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20 February 2025

Consultation opens on the development of a qualification in wheelchairs and seating

Consultation is open on a proposal to develop a new qualification in assessing for wheelchairs and seating.   The initiative was spearheaded by the Wheelchair Alliance whose Special Innovation Group  https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/blog/new-innovation-group-aims-to-improve-wheelchair-provision-for-users-across-england  […]

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6 February 2025

Case study: Social Prescribing and Trusted Assessing

Trusted Assessors work in a variety of roles around older and disabled people, in this recent example a social prescriber working in the community was trained and accredited as a […]

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3 November 2024

Who are Trusted Assessors? 

In November 2024, TACT analyzed over 300 records of learners who had been trained as Trusted Assessors in the previous 12-month period. The findings make interesting reading and provide a […]

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24 September 2024

Article – Social housing report advocates greater use of Trusted Assessors 

HACT’s report ‘Promoting the Safety, Independence, and Wellbeing of Older Residents in Social Housing’ https://hact.org.uk/publications/promoting-safety/ has been published this month as part of their Age Friendly Social Housing Programme.  TACT […]

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29 August 2024

Resource: Your justification for investment in the role of Trusted Assessor

Organisations looking to adopt the role of Trusted Assessor and the associated transformation of services may need to set out the case to stakeholders. This document designed for health and […]

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12 August 2024

Emerging roles in assessing for equipment 

June 2024 saw this year’s annual NAEP Conference held in Kenilworth on June 13th & 14th. TACT’s Clare Barber and Janet Seward hosted one of the popular workshops that ran […]

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10 June 2024

Case Study: Laybrook promote better outcomes for clients by training and accrediting retail staff as Trusted Assessors  

Introduction  Laybrook, based in Bicester, Oxfordshire is a leading national manufacturer and retailer of adjustable beds. They offer a wide choice of models and accessories and their products are manufactured […]

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14 February 2024

LGA and ADASS invitation to Trusted Assessor Community of Practice 

Partners in Care and Health’s Working with People – Assessment & Social Work Practice Team have scheduled a Community of Practice meeting and would like to invite all who are […]

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12 February 2024

LGA and ADASS invitation to Trusted Assessor Community of Practice 

Partners in Care and Health’s Working with People – Assessment & Social Work Practice Team have scheduled a Community of Practice meeting and would like to invite all who are […]

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8 February 2024

BHTA launches Trusted Assessor course for retailers

TACT (Trusted Assessing and Care Training) is delighted to be working in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) to launch a brand-new course designed for retailers of independent […]

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23 January 2024

Resources: A Competency Framework for Trusted Assessors 

The Competency Framework for Trusted Assessors was created in 2005 with the aim of increasing access to minor adaptations and equipment in the community as a part of the government’s […]

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19 January 2024

Case study: Becoming Trusted Assessors gives agency to Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency 

Written by Janet Seward, Partnerships Manager at TACT for the Housing Learning and Improvement Network  January 2024  Introduction  Middlesbrough’s Staying Put agency is a leading regional home improvement agency in […]

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