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Getting the most out of
video-calling applications
During lockdown conditions, it's more important than ever that health and social workers are able to communicate appropriately, often via face to face meetings, with the people who need them. We have put together a handy infographic giving some of the best practice guidance for ensuring effective and efficient video-calling.
How AI meets social care
Technical
Produced in association with Socitm Ltd. The final guide in our series of four on 'how AI meets social care', this guide considers how to address technical issues in social care when embarking upon an AI journey.
How AI meets social care
Trust
Produced in association with Socitm Ltd. The first in our series of four guides on 'how AI meets social care', this guide considers how to build trust in advocating and introducing AI.
Covid-19 digital & ICT impact
survey of UK local authorities
The full report of findings from our Covid-19 digital & ICT impact survey is now available for download. This briefing, produced in collaboration between Socitm and Socitm Advisory, and supported by LOLA and MCE, focusses on the impact of Covid-19 and the lockdown on local authorities
How AI meets social care
Legal and commercial
Produced in association with Socitm Ltd. The third in our series of four guides on 'how AI meets social care', this guide considers how organisations can approach best practice in procuring AI technologies.
How AI meets social care
Introduction
Produced in association with Socitm Ltd. This guidance addresses four key issues in respect to the adoption of AI technologies in social care; and will be useful for all considering how best to harness the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence.
Covid-19 Digital & ICT Impact
Survey Key Findings
Over 2,500 staff from 90+ different local authorities have completed our Covid-19 survey. The key findings show that the pandemic has triggered a seismic shift in how we use technology to deliver local services, and some of the challenges and opportunities that come along with this.
How AI meets social care
Professional practice
Produced in association with Socitm Ltd. The second in our series of four guides on 'how AI meets social care', this guide considers how to address the effects of AI technologies on social care practitioners, their decision-making and service outcomes.
Getting the most out of video-
calling applications
Covid-19 is placing increased pressures on vulnerable children and adults, while also significantly impacting the way social workers are able to interact with them. We've spoken to a number of services who have recently made the transition to remote applications.