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The development of a national standard assessment instrument for use in continuing care homes
- Authors:
- CHALLIS David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 5(3), March 1999, pp.19-21.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
This study examines the possibility of developing a standard assessment instrument for residents in care homes, which could assess individual care needs, assist in constructing care plans and help to cost the level of care provided. Staff used a modified American Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument in the pilot study. This showed that the MDS/RAI has the potential to be used in continuing care homes in the UK.
A MDS/RAI assessment tool in action: staff views from five care homes
- Authors:
- PATSIOS Demi, GALLAGHER June, COOPER Marilyn
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 7(2), December 2000, pp.11-15.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Tools used for assessing the needs of older people have been widely criticised. Researchers from the University of Bristol recently piloted a comprehensive assessment tool designed to provide a holistic assessment of health and social care needs. Pioneered in the United States, it is now used in many other countries and could provide the basis for a national standardised system for the UK. Discusses the results of the pilot.
Care Plan
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Care Plan has now ceased publication.
Swimming together in Poole's rehab services
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 9(1), September 2002, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
This article describes the work of Poole Intermediate Care Services for older people. Achievements included creation of a single point of access for intermediate care services; creation of multiagency project teams; preparation of admission to hospital or residential placement; and enhancing hospital discharges. Poole's Intermediate Care Services have shown how coordination and cooperation can be achieved by health and social services to the benefit of elderly people in their area and the development of professional practice.
Breaking down the barriers in mental health
- Author:
- ROBERTS Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 9(1), September 2002, pp.12-16.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Reports on the Lambeth Mental Health Awareness Project which offers training and support to people and agencies that have contact with mental health service users. It aims to challenge stigma and discrimination and to break down the barriers to services, employment and training people with mental health problems.
Communications is not just a matter of words
- Author:
- RAUF Akhlak
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 9(1), September 2002, pp.17-20.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Reports on a project at Bradford which works directly with the South Asian communities and health and social care agencies to bridge the gap between potential service users and the service providers.
Working together out of hours
- Author:
- LAYTON Suzy
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 9(1), September 2002, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Describes an out-of-hours health and social care scheme in Blackpool which aims to ensure high quality patient care and access.
Showing David's capabilities
- Author:
- YALLOP Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 9(1), September 2002, pp.21-22.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Reports on the CSV VOCAL scheme, based in Downham Market, Norfolk. The scheme, which was set up in 1989 is funded by Norfolk Social Services to enable people with learning disabilities to become volunteers in their own communities.
Suicide prevention
- Author:
- O'ROURKE Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 8(3), March 2002, pp.15-18.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Describes the lessons learned in health and social care practice and identifies the signs of suicide risk.
Staying put: keeping the family home for adults with a learning disability
- Author:
- KING Nigel
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 8(3), March 2002, pp.9-13.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Valuing People reminds us that 60 percent of adults with learning disabilities are still living at home being supported by relatives. The author investigates how older carers could best use the family home in planning for the future and reviews the different arrangements families can put in place to ensure a son of daughter can continue to live at home.