CareKnowledge
CareKnowledge is the web 2.0 platform we have built where over 16,000 social care professionals gather to find and share information, communicate and collaborate. CareKnowledge comprises 2 main modules, CareKnowledge Content and CareKnowledge Community.
The CareKnowledge Content module
CareKnowledge delivers targeted, relevant information to all your staff to ensure they are using current research to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.
95% of CareKnowledge subscribers would recommend it to a colleague
80% of subscribers access CareKnowledge once a week or more
58% of subscribers say it saves them time searching through other information sources
CareKnowledge Content filters material from over a thousand sources and delivers information direct to your inbox; provides a weekly update of national information including policy, practice and research developments right across social care; contains a full archive of social care information; and enables staff to share and discuss best practice.
For more information, go to CareKnowledge. For a trial, call 0845 644 1702 or email info@careknowledge.com
The CareKnowledge Community module
This module enables organisations to engage with staff and the wider community in an innovative and cost-effective way. Colleagues can set up profiles, groups and share documents, so they can work collaboratively online.
89% of Stockport staff use the site regularly to communicate and interact
Stakeholders within Stockport now understand complex issues
Use of our web 2.0 platform has eradicated Stockport’s internal print spend
Terry Dafter, service director adult social care at Stockport, provides a bi-weekly ‘What we’re up to’ blog and this has been a real attraction with the workforce. Terry gives his feedback on the project:
Chris Pyburn, Communications Manager, Adult & Community Services at Suffolk County Council talks about the CareKnowledge Community programme:
CareSearch
Supporting the Putting People First agenda by offering citizen choice. CareSearch enables your staff and service users to search for the right services and then check that the service provider has availability.
Bettercaring
Find care homes and nursing homes quickly. Our care home and nursing home search engine makes it simple to find residential care. With general information and care home reviews, the site is simple to use and has guidance for those searching for care.
