Policy Updates 9th May 2022

The following policy updates have been curated from the week commencing 9th May 2022.

General Updates

Safeguarding Subgroup

is anyone who would like to join the Safeguarding Adults Policies and Procedures subgroup to represent the independent care sector in North Somerset. The purpose of the group is to discuss and review NSC safeguarding policies and procedures. The Subgroup meets quarterly with a monthly editorial group in between. You would need to commit to attending at least the quarterly meeting but would be invited to attend any editorial meetings, where we actually work through and make any changes to the policies and procedures, where there was a policy of interest to you being reviewed. 

We are looking for between 2 and 4 people, ideally covering both care homes and community-based care. If you are interested please email me at kate.bolger@n-somerset.gov.uk.

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Stakeholder Updates

Bristol City Council wants to hear from you! 

Bristol City Council have recently introduced a sustainable procurement policy.        

You will start to see sustainability requirements being brought into contracts.

Now is your chance to have your say on how they are worded!

https://forms.office.com/r/tSCftquFN5

Please respond by 20th May.

If you haven’t already, take the opportunity to listen to a 11 minute awareness presentation

Many thanks for your involvement.

Woodspring - Small Grants Bid Scheme - Project summary

Please find attached a summary of the successful small grants bid scheme for North Somerset from VANS (Voluntary Action North Somerset). Download the summary here.

Mouth Care in Care Homes: South West Survey Communications

Mouth Care in Care Homes Infographic

Mouth Care in Care Homes Bulletin Text

Mouth Care in Care Homes Introduction for Network Partners 2022