Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Library
Publication year:
2022
Pagination:
15
Place of publication:
London
This reading list draws together reports and other material demonstrating the interconnectedness of housing and health. It draws attention to literature on the links between housing and major medical conditions, including Covid-19, dementia and mental health problems; the impact of different types of housing on health, looking at the private rented sector, housing with care, social housing
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This reading list draws together reports and other material demonstrating the interconnectedness of housing and health. It draws attention to literature on the links between housing and major medical conditions, including Covid-19, dementia and mental health problems; the impact of different types of housing on health, looking at the private rented sector, housing with care, social housing and homelessness; and the various collaborative partnerships in place working to combat these issues. The list comprises a selection of publications – it is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
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Subject terms:
housing, housing conditions, Covid-19, health inequalities, mental health problems, dementia, NHS, social housing, homelessness, supported housing, rented accommodation;
This is the Government response to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee report on the state of provision of care and support for people with dementia and the progress in the social care funding reform. The response addresses each of the recommendations made by the Committee, covering: reforming the social care system, which is unfair and confusing for people living with dementia...
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This is the Government response to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee report on the state of provision of care and support for people with dementia and the progress in the social care funding reform. The response addresses each of the recommendations made by the Committee, covering: reforming the social care system, which is unfair and confusing for people living with dementia; reforming the funding of care; timely diagnosis for people with dementia and their carer; personalised and integrated care; developing a skilled workforce; supporting people living with dementia to live the life they choose and feel included in the community; promoting cross-departmental initiatives to ensure people with dementia are able to remain connected to their community; supporting unpaid carers.
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Subject terms:
government policy, dementia, access to services, carers, financing, care reform, resource allocation, service provision;
WALES. Welsh Parliament. Health and Social Care Committee
Publisher:
Wales. Welsh Parliament
Publication year:
2022
Pagination:
71
Place of publication:
Cardiff
...families and unpaid carers; patient with dementia; barriers to discharge; communication and joint working. The inquiry found that there is currently a huge problem with patient flow through hospitals. While issues around patient flow and delayed discharges have no doubt been exacerbated as a result of the pandemic, these are long standing problems. However, delayed transfers of care are only one part
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This report sets out the findings of a short inquiry focusing on hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals in Wales. We gathered evidence in writing and by holding oral evidence sessions with stakeholders, including the Minister and the Deputy Minister for Social Services. The inquiry explored Welsh Government policies; scale of the problem; impact of delayed transfers; families and unpaid carers; patient with dementia; barriers to discharge; communication and joint working. The inquiry found that there is currently a huge problem with patient flow through hospitals. While issues around patient flow and delayed discharges have no doubt been exacerbated as a result of the pandemic, these are long standing problems. However, delayed transfers of care are only one part of the picture. A whole-system approach is needed, with multi-disciplinary teams working across all sectors to achieve better integration of health and social care services and improved patient experience. The lack of social care capacity is considered the biggest contributor to delayed discharges by the majority of stakeholders that responded to our consultation. Severe staff shortages mean assessments are often delayed and services are not available for care packages to be put in place to enable safe discharge. In addition to the lack of capacity in social care, there are a number of other issues that can contribute to holding up the discharge process. including suitability of housing, delay in medication being prepared and delivered and a lack of transport where this cannot be provided by friends or family.
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Subject terms:
hospital discharge, service transitions, hospitals, adult social care, housing, integrated care;
This report examines how sex, gender and sexuality impact on the everyday lives of people with dementia. It explores the different experiences of men and women with dementia with a range of gender identities (e.g. male, female, bi-gender, gender fluid, transgender and non-binary etc.) and a range of sexual identities/ orientations (e.g. straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual and pansexual...
