Karen McCormick
@killaney
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Founder @InCharge_HQ (better self-direction in social care) | Views my own
Donegal, Ireland
Joined January 2011
"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: https://t.co/NLr08fCe3e
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NEWS: inCharge Announces National Rollout 🚀 Built with families, proven in pilots - now launching nationally. READ MORE: https://t.co/336ScS25u1
#inChargeApp #AppLaunch #SocialCare #TechForGood
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"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: https://t.co/mnOnfEmfJp
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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
https://t.co/3sgvfaUSQj
blog.homecaredirect.ie
For families navigating the world of self-directed supports - often for the first time - the promise is powerful: choice, control, flexibility, and the opportunity to shape care around a loved one’s...
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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: https://t.co/uqasJ1FQwW
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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: https://t.co/ZDhlojJ7tg
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Moonrise over the Grianan of Aileach ringfort tonight #Inishowen #Donegal. A perfect night for a moon chase
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Are you curious to: Learn how to support Gloriously Ordinary Lives? Reflect on what life currently looks like? Reflect on your role and create a plan for what you are going to do next? We have a few course spaces left! Questions? Get in touch: hello@gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk
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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 👇 https://t.co/OMBXSgBZKG
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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!
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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)
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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/
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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/
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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 👇 https://t.co/b10CZoZepq
@socfuture
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Thanks to @HealthFdn for funding this important work through #TechForBetterCare programme Invigorating to be collaborating with @neilmcrowther @juestanny @AnnaSeverwright @JB_Sinclair @Skinner_M 🌟 Learning loads along the way and it's #TechForGood #coproduction 💕
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Your experience & opinions will be invaluable in ensuring that we develop something that truly meets people's needs. It is completely anonymous unless you choose to leave your email address to be kept updated on the progress of the work or to enter the prize draw to win £150.
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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
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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
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