Commissioning independent advocacy

This resource is aimed at commissioners charged with meeting the new duties to provide advocacy under the Care Act 2014. It will help commissioning officers in local authorities think through their new duties and understand what they are required to do to comply with the new requirements of the Act.

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

A suite of 12 resources which includes short films, reports, at a glance summaries and tools on Independent Mental Health Advocacy. The resources aim to raise awareness and understanding of the IMHA role amongst service users and mental health staff; improve access IMHA, help providing an understand what a good service looks like, and how outcomes can be measured. The resources have been produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence in partnership with The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston.

Commissioning and COVID-19: advice for social care

SCIE's collection of resources for commissioners that discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on commissioning, and ways to move forward.

Carers’ breaks for young carers and young adult carers: Guidance for commissioners and providers

Part of Carers’ breaks: guidance for commissioners and providers

SCIE's guidance for those supporting young carers and young adult carers, focusing on providing breaks and support.

Commissioning during COVID-19 and beyond

Part of Commissioning and COVID-19: advice for social care

This guide focuses on what we can learn from commissioning during the COVID-19 crisis. It discusses how commissioners can work in true partnership with citizens, providers and the community to resolve issues.

Prevention research and practice

Good examples and latest research on preventative approaches and the promotion of wellbeing in adult social care in England.

Hospital discharge and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions (COVID-19)

Part of Commissioning and COVID-19: advice for social care

This guide discusses the lessons learned from hospital discharge and avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights challenges faced and good practice to prevent unnecessary admissions going forward.

Webinar recording: Co-production and communities

Part of COVID-19: Insights and experiences from the sector

SCIE will be looking at how commissioners and communities can work successfully together to maximise the existing resources and provide the best possible outcomes for people.

The future of commissioning for social care

Part of Commissioning and COVID-19: advice for social care

SCIE's latest commissioning guide that focuses on the immediate future of commissioning in light of COVID-19.

Challenges and solutions: commissioning social care during COVID-19

Part of Commissioning and COVID-19: advice for social care

SCIE addresses the commissioning challenges faced by the social care sector during the pandemic and describes what solutions organisations have responded with.