This publication, now in its 19th year, provides unit costs for a wide range of health and social care services are provided using a standardised methodology. The report is organised into five main sections. Section I covers services used by a particular client group, and includes services for older people, people with mental health problems, people who misuse drugs/alcohol, people with learning disabilities, younger adults with physical and sensory impairments, services for children and their families, hospitals, and care packages. Sections II, III and IV deal with the unit costs of professionals in community-based health care, community-based social care, and hospital-based health care. Section V details the sources of information used. This volume also includes three articles which explore: information on: the costs of extra care housing; the costs and quality of Shared Lives placements; and the cost and the capacity implications for local authorities of implementing Lord Laming’s (2009) recommendations on the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
This publication, now in its 19th year, provides unit costs for a wide range of health and social care services are provided using a standardised methodology. The report is organised into five main sections. Section I covers services used by a particular client group, and includes services for older people, people with mental health problems, people who misuse drugs/alcohol, people with learning disabilities, younger adults with physical and sensory impairments, services for children and their families, hospitals, and care packages. Sections II, III and IV deal with the unit costs of professionals in community-based health care, community-based social care, and hospital-based health care. Section V details the sources of information used. This volume also includes three articles which explore: information on: the costs of extra care housing; the costs and quality of Shared Lives placements; and the cost and the capacity implications for local authorities of implementing Lord Laming’s (2009) recommendations on the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities services, mental health services, nursing homes, residential care, shared lives schemes, social care, social care professionals, social care provision, social care staff, care homes, child protection, community care, community health care, childrens social care, costs, day services, extra care housing, health professionals;
After providing a general introduction to user participation, this document then presents the personal views, opinions and experiences of twenty four diverse contributors. Contributors include the parents of disabled children, academics, community publishers, those working in community networks and childcare partnerships, charities, research foundations, social care councils and trusts. The individual perspectives blend together to present an comprehensive overview of user involvement, in a plain, clear and accessible way.
After providing a general introduction to user participation, this document then presents the personal views, opinions and experiences of twenty four diverse contributors. Contributors include the parents of disabled children, academics, community publishers, those working in community networks and childcare partnerships, charities, research foundations, social care councils and trusts. The individual perspectives blend together to present an comprehensive overview of user involvement, in a plain, clear and accessible way.
Subject terms:
joint working, social inclusion, user participation, user views, user-led organisations;
This publication, funded by the Department of Health and now in its 18th year, was developed with the aim of bringing together information about the costs of health and social care in a way that is transparent and compatible. Supported by an Advisory Group comprising Department of Health personnel, SCIE representatives as well as some of the foremost academics working in health and social care economics, it brings together information from a variety of sources to estimate the most up-to-date nationally-applicable unit costs for a wide range of health and social care services in England. Based in economic theory, the volumes present the unit costs and the estimation methods used, provide references for data sources and other cost-related research. Section I covers services used by a particular client group, and includes services for older people, people with mental health problems, people who misuse drugs/alcohol, people with learning disabilities, younger adults with physical and sensory impairments, services for children and their families, hospitals, and care packages. Sections II, III and IV deal with the unit costs of professionals. The publication also includes four articles on: the costs of short break provision for disabled children; the costs of the Partnerships of Older People Project; the cost of a specialised form of cognitive behavioural therapy used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder; and the cost of long term care.
This publication, funded by the Department of Health and now in its 18th year, was developed with the aim of bringing together information about the costs of health and social care in a way that is transparent and compatible. Supported by an Advisory Group comprising Department of Health personnel, SCIE representatives as well as some of the foremost academics working in health and social care economics, it brings together information from a variety of sources to estimate the most up-to-date nationally-applicable unit costs for a wide range of health and social care services in England. Based in economic theory, the volumes present the unit costs and the estimation methods used, provide references for data sources and other cost-related research. Section I covers services used by a particular client group, and includes services for older people, people with mental health problems, people who misuse drugs/alcohol, people with learning disabilities, younger adults with physical and sensory impairments, services for children and their families, hospitals, and care packages. Sections II, III and IV deal with the unit costs of professionals. The publication also includes four articles on: the costs of short break provision for disabled children; the costs of the Partnerships of Older People Project; the cost of a specialised form of cognitive behavioural therapy used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder; and the cost of long term care.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities services, long term care, mental health services, older people, post traumatic stress disorder, short break care, social care, social care provision, social care staff, adult social care, community care, childrens social care, costs, disabilities, health care;
The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) were introduced in England and Wales in April 2009. They allow care homes and hospitals to obtain a power to detain residents or patients who lack capacity, if this is necessary in their best interests to protect them from harm. This is an initial review of the progress of implementation based on feedback from Mental Health Alliance (MHA) members and other organisations involved in the DoLS process. The briefing highlights some positive achievements and concerns. It discusses how, so far, there has been less use of this scheme than predicted and there are big variations between different areas. Flaws in the scheme and poor understanding of it mean that people’s human rights are not being adequately protected. A number of recommendations are provided by the MHA. These include the need for the Government to look at why so few applications have been made compared to levels expected and why there are such disparities between supervisory bodies and geographical areas. They also include the need for revised guidance on the meaning of deprivation of liberty which is comprehensible to care providers, and especially to care home staff.
