This year’s report looks at 2023/2024 data.
It shows that 2023/2024 was the first year since 2015/2016 where local authorities not only spent more money on social care but also increased the number of people being supported due to a significant increase in local authority spending power.
The King’s Fund warns that this positive development is fragile .. Read More
All you need is a voice!
Can you see how and where we could get better or are you really impressed with certain services? BCOP is looking to involve some of our tenants as volunteers in a new scrutiny group – a place where you’ll be able to have your say and make a difference for .. Read More
Our nine housing schemes across Birmingham city provide affordable rented accommodation for people aged over 60, or 55 with disabilities. We want our tenants to be safe, well and happy in their homes, so we’ve recently produced a series of advice leaflets for them about keeping themselves and others safe. The leaflets explain fire safety, .. Read More
BCOP are pleased to be the venues for new dementia cafes from September ’24 with the Birmingham Dementia Carers Hub (a partnership between Age UK Birmingham, Age Concern Birmingham and Dementia Carers Count Birmingham that provides a range of support to those who look after someone with dementia).
All our dementia cafes are free to attend.
What .. Read More
The President of Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), Melanie Williams, said: “ This report shows an unsustainable and worrying picture for the 4 out of 5 of us needing adult social care in the future and sends a clear message that we can’t keep doing more of the same. Instead of focussing .. Read More
Benefits
Improved oral hygiene and mouth care
Improved personal care and enjoyment of personal care routine
Able to smile confidently
Continues to enjoy all his favorite foods
Maintains dignity of resident
Background and challenges
As is common for people living with dementia, Philip, a resident at Neville Williams House, sometimes refused personal care or could become distressed .. Read More
Families, friends and local communities are warmly invited to come along to our summer garden fetes and enjoy entertainment, stalls, refreshments and fun activities.
Join us at
Neville Williams House in Selly Park, B29 7PP at 2pm – 4 pm on Saturday, 3rd August
Anita Stone Court in Moseley, B13 8ND at 12 noon until 4pm on Friday, .. Read More
Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of National Care Forum said: “We send our congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer and his ministerial team on their resounding victory in the General Election. We stand ready, as the not-for-profit care and support sector, to ensure that the new government is supported to focus on the immediate social care reform .. Read More
At BCOP, we’ve been supporting the #SpeakUpForCare as the General Election approaches, so we’ll be posting here about the future vision for social care from the main political parties.
You’ll find more information about #SpeakUpForCare and how to vote in the election here.
Liberal Democrats social care focussed manifesto
The National Care Forum (NCF), the organisation that represents .. Read More
BCOP and the Housing Ombudsman
BCOP and the Housing Ombudsman
As a social landlord, BCOP are members of the Housing Ombudsman serviceBy Gill Hutchinson|February 5th, 2025|
What is the Housing Ombudsman service?
The Housing Ombudsman is an independent, impartial, and free service for social housing residents whose aim is to improve residents’ lives and landlords’ services through housing complaints.
The ombudsman makes final decisions on disputes between residents and landlords who are members, which include social landlords (housing associations and local authorities), as well .. Read More