encompass update – Children’s Social Work and Social Care module
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December 5, 2024
In February (2024), encompass announced a delay to the implementation of the Children’s Social Work and Social Care module.
In the intervening period a regionally-led programme sub-board has been established to focus specifically on the area of Children’s Social Care.
In conjunction with Epic colleagues, a new timeline has now been identified for delivery of the module.
Critical system development will be completed by May 2026, with implementation across all Trusts by end of 2027.
This is dependent on funding being agreed.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are continuing to work with Epic on the critical system development.
Safety of the child and their families is paramount in all we do and continues to be the foremost consideration in the development of the encompass build in Children’s Social Work/Care Services.
The public can be assured that this decision will not negatively affect the vital work that Trusts undertake supporting children.
We would like to thank everyone for their continued hard work and support with the Children’s Social Work and Social Care Services module and the whole encompass programme and the commitment you continue to show to your profession.
The programme will continue to provide regular updates as work on this module progresses.