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Dorothy
- Oct 30, 2017
Partnerships Unite @ Christmas
Following a most inspiring election campaign for our Enabler Partnership Representatives, everyone will have seen that we have renewed our
Dorothy
- Oct 27, 2017
Transforming Care
Recently I read a statement from the World Health Organisation (WHO) commenting on the provision of integrated care. “The organisation and
Dorothy
- Oct 2, 2017
Listening and Learning
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." - Betty Friedan
For many, reaching old age beckons a time of
Dorothy
- Aug 25, 2017
The assistive power of therapy pets
At ubu we strive to enable the people we serve to lead more independent lives and to be able to take part in their surrounding communities,
Dorothy
- Jul 28, 2017
What does ‘community’ really mean?
When most of us are asked to say what ‘community’ means we will probably find ourselves describing the neighbourhood we call home and the
Dorothy
- Jul 6, 2017
We need to talk about the future
At the end of May, I wrote that the Conservative Party’s so-called ‘dementia tax’ proposals were being reviewed following a public outcry.
Dorothy
- May 31, 2017
How should we talk about social care?
How would you define ‘social care’? ubu believes that it must ensure that everyone, whatever their ability or background has a place in
Dorothy
- May 18, 2017
It’s good to speak out
‘Enable’ is a key word for us at ubu. Through the work that we do with vulnerable people with mental health problems and complex behaviours,
Dorothy
- Apr 29, 2017
Snap to it!
What will the snap election mean for adult social care?
Like everyone else, at ubu we were a bit surprised by the Prime Minister’s decision
Dorothy
- Feb 27, 2017
The Big Issue: Trust – or the lack of it
It’s only February and already we have heard from so many sources and situations that ‘Trust’ is going to be one of the major confrontations
Dorothy
- Dec 19, 2016
Lonely This Christmas
No one should have no one at Christmas
For those who are fortunate, Christmas will be a happy time surrounded by family and friends
Dorothy
- Dec 15, 2016
The Sparkle of this Precious Season
Following such an unpredictable year in so many ways everyone at ubu chose the theme
"To make someone's Christmas Sparkle"
to encourage
Dorothy
- Nov 28, 2016
It's an NHS Production - to Live or Let Die
This week I listened to a group of professional people sharing their recent dreadful life threatening, near miss experiences as a
Dorothy
- Nov 22, 2016
Jam today not tomorrow: It’s time to recognise the wider value of adult social care
Prime Minister Theresa May is championing the needs of the so-called "just about managing" or JAMs, those people who are only just making
