Sarah McClinton

Chief Social Worker for Adults

Local Authorities: Leaders in Community Mental Health

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Introductions by Sarah McClinton and Robert Lewis Local Authorities: Leaders in Community Mental Health by Christina Cheney In recent years, approaches to mental health support have shifted towards more community based and socially informed care. This shift recognises that mental …

Open call for evidence - Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices

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The pandemic was a critical period in our history that highlighted more than ever the need for human contact. As we faced unprecedented times and restrictions to our liberty to mix socially and see our family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, …

Welcoming the Casey Commission

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Baroness Louise Casey has begun her role as Chair of the Independent Commission (the Commission) into Adult Social Care. Baroness Casey marked the formal start of the Commission by chairing a roundtable with people with first-hand experience of the social …

The value of social workers in healthcare

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Sarah McClinton, The Chief Social Worker for Adults: I am delighted to present this blog from Mark Nicholas, Clinical Director, Social Care Lead and National Head of Profession for Social Care Informatics at NHS England. Mark provides invaluable insights into …