Creating a professional linkage platform in adult social care



This toolkit aims to help Local Authorities create a digital tool that drives efficiencies in adult social care.

About this toolkit

Each section contains practical advice, guidance and tips to support implementation of the Family Context tool. 

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About this project

The information in this toolkit is based on the learnings of a 2023/24 project across two London boroughs.

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The importance of this project

This project focuses on improving professional linkage in adult social care and delivering a person-centred care model.

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Project team

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the following members of our project team.

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Setting the conditions for success

In this section, we outline the core foundations needed for a successful implementation of the Family Context tool.

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Understanding the local context

In this section, we look at how to conduct user research with frontline practitioners to confirm the need for a Family Context style tool and how to tailor the tool to fit local needs.

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Technical considerations

This section is aimed at supporting technical professionals with the deployment of the Family Context tool, using code and packages that can be found on the open-source repository Family Context GitHub.

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Ownership and governance

This section outlines what governance measures need to be introduced to move from prototype to product.

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Expansion of data and users

In this section, we outline how you might enrich the tool beyond prototype into an operational and sustainable product.

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Templates and advice

Documents from the research phase of the project should help other Local Authorities to start their own project.

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