Founder @InCharge_HQ (better self-direction in social care) | Views my own
Donegal, Ireland
Joined January 2011
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Karen McCormick retweeted
"inCharge gave me the headspace to think about something else, knowing everyone was on the same page." - Alix, parent
When coordination tools actually work, it’s peace of mind for families managing care.
Get in touch about our Early Adopter Programme: inchargehq.com
ALT Father and son laughing together, one with an arm around the other.
Karen McCormick retweeted
NEWS: inCharge Announces National Rollout 🚀
Built with families, proven in pilots - now launching nationally.
READ MORE: inchargehq.com/blog/the-cari…
#inChargeApp #AppLaunch #SocialCare #TechForGood
Karen McCormick retweeted
"Sometimes the person who understands the problem best is the one no one expected to lead the solution."
From kitchen table prototypes to real user testing. A story of moving through doubt to design by listening.
BLOG:
inchargehq.com/blog/the-cari…
ALT Three people sharing a warm moment in a car, with one person seated while two others lean in supportively from either side.
Karen McCormick retweeted
There is a lack of awareness and knowledge of self direct support that needs to change. Self directed support needs to be fostered and funded as a real option for families. @killaney
blog.homecaredirect.ie/self-…
Karen McCormick retweeted
We're looking for one representative from Northern Ireland who draws on care and support, and one unpaid carer representative from Wales to join IMPACT's Co-production Advisory Group.
Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB
Karen McCormick retweeted
This Spring, we combined our Assemblies and ran a session with @scottishcare, to consider the future of adult social care.
Read the full briefing, including 6 themes, what attendees said and how we can take those insights forward, here:
impact.bham.ac.uk/2024/09/20…
Karen McCormick retweeted
Moonrise over the Grianan of Aileach ringfort tonight #Inishowen #Donegal. A perfect night for a moon chase
Karen McCormick retweeted
NEW WORKING GROUP: We are looking for people with public involvement experience and an interest in how health research is funded to join a small working group.
The deadline for applications is noon on Monday 9 September 2024.
Find out more 👇
health.org.uk/article/public…
Karen McCormick retweeted
Loads of new projects and resources about to come out - best way to keep up to date is to sign up for a monthly update below!
Stay in the loop! Sign up for our mailing list to get the latest updates on our activities, social care projects, and findings.
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Karen McCormick retweeted
Last week we shared the findings from our 2023-24 #IMPACTDemonstrator focused on improving the wellbeing of Personal Assistants to disabled people in Scotland
Led by Rhiann McLean and Richard Brunner, the project worked with the PA Programme Board (@SDSScot)
Karen McCormick retweeted
You can share them by completing this short survey for us, which builds on conversations we've been having with lots of people over the past few months. Thanks in advance for your help 2/ surveymonkey.com/r/N3CQ5FP?d…
Karen McCormick retweeted
Do you direct your own care or support or that of a family member or are you considering doing so? @incontrolorg & @CareCityUK with support from @HealthFdn are exploring the role new technology could play to support people to do so. We'd love to hear your views and ideas 1/
Karen McCormick retweeted
Do you direct your own care & support, or on behalf of someone else, to have more choice and control? Interested in thinking about how new technology could support you to do so? Please help by completing this survey 👇
We are wkg with @CareCityUK to develop digital resources for directing your own support, its funded by @HealthFdn & co-produced with people who direct their own support at every stage. Please share your experience and opinions 👇
surveymonkey.com/r/N3CQ5FP
@socfuture
Karen McCormick retweeted
PLEASE RT - Spinal Surgery - Spinal Review & Urology Interventions Denied to Most Complex, Sickest & Vulnerable #Disabled Children. Limb Reconstruction Also Curtailed -I’m Informed a 2 Year Old Child has had an Amputation. Let. That. Sink. In. IRELAND’s SHAME @CHI_Ireland
Karen McCormick retweeted
Congrats @SKinnock on becoming Care Minister! Social care is invaluable to individuals like me and society.We often get consulted last, but our expertise and ideas can drive positive change. Please draw on our insights.Together, we can make a real difference. @TLAP1 @wesstreeting
Karen McCormick retweeted
Congratulations to the new Minister for Care @SKinnock. It’s such an important role in shaping the future of adult #socialcare & supporting millions who draw on care, their families & unpaid carers. Many challenges but so much potential-we look forward to working with you @1ADASS
Karen McCormick retweeted
Social care is not all older people or care homes. PAs are often the forgotten part of the workforce
@DHSCgovuk @SKinnock @wesstreeting @socfuture
#ThisIsSocialCare
Today my powerchair developed a fault & kept stopping. As she left my PA said text her if I'm stuck & if she can't come she'll send her husband! Took ages to find her. She'd never worked in care but just 'got it'. Enables me to live my life.
Karen McCormick retweeted
'Shared Lives Carers', is an innovative, upbeat scheme matching the elderly with a suitable carer.’ Really enjoyed this clip from @BBCnireland about the impact of the innovative new @Age_NI #sharedlives scheme:
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxx2…
