Journal of Integrated Care, 20(4), 2012, pp.257-264.
Publisher:
Emerald
This article explores a clinician's perspective on the shared integrated care of older people with dementia or frailty, and describes the significance and value of dignity, kindness and compassion in care. It presents a general review of current policy, research and good practice, amplified from a clinical perspective. The key components of effective integrated care are shared knowledge,
This article explores a clinician's perspective on the shared integrated care of older people with dementia or frailty, and describes the significance and value of dignity, kindness and compassion in care. It presents a general review of current policy, research and good practice, amplified from a clinical perspective. The key components of effective integrated care are shared knowledge, understanding, training and support. Equally important are shared objectives, leadership, and governance. This confirms that comprehensive geriatric assessment, as well as working with individuals and their families, must underpin all integrated, humane and effective care for older vulnerable people.
Subject terms:
integrated services, older people, social care provision, dementia, dignity;
Easy read version of the Government White Paper which sets out their vision for a reformed care and support system in England. The White Paper aims to ensure people are kept more independent; have choice and control over their own care and support; can live their lives the way they want and can keep their human rights. Using bullet points this easy read version describes what is meant by care and support; looks at paying for care and support; the problems with care and support at the moment; and how care and support can be made better.
Easy read version of the Government White Paper which sets out their vision for a reformed care and support system in England. The White Paper aims to ensure people are kept more independent; have choice and control over their own care and support; can live their lives the way they want and can keep their human rights. Using bullet points this easy read version describes what is meant by care and support; looks at paying for care and support; the problems with care and support at the moment; and how care and support can be made better.
Subject terms:
independence, integrated services, personalisation, person-centred care, prevention, social care provision, adult social care, carers, dignity, government policy;
... and responsibilities are. Ensuring people are happy with the quality of their care and support by helping to define high-quality care, improving quality, keeping people safe and improving the local care market. Knowing that the individual will be treated with dignity and respect. Ensuring that individuals are in control of their care and support with personalisation and integrated care. The final chapter looks
Government White Paper which sets out the vision for a reformed care and support system. Two core principles are at the heart of the White Paper. These are that everything should be done to minimise people's need for formal care and support and promote people's wellbeing and independence; and that people should in control of their own care and support. The White Paper sets out the reasons for the need for change and then outlines the new vision for care and support. It then looks at how a new system will address concerns in seven key areas. Supporting people to maintain their independence for as long as possible by strengthening support within communities and providing better options for housing. Helping people to understand how care and support works and what their entitlements and responsibilities are. Ensuring people are happy with the quality of their care and support by helping to define high-quality care, improving quality, keeping people safe and improving the local care market. Knowing that the individual will be treated with dignity and respect. Ensuring that individuals are in control of their care and support with personalisation and integrated care. The final chapter looks at how the White Paper will be put into action, which includes the publication of a draft Care and Support Bill for consultation.
Subject terms:
independence, integrated services, personalisation, person-centred care, prevention, social care provision, adult social care, carers, dignity, government policy;
... and support; I know that the person giving me care and support will treat me with dignity and respect; and I am in control of my care and support. The analysis draws on available evidence, including the findings from the 'Caring for our future' engagement and consultation with the care and support community. The final chapters summarises the main likely impacts of the reform of the care and support system
This document sets out how the Department of Health has met the Public Sector Equality Duty during policy development, in line with the five chapters of the White Paper. The chapters are: I am supported to maintain my independence for as long as possible; I understand how care and support works, and what my entitlements and responsibilities are; I am happy with the quality of my care and support; I know that the person giving me care and support will treat me with dignity and respect; and I am in control of my care and support. The analysis draws on available evidence, including the findings from the 'Caring for our future' engagement and consultation with the care and support community. The final chapters summarises the main likely impacts of the reform of the care and support system on key equality groups (age, carers, disability, gender, race, religion, rural communities, sexual orientation and transgender, socio-economic status) and outlines the next steps for reform.
Subject terms:
independence, integrated services, personalisation, prevention, service users, social care provision, access to services, adult social care, advice services, carers, choice, diversity, dignity, early intervention, equal opportunities;