This Week in Social Care🔎

Meet the Tool Saving Councils Hours in Capturing Meeting Minutes

We had a lot of questions and engagement about how the Agilisys Meeting Minutes tool works – so we thought we would share more!​

We spoke with Agilisys and they told us that councils across the country are already using it to streamline general meeting minutes, record safeguarding discussions, and audit meetings across Children’s and Adult Social Care. ​

Whether you are supporting frontline teams or just want to free up time spent on paperwork, this tool is built to help.​

1. Add your personalised Meeting Minutes bot​

   Sync it to your calendar and set preferences – like whether it should join all meetings or only those you host.​

2. Bot auto-joins and records​

   The bot will automatically join your virtual meetings based on your settings and start recording.​

3. Get your meeting summary​

   After the call, you will receive an email with a full transcription and personalised meeting insights.​

Quick Reads📖

HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENTS

Resident Doctors' Strike Confirmed Amid Government-Union Discussions And NHS Challenges

Resident doctor strikes in England are set to proceed despite government talks, sparking concerns over patient care amid planned service cancellations. Stuart Andrew has been appointed shadow health secretary, bringing experience from the British Heart Foundation. Maternity failings could cost the NHS £27.4 billion, prompting a national investigation.

SPECIAL EDUCATION REFORM

Government's Reform Plans For Special Educational Needs Raise Parental Concerns

The UK government's proposed overhaul of special educational needs threatens to reduce essential support and funding, risking the welfare of nearly two million young people. Parents and advocacy groups express concern that eliminating individual EHCPs in favour of expanded mainstream school units will lead to inadequate service provision. The lack of firm details adds to fears that these reforms are merely cost-cutting measures.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Digital Service Advancements and Fraud Prevention Mark HM Land Registry's Progress

HM Land Registry's Annual Report 2024-25 outlines enhancements in digital capabilities, leading to quicker property registration, which is crucial for the £9 trillion property market in England and Wales. Notably, over 3,000 users employ their datasets monthly, indicating the assets' significance in asset management and risk analysis. The report also highlights successful fraud prevention measures, blocking over £59 million in fraudulent applications, enhancing trust in property transactions.

SOCIAL CARE MICROSOFT SYSTEMS

New Adult Social Care System Launches In Torbay For Improved Efficiency

SEND REFORMS

Concerns Over Removing EHCP Rights for Children with SEND

The potential restriction or removal of EHCPs for children with SEND threatens to limit essential support. This decision risks shifting financial burdens from local authorities to schools, many of which are already underfunded, thereby jeopardising the education and development of affected children. It is crucial to uphold and enforce existing legal rights for SEND students rather than reducing their access to vital services.