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VODG Weekly Brief
14 Nov 2022

VODG briefing: the essential roundup of sector news for member organisations – 14 November 2022

 

 

The much-anticipated State of the Social Sector Survey has been launched, enabling you to have a say on the key challenges and pressures affecting your social organisation.

With the cost-of-living crisis affecting VODG member organisations and the people they support, it has never been more important to ensure that we build that ‘big picture’ of what is happening across the membership, as well as ensuring the detail around the everyday challenges for your organisation is recorded and used in VODG’s advocacy on behalf of our members.
 
We are getting consistent feedback from VODG members about the many challenges facing organisations supporting disabled people as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. We know that increased costs are greatly impacting the people and services who support disabled people and their families. Having your say in this survey will make a big difference in ensuring that asks to Government are evidence-based and targeted at where the support is needed the most.
 
Complete the survey here.
 
Rhidian Hughes | VODG Chief Executive  
 
 

Sector news

 
Fact sheet on Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action.
 
Resource for nursing and midwifery professionals
registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
 
Boris Johnson’s flagship policy on social care reportedly will not be introduced before 2025.
 
 
New analysis published by TUC shows that non-disabled workers now earn a sixth more than disabled workers.
 
Carers UK calls on NHS to prioritise unpaid carers when addressing treatment backlog.
 
JRF report establishes connections between financial insecurity and poor mental health.
 
 
Joint Committee investigates impact of draft Bill on children and young people, and people with learning disabilities or autism.
 
NAO examines whether Government understands what is needed to identify and support vulnerable adolescents.
 
NICE guideline covers advocacy for people using health and social care services in all adult settings.
 
 
Review of six 'tests' expected to be met when considering major health care reconfigurations in London.
 
Interactive tool to explore how health changed in each local authority area.
 
Stuart Andrew MP has been appointed as the new charities minister.
 
 
Digital tool to help staff provide person-centred support consistently so that people can do things for themselves in ways they prefer.
 
Latest updates from Digital Social Care, including information about Topol Digital Fellowship.
 
Latest news from Skills for Care, including launch of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
 
 

Comment and opinion

 
The key reasons why Rishi Sunak should press ahead with the cap on social care costs.
 
Why social care teams need to reflect the communities they support.
 
 
Nursing Time Awards 2022 with added social care!
 
If you build it, will they come?
 
Why the social model of disability is the way forward.
 
 

Member news

 
United Response publish a helpful guide for those supporting people with learning disabilities or autism so everyone can have an enjoyable Christmas.
 
 

VODG events

 
An opportunity for member CEOs and chair of trustees’ to help shape VODG’s future and vote on resolutions. Following the AGM, we will hear from, and debate with, renowned keynote speaker Lord Victor Adebowale CBE, followed by an evening of networking, drinks and canapés.
 
 
Registration open for upcoming VODG HR directors' network meeting. An opportunity for members of the network to discuss relevant issues.
 
Registration open for upcoming VODG Learning and Development network meeting. An opportunity for learning and development leads to discuss relevant issues.
 
 
A meeting for members of the network to discuss relevant issues.
 
An opportunity for marcomms specialists to come together to share insights.
 
An opportunity for finance directors to discuss current topics including inadequacy funding to deliver a quality service.
 
 

Sector events

 
Homecare Association and Digital Social Care are bringing together thought leaders, digital experts and innovators in digital products and services under one roof for an inspiring event.
 
An opportunity to connect with other learning disability nurses working in similar settings, share experiences, and discuss support needs, hosted by RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum - Find event and ticket information.
 
 
 
 
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