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The economics of caring: a scoping review
- Authors:
- BATTYE Fraser, et al
- Publishers:
- NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. The Strategy Unit, ICF Consulting
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises the main findings from a project to examine the economic argument for supporting carers. The project, which was commissioned by NHS England, involved a rapid review of the literature and consultation with stakeholders to develop and refine a series of arguments. These are: i) If we provide effective support to carers, then the carer’s health status will improve and they may require less health and social care; ii) If we provide effective advice to carers and employers, then the carer will be more able to remain in work; iii) If we provide effective support to carers, then the person with care needs will be better supported: they may require less health and social care. The report summarises each argument in as a logic model with commentary as to the main mechanisms that show the means of transmission from intervention to economic effect. The results of the workshops and the short literature scan are included as an appendices. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people's experience of emergency hospital readmission: research report
- Authors:
- LAWRIE Michael, BATTYE Fraser
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 41p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reducing the occurrence of emergency hospital readmission (an unplanned readmission within 28 days of leaving) for older people is a key issue for the NHS. Over the past decade, rates of emergency hospital readmission have risen, particularly for those over the age of 75. The aim of this study was to investigate older people’s experience of emergency readmission to hospital. The study comprised: qualitative interviews with 18 older people who have experienced an emergency readmission (and in several cases their families); a brief review of key policy documents and research; and 4 semi-structured interviews with senior stakeholders. Interviewees were asked to share their experience, beginning from their first admission to hospital through to the discharge and return home, and then their experience of the readmission to hospital. The findings show that emergency hospital readmission is a complex issue with multiple potential causes which range across an individual’s care pathway. However there are particular challenges to be addressed in the transition between secondary and primary care, and ensuring that a personalised care package is put in place in the community. Implications for Age UK both at the local and national levels are discussed.
Homelessness and the response to COVID-19: learning from lockdown: final report
- Authors:
- CALLAGHAN David, COPE Gillian, BATTYE Fraser
- Publisher:
- NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. The Strategy Unit
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 67
- Place of publication:
- West Bromwich
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn a radical response from health and care services. Long-accepted ways of doing things have been discarded; new approaches have been designed and adopted with unprecedented speed; what was previously unthinkable is now widely practiced. This was especially true for services supporting people experiencing homelessness. This study, commissioned by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I) and undertaken by the Strategy Unit, aimed to learn from this situation. The essential questions for the work were: what service changes were made under lockdown? How have these changes affected access to care for people experiencing homelessness? What should be learnt from this experience? This was complex territory to navigate. The work was carried out as service changes were being made, under far from ideal research conditions. The study drew evidence from stakeholder interviews, a survey, a literature and policy review, and workshops with academics, policy makers, people with lived experience and service providers. (Edited publisher abstract)