William Eichler 18 May 2023

Guidance to support social care digitisation published

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The Government has published new guidance to help local authorities and care providers develop digital skills and drive digital transformation.

The What Good Looks Like framework and digital skills framework will support staff, providers and local authorities to benefit from new technology, according to the Department of Health and Social Care.

Minister for care Helen Whately said: ‘Technology embedded into care and support can be transformative both for people who need care and staff in the sector.

‘Innovative technology in care settings improves care and can increase the time that care workers spend with the people they care for.

'The guidance and standards published today will give social care staff the support they need to improve their digital capabilities.’

Cllr David Fothergill, chair of the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Community Wellbeing Board, said: ‘This guidance is designed to support local authorities and care providers of all sizes and types to modernise and improve the way they deliver care, such as expanded social care record systems in their areas. It will help support staff and put in place a better system that frees up more time for care.’

For more on health and social transformation check out our feature, 'Health & care transformation: What do we need to consider?'

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