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𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀  🛡️ Effective governance is crucial for the safety and quality of aged care. We’re focusing on improving governance systems across residential and home services. Let’s raise the bar together 🤝 📘 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gywUiEsm #ACQSC #AgedCare #GovernanceMatters 

Newcastle City Council are one of 20 local authority areas who are working with Alcohol Change UK to develop a national guidance document on appropriate accommodation options for vulnerable and dependent drinkers that services find difficult to engage into mainstream treatment. To support this work they’ve created a survey which will be of interest to people who encounter alcohol-dependent drinkers in their work.  This could include #DrugAndAlcohol workers practitioners or managers in #AdultSocialCare, #MentalHealthServices, #Housing and #Homelessness, primary and secondary #Healthcare, #Police, #DomesticAbuse, #Probation and #CommunitySafety. Here’s a link to the survey so you can get your views heard to help inform this much needed piece of work (and *please share* with any colleagues you think might want to inform this work!) https://lnkd.in/eZvDFJUD

📢 Today we have published part 3 of the RR3 Special Interest Group on Accommodation report - https://lnkd.in/eU6bWDpv This report looks at the challenges faced by people leaving prison in accessing adequate housing-related support. The report found: 👉 A lack of resources and expertise in housing support 👉 Shortage of specialist move-accommodation 👉 Limited women-only options 👉 Short-term contracts and stagnant funding 👉 Siloed support systems 👉 Increased complexity of needs From ensuring that the necessary level of support is received, to overcoming the limitations of current commissioned services, the report sets out practical measures designed to mitigate key issues. 📖 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eU6bWDpv #RR3 #ReducingReoffending #Accommodation #Voluntarysector #Criminaljustice

Do you have questions about the many ways automatic doors can benefit elder care facilities? AAADM has answers in this specially prepared white paper: https://ow.ly/h9tQ50TJTva. #ElderCareFacilities #NursingHomes #AutomaticDoors #Accessibility #ADA #BuildingUpgrades #FacilityManagement

Have a concern in Hardeeville? The new Hardeeville Hears and Helps citizen portal is here! From public works to public safety, report any issue with ease. https://lnkd.in/efV4EmcZ #Hardeeville #CommunitySupport #CitizenPortal

NCRA Convenes Technical Planning Meeting On Proposed By-Laws For CRVS In Communities. Headquarters, King Harman Road As a way of taking Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) and Identity Management System in Sierra Leone to communities, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has convened a Technical Planning meeting with key stakeholders involved in Local Government Administration on Proposed by-laws at community level to enhance the efficiency of CRVS in Sierra Leone. This meeting was precipitated by the NCRA Report on Vital Statistics 2022. The report shows the need for engagement with key actors in local governance to strengthen Civil registration, especially Births and Deaths registration in rural communities across the country. According to Director General of the NCRA, by-laws, once developed in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will help the NCRA provide more data on the population of Sierra Leone covering the occurrence and characteristics of Vital Events occurring in the communities in Sierra Leone in real time. In attendance are Paramount Chiefs, Tribal Heads, and Representatives from the MoLGCA, MoH, MoSW, Law Officer's Department, SLP, Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone, FCC, Local Councils, SLRSA, Sierra Leone Driver’s Union and Bike Rider's Association. #MinistryofEnvironmentForestandClimateChange #ministeroftechonology #ministerofgenderaffairs #ministerofenvironmentandclimatechange #ministerofcommunication #MinisterOfForeignAffairs #WorldBank #ecowas #scca #fcc #britishhighcommission https://lnkd.in/dWpaHWhe

As we head towards Anzac Day on 25 April, it’s important to pay extra attention on the roads. With the public holiday falling on a Thursday this year, many people are planning to turn the holiday into a four-day long weekend. In an effort to promote safe driving and keep the community safe, double demerit points will be in place from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 28 April. At Jameson Law, we understand that sometimes mistakes happen. Should you find yourself in need of legal guidance regarding traffic offences or any road-related concerns, our team is here to support you. Drive safely, avoid double demerit points, and help keep this Anzac Day period incident-free.

When is Assisted Living an option? One way to know is when living at home becomes unsafe. For instance, a senior who frequently falls in the home despite having mobility aids like a rollator or a walker, may need to go into assisted living. Another instance is despite having home care, a senior needs more help than the maximum hours a home care agency can give. So, issues of safety and/or an increase of care needs are indicators of when a senior needs to transition into assisted living.

REVITALIZATION MATTERS: With accessible green spaces that have a positive influence on community well-being, the project will also enhance public health and safety. https://lnkd.in/gf7fHKe4