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VIVALDI Social Care Pilot Begins Data Collection
BREAKTHROUGH IN SOCIAL CARE!
Reducing Infections and Improving Lives
After years of co-production, the VIVALDI Social Care Team and project partners have successfully launched a ground breaking research study which uses automation to link NHS and social care data for care home residents. A significant step forward in transforming social care through innovation, technology and research
Learn more about the launch of data collection by reading the full blog: Data Collection Begins
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WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK VIVALDI
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It’s such an exciting time for the VIVALDI Social Care team as we have so many wonderful care providers join the programme.
This month, our visits and meetings highlighted strong engagement with residents, relatives, stakeholders, and team members. Those living and working in care homes play a vital role in shaping the future of infection prevention and enhancing the quality of life for older adults in care settings.
“It’s wonderful to be part of something so important!”
Make sure your location is listed on our Care Home Map.
If you are not please get in touch as we may be missing some information for your location at this time
You can view by clicking the map below
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Adult Social Care Engagement Collective meeting for a VIVALDI Social Care Project Update on the 14th Jan where we were joined by Professor Laura Shallcross from UCL, Maria, Graeme, Kate and Diane from Rights for Residents, and we were delighted to also be joined by Caron and residents- Caring Homes, Kim, Tea and residents- Cavendish Park- Majesticare, Mr. Fredrick Palmer (resident) with Paige - The Close Care Home and Amanda at Risedale Nursing Home and residents.
We were delighted to receive questions and comments from some of the people who live and work in the care homes which are taking part in VIVALDI
If you’d like to watch this meeting back you can here: https://youtu.be/AMiO0hoBmeM
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JOIN THE ADULT SOCIAL CARE ENGAGEMENT COLLECTIVE
Coproduction and stakeholder engagement has highlighted that it is essential for the care sector to maintain control over how data can be used and what we must prioritise.
The Adult Social Care Engagement Collective seeks to include a broad spectrum of stakeholders from across the social care sector (including users, providers and commissioners) to ensure that research is driven by the sector, for the sector
These meetings are virtual for 1 hour on the second Tuesday of each month.
Microsoft Teams meeting:
Meeting ID: 393 285 053 338
Passcode: WncBqs
Please click on the above recording image to to view all previous meeting recordings on our website.
If you are interested in being a part of this collective, please click here to contact us.
Our Next VIVALDI Drop In Session is: WEDNESDAY 5TH FEB 2025
Join us for a 30-minute drop-in session where your team, residents, relatives, or visiting professionals can hear updates, ask questions about the project, and provide feedback
Future sessions will recur every first Wednesday of the month from 13:00-13:30
Please find the recurring Teams invite here. Kindly save the dates in your diary and invite others to attend.
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OPT-OUT INFORMATION
OPT-OUT: We've been asked whether providers should share details with the project team if someone opts out. We can confirm that this information should NOT be shared with anyone outside your team at any point. When the project goes live, you will simply use the opt-out feature within your digital system. There will be no need to share the details of those opting out with anyone outside your organisation.
CONTRACTS INFO
Contracts—As we near the start of the pilot, UCL will contact you to ask you to sign the relevant contract with them if you haven't already done so. Lucy will provide the relevant details to the UCL team.
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"It's wonderful to feel like we're contributing to something bigger,"
We were delighted to receive a message from Jovelyn, the VIVALDI lead at Lonsdale, who shared with us that on the 10th of December 2024, they streamed the Vivaldi Webinar in their lounge, which was attended by a number of residents, staff, and relatives. Feedback at the meeting was very positive. Viewers found the VIVALDI webinar to be an informative session, and residents and families alike expressed their gratitude for being part of this groundbreaking study. They were united in their commitment to reducing infections and enhancing the quality of life for all. The experience reinforced the idea that together, they could make a difference and that their voices mattered in shaping a healthier future.
Deborah Leeson-Smith, Health and Safety Manager and Infection Prevention and Control Lead at Risedale at Abbey Meadow, shared her pride in the VIVALDI Leads across all Risedale Nursing Homes, stating:
“I am very proud of the VIVALDI Leads in all Risedale Nursing Homes and the work they have been doing to inform residents, their families, and staff of the VIVALDI Social Care research project.”
Some homes have hosted well-attended ‘tea and cake’ mornings, sharing animations, website information, and details about the study. The project is now part of Infection Prevention and Control inductions and updates, ensuring all staff stay informed and can communicate effectively with residents and families.
On December 10, 2024, residents, family members, and staff from Lonsdale Nursing Home joined a project update via Teams, while two Risedale Nursing Home residents attended the latest ASCE session and wish to continue participating.
Residents feel "honoured" to be involved in research aimed at reducing infections and improving lives. They found the sessions highly informative, answering key questions about the study. One resident shared, "It's wonderful to contribute to something bigger. By being part of this research, we’re helping to keep ourselves and others safe." Families echoed this sentiment, grateful for the opportunity to support their loved ones.
Engaging care home staff, residents, and families through coproduction fosters innovation and meaningful progress in care. Open dialogue ensures all voices are valued, creating more responsive and compassionate services. By working together, we can build stronger, safer, and more supportive care communities for the future.
If you’d like to share your VIVALDI Social Care experience and be in our provider spotlight, please contact Lucy at info@vivaldisocialcare.co.uk.
