Vivaldi Social Care Monthly

VIVALDI Social Care has officially entered its data collection phase, marking an important milestone in its mission to enhance our understanding of infection risks, immunity, and overall well-being in care settings

This large-scale research initiative, designed to gather valuable insights from care providers, staff, and residents, aims to inform policies and best practices that will improve care quality and resilience in the sector. By collecting data from diverse care settings, the study will provide a clearer picture of challenges and opportunities within social care

In our next edition, we will hear directly from care providers who have participated in the study They will share their experiences with the data collection process, discuss the benefits of contributing to vital research, and reflect on how such studies can positively impact the future of social care. Their insights will offer a first-hand perspective on the importance of research-driven improvements in care environments.

Stay tuned for these valuable stories and updates on the progress of VIVALDI

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If you missed our CRED Talk on 5 March you can catch up by clicking the image below. th

Chaired by Zoe Fry, speakers included Professor Laura Shallcross, Lauren Hague, Mike Slator, Lucy Knight and Lianne Ford.

CRED Talks: Care and Research Education and Debate.

On Thursday, 13th March 2025, the Care England Conference & Exhibition took place at Church House Conference Centre in Westminster, London.

This annual event, themed ‘Game Changer’ brought together professionals from the care sector for a day of insightful discussions, seminars, and networking opportunities.

The VIVALDI Social Care Team were delighted to attend and share information about the project with all delegates.

If you’d like to know more about the conference click here: Care England Conference 25

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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 image 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 7TH MAY 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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UPCOMING TRAINING DATES ON

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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 the pilot stage of VIVALDI Social Care is now complete, UCL should have been in touch 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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"Everyone agreed that they would like to be involved to support the health and wellbeing of residents.”

We were delighted to hear from Louise Beaumont, Director of Quality & Care at Sheffcare, who operate 9 residential and dementia care homes across Sheffield, and when the VIVALDI project came along this was discussed with all the managers and everyone agreed that they would like to be involved to support the health and wellbeing of residents.

Louise said “We have worked closely with the residents and families to inform them of the project and how valuable the data will be in supporting the longer-term health and awareness of resident’s needs on a national level up to now we have not had any residents wishing to opt out of the project.”

“The Board report features regular updates on the VIVALDI project which reflects our commitment to the project and providing high quality care.”

“This month we will be discussing the VIVALDI project at a local event hosted by Sheffield City Council contracts team at their request so we can share best practice with the care sector and hopefully encourage more homes to sign up to the project.”

“In June 2025 we have extended an invite to the VIVALDI project team to visit us so we can continue to talk about VIVALDI and how we are supporting this worthwhile project.”

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.

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