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This report examines how sex, gender and sexuality impact on the everyday lives of people with dementia. It explores the different experiences of men and women with dementia with a range of gender identities (e.g. male, female, bi-gender, gender fluid, transgender and non-binary etc.) and a range of sexual identities/ orientations (e.g. straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual and pansexual) from an ethical and human rights perspective. It draws on the literature, and a group of health experts to tease out relevant issues and influences which affect the support, treatment and care that people with dementia receive (or should receive), if needed, and their quality of life (as well as that of their friends, family and possible carers). The report also provides recommendations on how to ensure equity in the provision of care, support and treatment to people with dementia regardless of their sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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Subject terms:
dementia, service provision, sexuality, gender, sexual orientation, LGBT people, rights based approach, self-concept, access to services, person-centred care, quality of life, equal opportunities;
NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce, The Policy Institute, King's College London
Publication year:
2022
Pagination:
64
Place of publication:
London
...or impairment. Others show how change has occurred, such as the greater investment in dementia care and thinking about this as part of the wider skills agenda in ASC. Other innovations have included mandatory obligations, which may be particularly useful in areas of great concern. There is room for evidence about 'basic skills' in terms of literacy and numeracy among the ASC workforce and any measures
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This report sets out the findings of a scoping review highlighting areas where there are particular claims as to skills gaps in the adult social care workforce. It has necessarily focused on gaps rather than the presence of skills. Some of the gaps may be surprising, such as lack of evidence about skills in supporting stroke survivors, people living with diabetes and people with hearing loss or impairment. Others show how change has occurred, such as the greater investment in dementia care and thinking about this as part of the wider skills agenda in ASC. Other innovations have included mandatory obligations, which may be particularly useful in areas of great concern. There is room for evidence about 'basic skills' in terms of literacy and numeracy among the ASC workforce and any measures that are needed here. This would enhance digital skills but also enable ASC staff to participate in other forms of training and career development. The review has highlighted the lack of 'voice' in such debates and delivery from people using ASC services and carers. This needs to be rectified. Overall, much research calls for 'greater skills' and 'more training'. Few studies have considered how such recommendations fit with the current training system and different skills levels. Few provide evidence of cost-effectiveness. The creation of a Knowledge and Skills Framework and other commitments outlined in People at the Heart of Care (DHSC 2021) will need to consider the balance of general and specialist skills, especially in the context of a population with multiple long-term care needs as well as needs for rehabilitation and short-term support. The research reported here also highlights the need for any skills developments to be considered not solely as a means to avoid NHS treatment or support but to add quality to life overall.
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Subject terms:
literature reviews, social care staff, skills, care workers, adult social care, staff development;
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Regional Office for Europe
Publisher:
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Publication year:
2022
Pagination:
22
Place of publication:
Copenhagen
The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 has revealed and accentuated important gaps in the provision of appropriate, community-based, long-term care services for a rapidly growing number of people experiencing decline in functional ability, across the WHO European Region. As countries work to rebuild and strengthen health and long-term care systems, it is essential to support broad dialogue, a common vision for change and focused interventions to bridge existing divides. This policy brief proposes a conceptual framework that maps long-term care actions within the health and social policy landscape and highlights the need and potential for deeper integration and coordination across systems.
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The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 has revealed and accentuated important gaps in the provision of appropriate, community-based, long-term care services for a rapidly growing number of people experiencing decline in functional ability, across the WHO European Region. As countries work to rebuild and strengthen health and long-term care systems, it is essential to support broad dialogue, a common vision for change and focused interventions to bridge existing divides. This policy brief proposes a conceptual framework that maps long-term care actions within the health and social policy landscape and highlights the need and potential for deeper integration and coordination across systems.
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Subject terms:
long term care, policy, ageing, service provision, community care, social policy, models, older people, dementia;
This paper discusses the potential of personalised care and support to promote the wellbeing of people living with dementia. It explores the evolution of thinking and practice around person-centred dementia care, including its relationship with personalised care and support more generally. The intention is to link the two areas and enrich and inform future strategy and action in relation both...
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This paper discusses the potential of personalised care and support to promote the wellbeing of people living with dementia. It explores the evolution of thinking and practice around person-centred dementia care, including its relationship with personalised care and support more generally. The intention is to link the two areas and enrich and inform future strategy and action in relation both to people living with dementia and personalised care and support more widely. It concludes considering the system challenges that need to be addressed to optimise the wellbeing of people living with dementia. It is based on desk research, interactions and conversations with people living with dementia, people 'informally' supporting people with dementia and with professionals in the field of support and care for people living with dementia. It is also based upon personal experience and reflection of striving to support someone I loved to have as good a life as possible while living with dementia. The core proposition of this paper echoes that of Tom Kitwood (1997) and others, that our personhood lies at the heart of our wellbeing, whether we are living with dementia or not. Moreover, our personhood is constructed and reaffirmed (or held) through our interactions with the world around us. This paper breaks this down into four interdependent dimensions of place and things, power and agency, people and relations, and purpose and routines.
