LCAS updates shared from the CPA, April 15th 2025
- Community of practice discussion forum
Join the conversation! Register or login to join our online discussions, engagement and consultations on topics affecting Care Providers. Join here.
- Adult social care workforce survey: April 2025
Responses reveal: 71.0% of provider locations found the current workforce recruitment situation challenging 37.0% were concerned about sustaining the current level of service delivery over the next 6 months. Full report here.
- Latest update on Clade Ib mpox – 7 April 2025
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) latest updates on Clade Ib mpox. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected a single confirmed human case of Clade Ib mpox where the case had no reported travel history and no reported link with previously confirmed cases in the UK.
More work is ongoing to determine where the individual, who is resident in the North East of England, may have caught the infection. Details here.
- UKHSA launches campaign to tackle misconceptions on antibiotics
The digital campaign will be headed by a new mascot, ‘Andi Biotic’, who is on a ‘one-pill’ mission to help young adults keep antibiotics working. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a new digital campaign to help keep antibiotics working and tackle the threat of antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat. New attitudinal research by UKHSA highlights that almost half of the UK population (42%) are concerned about how the issue affects them. Yet, over half (54%) are either unsure there’s anything they can individually do to prevent antibiotics becoming less effective at treating infections (28%) or incorrectly believe there’s nothing they can personally do (26%). Details here.
- Shaping how good leadership is defined and assessed by the Care Quality Commission
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) and the National Co-production Advisory Group (NCAG) are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to define what good leadership looks like in health and social care. This work will help shape how good leadership is defined and will inform the way CQC assesses well-led. Details here.
- REMINDER 10 Year Health Plan Update – Survey open on ‘Priorities for Change’ Closes Monday 14 April.
An updated survey has been published on Change.NHS.uk calling for views on emerging ideas from the 10 Year Health Plan engagement process so far. To help finalise the Plan, the new questionnaire asks for insights on people’s individual preferences as staff and potential patients.
The survey is open until 5pm on Monday 14 April. After this, the activities on the Change NHS website will close as the development of the Plan is finalised. Survey here. Join the conversation here. Easy read here.
- NHS invites millions to book Covid-19 jab
The NHS national booking system has opened for 7.5 million eligible people to book in their spring Covid-19 vaccination. Since Tuesday (1 April), the first spring Covid-19 vaccines have been delivered by NHS staff. Details, and a communications toolkit for stakeholders here. Booking system here.
- REMINDER: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): vaccination for older adults – updated resources
Earlier this month, the NHS announced that it was inviting around 1.3 million older people to get the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. Invites have been issued to people not yet vaccinated against RSV who are aged 75-79 or turned 80 after 1 September 2024, encouraging them to book an appointment with their GP.
Announcement here. Guidance here. Translated versions of the guide here.
- REMINDER: Flu Vaccine Offer 2025 to 2026
The national flu immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 letter published on Thursday 13 February sets out guidance for flu vaccination for the 2025 to 2026 season.
The letter confirms that there are no changes to the eligible cohorts and that the offer of a flu vaccination for certain adult social care workers is also the same as last year. Further details on eligibility and the operation of the programme are included in the letter.
The programme is expected to start in October, with the majority of the vaccinations to be completed by the end of November, so that individuals are vaccinated for optimal protection during the highest risk period. Further communications will be announced in advance of the start of the programme. Correspondence here.
Digital Care Hub
- Call to Action on AI in social care
On 27 March 2025, over 150 participants gathered for the first-ever AI Summit in Social Care, a groundbreaking event bringing together care providers, social care staff, individuals drawing on care and support, tech suppliers, local authorities, academics, national bodies, and regulators. The summit was the culmination of a 12-month collaborative effort co-led by the Institute for Ethics in AI, the Digital Care Hub, and Casson Consulting. At the summit, a Call to Action, Guidance, and a Pledge for Tech Suppliers were launched, aimed at ensuring that AI, especially generative AI, is developed and used responsibly, ethically, and inclusively within the sector. Everyone in the sector is encouraged to endorse the Call to Action, and all tech suppliers to sign up to the pledge.
Feedback to date has been incredibly positive, and it is just the start. A new alliance will be formed to take forward this work. To keep in touch, sign up to Digital Care Hub’s newsletter and check social media using #AIinSocialCare.
Find out more, and sign up click here.
- Cutting edge tech introduced in social care
Care leaders will be trained to use cutting-edge technology to improve patient care, free up staff time and help people live independently in their own homes. More details here.
- The background to the Oxford Project: The responsible Use of Generative AI in Social Care
To hear how the Oxford Project began, click here.
This White Paper describes the Oxford collaboration on the responsible use of generative AI in adult social care.
It includes: background to the project, use cases of generative AI in social care, policy and regulation issues, the collaborative approach taken by the project, the definition of the responsible use of generative AI in adult social care, and plans for next steps.
Care Show
The Care Show takes place at Excel London on April 30th & May 1st. LCAS is holding a live event on May 1st – Care Leaders & Registered Managers’ Live Show: How to Lead with Confidence whilst Navigating Challenges – 13:30-14:00 in the Keynote Theatre. To attend the show get your free ticket – https://care-show-london-2025.reg.buzz/?affiliate=5ec45f2f59ec430b97965fd2f3ea9db5e8db834101297dff80bb5531f74dd40e&utm_source=google,google&utm_medium=cpc,cpc&utm_campaign=NBE&lb_tracesourcecode=google
SEL Sponsored Recruitment event. This will be held in the Council Chamber at Bromley Civic Centre on May 21st, 10.30 – 3.15. Further details will be forwarded shortly with booking details as places are limited. If you’d like to book a place now, please contact either
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Peter Webb peter@lcasforum.org 07956878901
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Dudley Sawyerr dudley@lcasforum.org 07984466130