The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) were introduced in England and Wales in April 2009. They allow care homes and hospitals to obtain a power to detain residents or patients who lack capacity, if this is necessary in their best interests to protect them from harm. This is an initial review of the progress of implementation based on feedback from Mental Health Alliance (MHA) members and other organisations involved in the DoLS process. The briefing highlights some positive achievements and concerns. It discusses how, so far, there has been less use of this scheme than predicted and there are big variations between different areas. Flaws in the scheme and poor understanding of it mean that people’s human rights are not being adequately protected. A number of recommendations are provided by the MHA. These include the need for the Government to look at why so few applications have been made compared to levels expected and why there are such disparities between supervisory bodies and geographical areas. They also include the need for revised guidance on the meaning of deprivation of liberty which is comprehensible to care providers, and especially to care home staff.
Subject terms:
mental capacity, mental health care, mental health law, vulnerable adults, advocacy, compulsory detention, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards;
The Raise Your Potential project, started in 2006 in the West Midlands, and funded by the Big Lottery, works with young people aged between 11 and 16 years of age who showed an interest in learning new skills and who wanted to do something in their own community that would benefit other local young people. The aim of this project was to develop young people’s skills in facilitation, media and research, to enable them to lead, deliver and run their own events. Based on the lessons learnt from the project, this resource toolkit is aimed at workers or project leaders, who wish to train or support young people in facilitation, research and media. Activities include: working together; communication; research; facilitation; project planning; and evaluation.
The Raise Your Potential project, started in 2006 in the West Midlands, and funded by the Big Lottery, works with young people aged between 11 and 16 years of age who showed an interest in learning new skills and who wanted to do something in their own community that would benefit other local young people. The aim of this project was to develop young people’s skills in facilitation, media and research, to enable them to lead, deliver and run their own events. Based on the lessons learnt from the project, this resource toolkit is aimed at workers or project leaders, who wish to train or support young people in facilitation, research and media. Activities include: working together; communication; research; facilitation; project planning; and evaluation.
Subject terms:
mass media, planning, research skills, training, young people, community development, community work, communication, empowerment;
This Report summarises the presentations, discussions and ideas which emerged from the Ministerial Dementia Research Summit held on 21st July 2009 at the Royal Society in London. The purpose of the Summit was to identify gaps in existing knowledge and to prioritise new areas for research in the dementia field, including improving the quality of care services and appraising specific interventions, and also more basic work on the causes of dementia or on the possibility of cure. In addition to helping to develop a more clearly prioritised research agenda, the Summit also aimed to focus on ways to support the current science base and sharpen its impact. This could include better coordination of research effort, actions to increase the competitiveness of research bids and/or enhance the translation of research into effective practice.
This Report summarises the presentations, discussions and ideas which emerged from the Ministerial Dementia Research Summit held on 21st July 2009 at the Royal Society in London. The purpose of the Summit was to identify gaps in existing knowledge and to prioritise new areas for research in the dementia field, including improving the quality of care services and appraising specific interventions, and also more basic work on the causes of dementia or on the possibility of cure. In addition to helping to develop a more clearly prioritised research agenda, the Summit also aimed to focus on ways to support the current science base and sharpen its impact. This could include better coordination of research effort, actions to increase the competitiveness of research bids and/or enhance the translation of research into effective practice.
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, NHS, older people, social care, social care provision, substance misuse, child care, community health care, cost effectiveness, costs, health care, health professionals;
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, NHS, older people, social care, social care provision, substance misuse, child care, community health care, cost effectiveness, costs, health care, health professionals;
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, looked after children, mental health problems, mental health services, NHS, older people, social care, social care provision, social care staff, social workers, substance misuse, care homes, child care, community care, community health care, cost effectiveness, costs, health care, health professionals;
This booklet has been developed for community and voluntary organisations to help guide them around the safeguarding agenda, including the new responsibilities as set out in the Vetting and Barring Scheme. Chapters are provided on taking risks; including children and young people in the safeguarding agenda; recruitment, supervision and training for staff and volunteers; code of conduct for workers, parents, children and young people; child protection; whistleblowing and complaints; equal opportunities; working towards a policy statement. Each chapter provides details of the key areas organisations should consider and a safeguarding checklist to help organisations guide their policies and procedures.
This booklet has been developed for community and voluntary organisations to help guide them around the safeguarding agenda, including the new responsibilities as set out in the Vetting and Barring Scheme. Chapters are provided on taking risks; including children and young people in the safeguarding agenda; recruitment, supervision and training for staff and volunteers; code of conduct for workers, parents, children and young people; child protection; whistleblowing and complaints; equal opportunities; working towards a policy statement. Each chapter provides details of the key areas organisations should consider and a safeguarding checklist to help organisations guide their policies and procedures.