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Subject terms:
dementia, wellbeing, person-centred care, good practice, personalisation;
...approximately 10.6 million people) now supporting a relative, close friend or neighbour because of chronic illness, including mental ill-health, dementia, disability, or older age; there is overwhelming public support for more Government action to help unpaid carers - 84% of the general public think that the UK governments should provide additional support to unpaid carers, including increased financial
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This report presents the findings of research on unpaid carers, based on national polling of the general public, which included people who are currently caring. The study found that: more than 4.6 million unpaid carers are concerned about their physical and mental health and over 2 million carers are worried about their ability to cope financially because of caring; more care is being provided by unpaid carers than ever before, even more than during the height of the pandemic - the number of people providing substantial care (i.e. over 20 hours of care or more per week) has risen by 42% across the UK since October 2020 while the number providing more than 50 hours has increased by 30%; there are also more unpaid carers in 2022 than before the pandemic, with one in five of the UK's adults (approximately 10.6 million people) now supporting a relative, close friend or neighbour because of chronic illness, including mental ill-health, dementia, disability, or older age; there is overwhelming public support for more Government action to help unpaid carers - 84% of the general public think that the UK governments should provide additional support to unpaid carers, including increased financial support and investment in care and support services so that unpaid carers can have a break. The report calls on the Government to develop a Recovery and Respite Plan dedicated to the needs of carers, including specific investment in their mental health support, prioritising Carer's Leave, boosting carer's incomes to reduce the risk of poverty and hardship, help with food and energy costs and, ahead of the winter, prioritisation in the vaccination booster programme.
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Subject terms:
carers, carer views, mental health, access to services, government policy, surveys;
...disabled people's organisations; a call for evidence; interviews with expert stakeholders; identification of case studies of good practice and innovation; and focus group with the Dementia Coffee Morning Group. This report outlines tangible actions that government and industry can take to support independent living and improve the quality of life of disabled and older people and their families, while
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This report highlights the findings from the Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission that examined how smart home technology is an opportunity for disabled and older people to take control of their lives, to live independently with more choice and control over their lives. The Commission gathered evidence from three roundtable evidence sessions with a variety of stakeholders including disabled people's organisations; a call for evidence; interviews with expert stakeholders; identification of case studies of good practice and innovation; and focus group with the Dementia Coffee Morning Group. This report outlines tangible actions that government and industry can take to support independent living and improve the quality of life of disabled and older people and their families, while also reducing financial pressures on the NHS and the social care system. Recommendations include: ensure that disabled and older people are involved at the commissioning and design stages of technology; place independent living at the heart of health and social care policy and practice; reform the Disabled Facilities Grant; pilot an Independent Living Technology Grant that would provide funding for disabled and older people to buy low-cost technology and any support they might need to use it; upskill the health and social care sector staff; and deliver a public awareness campaign for technology and independent living designed to boost the consumer market for these products and services. The report includes brief case studies: Disabilities Trust ConnectAbility project; Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network; and Adapt Tech, Accessible Technology project.
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Subject terms:
independent living, assistive technology, disabilities, older people, independence, innovation, service development, skills, capacity building, commissioning, grants, government policy, co-production;
This report is the result of a year-long programme of work engaging people with dementia, retailers and policy experts across the country to understand the barriers people with dementia face on the high street, and develop innovative solutions to bridge this gap. Our research found that people with dementia often: struggle to get to and around the shops and buy what they want and need; find...
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This report is the result of a year-long programme of work engaging people with dementia, retailers and policy experts across the country to understand the barriers people with dementia face on the high street, and develop innovative solutions to bridge this gap. Our research found that people with dementia often: struggle to get to and around the shops and buy what they want and need; find shopping is stressful; are misunderstood or disrespected by staff and other customers; experience and worry about financial abuse and people taking advantage of them; Key changes can make a real difference for those living with dementia who want to continue doing the things they love with confidence. Our report calls for: regulators to recommend shops provide training for front-line staff to understand how to support people with dementia in shops; shops and online services to explore adopting 'slow shopping', developing ways for people to take their time to buy things; technological innovations such as a hidden disabilities digital lanyard could easily identify and support people with dementia and cognitive impairments to shop safely; transport providers to provide better real-time transport information to help people with dementia navigate around towns and cities; a review of the Lasting Power of Attorney process which will help people with dementia enjoy their money more while dealing with the risk of financial abuse.
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Subject terms:
dementia, older people, participation, leisure activities, social activities;