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;
Professional Social Work, February 2008, pp.20-21.
Publisher:
British Association of Social Workers
The author, from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, highlights the importance of ensuring care of older people protects their dignity. It draws from research findings and practice guidance from SCIE.
The author, from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, highlights the importance of ensuring care of older people protects their dignity. It draws from research findings and practice guidance from SCIE.
Subject terms:
older people, person-centred care, rights, social care provision, dignity;
Dignity in Care aims to ensure all older people are treated with dignity when using health and social care services. High quality services should be delivered in a person centred way that respects the dignity of the older person receiving them. Unfortunately this is not always the case and older people do not always receive the respect they deserve.
Dignity in Care aims to ensure all older people are treated with dignity when using health and social care services. High quality services should be delivered in a person centred way that respects the dignity of the older person receiving them. Unfortunately this is not always the case and older people do not always receive the respect they deserve.
Subject terms:
older people, rights, social care provision, dignity, health care;
SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, CASS Elaine, et al
Publisher:
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Publication year:
2013
Place of publication:
London
This guide had been designed for people who want to make a difference and improve standards of dignity in care. It provided information for service users on what they can expect from health and social care services, and a wealth of resources and practical guidance to help service providers and practitioners in developing their practice, with the aim of ensuring that all people who receive health and social care services are treated with dignity and respect. Originally published as SCIE Practice Guide no. 9. Originally published in 2006. Updated in 2009 and 2013. Completely relaunched in 2020.
This guide had been designed for people who want to make a difference and improve standards of dignity in care. It provided information for service users on what they can expect from health and social care services, and a wealth of resources and practical guidance to help service providers and practitioners in developing their practice, with the aim of ensuring that all people who receive health and social care services are treated with dignity and respect. Originally published as SCIE Practice Guide no. 9. Originally published in 2006. Updated in 2009 and 2013. Completely relaunched in 2020.
Subject terms:
service users, social care provision, standards, access to services, carers, health care, dignity;
Presents the findings of an online survey of 1,100 homecare workers and data obtained from a Freedom of Information request to the 152 local authorities in England that commission social care visits. The report reveals that: 58 per cent of homecare workers have been given just 15 minutes or less to deliver personal care for homecare users; 57 per cent of homecare workers have been given just 15 minutes or less to deliver personal care for somebody they have never met before; 74 per cent of homecare workers believe they do not have enough time to provide dignified care for their homecare users; and 61 per cent had not had enough time to provide a dignified level of personal care to a homecare user aged over 90 years. The survey shows that many homecare workers work beyond their paid working hours for nothing in order to meet users’ needs for personal care, meals and assistance with everyday tasks. The report calls upon the government to invest immediately in our social care system and for standards to be improved through more councils adopting UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Presents the findings of an online survey of 1,100 homecare workers and data obtained from a Freedom of Information request to the 152 local authorities in England that commission social care visits. The report reveals that: 58 per cent of homecare workers have been given just 15 minutes or less to deliver personal care for homecare users; 57 per cent of homecare workers have been given just 15 minutes or less to deliver personal care for somebody they have never met before; 74 per cent of homecare workers believe they do not have enough time to provide dignified care for their homecare users; and 61 per cent had not had enough time to provide a dignified level of personal care to a homecare user aged over 90 years. The survey shows that many homecare workers work beyond their paid working hours for nothing in order to meet users’ needs for personal care, meals and assistance with everyday tasks. The report calls upon the government to invest immediately in our social care system and for standards to be improved through more councils adopting UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
surveys, home care, staff-user relationships, dignity, local authorities, quality assurance, social care provision;
... of the rights and interests of older people; challenge discrimination against older people; encourage best practice in the treatment of older people; and review the law affecting the interests of older people. Notable successes include taking action to improve dignity for older people in hospital, the championing of more accessible information for older people, and challenging cuts to community transport.
