Data

New handbook of definitions for social care outcomes framework

Submitted by Huw on Wed, 23/11/2011 - 17:58

The Department of Health has published a handbook of definitions for the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework. This data definitions handbook sets out the technical detail of each measure in the framework.

Looked after children - numbers rise and participation worsens

Submitted by Huw on Thu, 29/09/2011 - 09:52

The proportion of care leavers not in education, employment or training has increased from 32 per cent in 2010 to 33 per cent in 2011 according to figures released by the Department of Health. 65,520 children were looked after at 31 March 2011, an increase of two per cent on 2010 and the highest number since 1987.

Key Facts and data

The latest statistical information we have for England is for 2011-12.

In 2011-12, 7.1 per cent of adults with learning disabilities aged 18-64 and known to Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs) were in paid employment. It was higher amongst males (7.9%) than females (6.1%).
The equivalent overall figure for 2010-11 was 6.6% with female adults with learning disabilities in paid employment (5.6%) being lower than for males (7.4%) (NI 146)

Adult social care outcomes 2011-12

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Adult social care outcomes 2011-12 - disaggregated figures

2010-11 indicators - final report

2010-11 indicators - disaggregated figures NI146

2010-11 indicators - disaggregated figures NI150

Department of Health 2011 - 2012 social care outcomes framework

Publisher:

Dept of Health

Topics:

Local authorities, Dept of Health, Social care and Data

Type:

Response and Policy document

The Department of Health response to the consultation on adult social care outcomes and framework document providing more detail on the specific areas agreed for inclusion in the first Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF), for the year from April 2011.

The handbook of definitions, response and framework are included.

Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework: Handbook of definitions

Transparency in Outcomes: consultation response

Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework 2011-12

DH publishes 2011-12 social care outcomes framework

Submitted by Huw on Thu, 31/03/2011 - 16:28

The Department of Health has published its response to the consultation on adult social care outcomes and published a framework document providing more detail on the specific areas agreed for inclusion in the first Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF), for the year from April 2011.

Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities: Call for evidence

Submitted by Huw on Sun, 06/03/2011 - 01:00

DWP has issued a call for evidence around the sharing of customer data between DWP and local authorities, in relation to the provision of welfare services.

First Fines Issued for Data Protection Breaches

Submitted by Huw on Mon, 17/01/2011 - 13:30

Data
Quality

The Information Commissioner now has the power to fine businesses up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act. Fines will be made when, in the opinion of the Information Commissioner, the breach is likely to cause damage or distress to the individual whose confidentially has been breached.

Databases and quality improvement systems

Publisher:

BASE

Topics:

Quality, Supported employment and Data

Type:

Quality Improvement and Article

All agencies need a means of collecting data on client contact & progress and employer engagement. Many have developed their own systems using formats developed around Excel spreadsheets or Access databases. There are currently two commercial systems available, though if you are aware of others please let us know. This page offers links to the main systems available commercially in the UK.