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Tag Archives: postaweek2011
Listen and learn – growing old in 21st century Britain! #cherwell
It takes a certain amount of courage to ask people to tell you what they think of you. And it takes a relaxed, informal atmosphere to encourage people to be open and honest. And so it was when Cherwell Care, … Continue reading
Red cards for Local Authorities not leading the way with personalisation!
Well, what a difference a day makes! Yesterday, I was planning to post a rather stroppy blog as I keep hearing tales of frustration and disillusionment as the personalisation agenda struggles to keep on the rails in the current financial … Continue reading
London meeting – personalisation group to revolutionise social care
“Never underestimate how a small group of committed people can change the world—indeed it is the only thing that ever has!” – Margaret Mead This week’s blog is in the form of a photo diary summarising the recent meeting in … Continue reading
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Tagged choice and control, health, make a difference, personalisation, postaweek2011, public sector
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E-people become real people!
“Never underestimate how a small group of committed people can change the world – indeed it is the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead. Well, we haven’t changed the world yet but a small group of very committed … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, health, personalisation, social care, social media
Tagged carers, choice, choice and control, health, make a difference, outcomes, personalisation, postaweek2011, social care, Whose Shoes?
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One size fits all is cheaper and easier… but we all want choice
One of my favourite local pubs has closed down and I’m pretty upset about it. I LIKED that pub… … but to be honest, I didn’t actually go there very often. Choice comes at a price. It has to be … Continue reading
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Tagged choice, choice and control, creative, disability, enable, health, personalisation, postaweek2011, social care
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We all need a Jiminy Cricket
Too short for a blog Too long for a tweet Do I cut it right down? Or add some more meat? A very short blogpost this week. Just sharing a lovely conversation I had with an inspiring new contact last … Continue reading
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Tagged conscience, cricket, health, integrity, make a difference, outcomes, postaweek2011, simplicity, social care
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Social media is here to stay! Learn to love it!
It is fascinating to be part of the evolution of something new – something that changes, irrevocably, the way we work and the way we communicate. We are the proud owners of a ZX80 – the first affordable home computer. … Continue reading
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Tagged carers, co-production, disability, health, New types of worker, NTofW2011, outcomes, personalisation, postaweek2011, public sector, Putting People First, service users, social care, social media, Twitter
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In the shoes of…an older person (Tweeting from the Later Life conference)
I attended the “Later Life” conference at the Barbican Centre in London last week. It was a great event with some impressive speakers. As always, however, I was looking to cut through the hype and be “in the shoes” of … Continue reading
Whose Shoes? A catalyst for change in health and social care 