Three years after institutional abuse was found at Orchard Hill, England's last long-stay hospital for people with learning disabilities, former residents and staff are flourishing out in the community. A brief account of Sutton Council's approach at providing supported living schemes and transforming day services is provided. A short case study from a support worker and the mother of one former resident of Orchard Hill are also included.
Three years after institutional abuse was found at Orchard Hill, England's last long-stay hospital for people with learning disabilities, former residents and staff are flourishing out in the community. A brief account of Sutton Council's approach at providing supported living schemes and transforming day services is provided. A short case study from a support worker and the mother of one former resident of Orchard Hill are also included.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, local authorities, severe learning disabilities, supported living, community care, day services;
A social worker, researcher and service user offer advice on a case involving an 11-year-old carer who looks after both his mother and younger brother.
A social worker, researcher and service user offer advice on a case involving an 11-year-old carer who looks after both his mother and younger brother.
Subject terms:
self-esteem, young carers, assessment, case studies, bullying, community care, families;
The case of a man who was malnourished, suffering from auditory hallucinations and who had stopped talking is discussed. The decision to admit him to hospital under the Mental Health Act and later, once his condition had improved, to return him to the community with a care package to live with his sister who had a mild learning disability are discussed.
The case of a man who was malnourished, suffering from auditory hallucinations and who had stopped talking is discussed. The decision to admit him to hospital under the Mental Health Act and later, once his condition had improved, to return him to the community with a care package to live with his sister who had a mild learning disability are discussed.
Subject terms:
hospital discharge, risk assessment, severe mental health problems, case studies, community care, compulsory detention;
Multidisciplinary teams in Croydon are using the combined predictive model or 'predictive case finding' to identify people at risk of hospital admission and support them in the community. The model has been developed into an innovative programme of community care known as the "virtual ward" which includes the staff and systems of a hospital ward, but the patient lives at home. Dr Martin Bardsely, head of research at Nuffield Trust, also describes work on producing a model to identify who will need intensive social care in future.
Multidisciplinary teams in Croydon are using the combined predictive model or 'predictive case finding' to identify people at risk of hospital admission and support them in the community. The model has been developed into an innovative programme of community care known as the "virtual ward" which includes the staff and systems of a hospital ward, but the patient lives at home. Dr Martin Bardsely, head of research at Nuffield Trust, also describes work on producing a model to identify who will need intensive social care in future.
Subject terms:
multidisciplinary services, needs assessment, hospital admission, prevention, risk management, community care, community health care;
The case of a 39-year-old man who has recently had a severe stroke and the management of his rehabilitation reablement is discussed. His reablement resulted in a move back into the community to housing association accommodation with the support of his partner and a care package that includes a live-in carer.
The case of a 39-year-old man who has recently had a severe stroke and the management of his rehabilitation reablement is discussed. His reablement resulted in a move back into the community to housing association accommodation with the support of his partner and a care package that includes a live-in carer.
Subject terms:
independence, person-centred care, rehabilitation, stroke, survivors, care planning, community care;
Live-in care workers are keeping people out of residential home while offering more to clients than traditional domiciliary services. This article reports on how Bath based Agincare are providing this service.
Live-in care workers are keeping people out of residential home while offering more to clients than traditional domiciliary services. This article reports on how Bath based Agincare are providing this service.
The author examines the findings of an international research review which aimed to identify good practice in risk assessment. The report highlights policy and practice in three categories: criminal justice, community care and child protection and aims to inform policy and practice in Scotland.
The author examines the findings of an international research review which aimed to identify good practice in risk assessment. The report highlights policy and practice in three categories: criminal justice, community care and child protection and aims to inform policy and practice in Scotland.
Subject terms:
risk assessment, child protection, community care, criminal justice, good practice;
As long-term care costs continue to risk, preventive, low cost community services to support older people are needed. This article examines the kinds of schemes that are required. The article highlights good practice in the areas of: third sector partnerships; a healthy eating and falls initiative from Age Concern; the use of time banks; and telephone trees which can be a useful community support network.
As long-term care costs continue to risk, preventive, low cost community services to support older people are needed. This article examines the kinds of schemes that are required. The article highlights good practice in the areas of: third sector partnerships; a healthy eating and falls initiative from Age Concern; the use of time banks; and telephone trees which can be a useful community support network.
Subject terms:
older people, social networks, support groups, voluntary organisations, community care;