting will include an update our Annual Report from 2022 - 2023.

  24. HAB meeting 25 January 2024

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    We've had to move the meeting to 25 January due to current workloads.

    The meeting will be an opportunity for our new chair to review current and future priorities with the HAB members.