(Edited publisher abstract)
The need for an independent voice for older people in England has been recognised for some time. In 2000, Paul Burstow MP tabled amendments to the Care Standards Bill which aimed to establish an independent Older People’s Commissioner. In 2008, the Labour government appointed Joan Bakewell as an ‘independent and informed’ champion for the elderly based in central government; Baroness Bakewell sets out her experience, and the lessons that can be learnt from it. Northern Ireland and Wales already have an Older People’s Commissioner. This report calls for the position to be established in England, where more than 80% of the UK’s population lives. The serving Welsh commissioner Sarah Rochira describes her powers and how they can make a difference. Her job is to promote the awareness of the rights and interests of older people; challenge discrimination against older people; encourage best practice in the treatment of older people; and review the law affecting the interests of older people. Notable successes include taking action to improve dignity for older people in hospital, the championing of more accessible information for older people, and challenging cuts to community transport. Four case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales as an independent voice and avocate. Such examples could be translated into the English context; CentreForum urges the government to examine the role carefully.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
older people, ageing, dignity, social care provision, advocacy, policy;
The guide presents the seven common core principles to support dignity in adult social care. These include valuing the uniqueness of every individual, meaningful communication and shaping care and support services around each individual. It provides details around each principle and the The 'Stop! Think dignity principles to practice guides' provide real life examples and scenarios for each
(Publisher abstract)
The guide presents the seven common core principles to support dignity in adult social care. These include valuing the uniqueness of every individual, meaningful communication and shaping care and support services around each individual. It provides details around each principle and the The 'Stop! Think dignity principles to practice guides' provide real life examples and scenarios for each principle..
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
staff development, organisational culture, dignity, adult social care, person-centred care, adults, social care provision;
Working with Older People, 16(4), 2012, pp.175-179.
Publisher:
Emerald
This paper describes the findings of a survey conducted in North Wales looking at the perceptions of older people on dignity in care issues in the services they received. The North Wales Dignity in Care Forum carried out the survey, driven by the question: What one change today could make a difference to you tomorrow? National Health Service and local authority organisations were involved and 499
This paper describes the findings of a survey conducted in North Wales looking at the perceptions of older people on dignity in care issues in the services they received. The North Wales Dignity in Care Forum carried out the survey, driven by the question: What one change today could make a difference to you tomorrow? National Health Service and local authority organisations were involved and 499 responses were received. Thematic analysis of the responses revealed a number of key issues. The top three concerns were keeping independence, individual respect and personal care. There were some difference in the responses from the NHS and the local authority participants. In particular, the wide range of issues raised by the NHS group made these responses difficult to interpret. The authors highlight the limitations of this rapid study, including; absence of demographic data and an open sampling frame. However they believe the results show that there is value in using rapid and inexpensive methods to collect information from older people accessing services.
Subject terms:
older people, social care provision, surveys, user views, dignity, health care;
... and confidence is impacted upon. The report also refers to ongoing concerns around the fundamental aspects of care, dignity and respect that are essential for anyone accessing health and social care services.
Focusing on older people’s services seen through the ‘lens of someone with dementia’, the review concluded that the National Service Framework has had an impact in Wales. Together with related strategies and the role of the Older People’s Commissioner, it has raised the profile of services received by older people in Wales and highlighted the need for them to be treated as individuals and without discrimination. The review also highlighted that across Wales a number of innovative and valuable services and support mechanisms for older people have been put in place. For example: exercise and activity classes; lunch clubs; shop and drop internet services such as the food solutions project in Flintshire; and television adverts such as the FAST advert for stroke. However, the review also found that: greater focus is needed at a local level in health promotion, prevention and community services if we are to help and support people to live healthy and longer lives; older people with complex needs often end up in hospital when in reality for many it is the last place they should be; and when older people do get admitted to hospital they are frequently there for too long and as a result their independence and confidence is impacted upon. The report also refers to ongoing concerns around the fundamental aspects of care, dignity and respect that are essential for anyone accessing health and social care services.
Subject terms:
mental health, older people, social care provision, ageing, dignity, health care;
Dignity is a complex concept that is difficult to define. If today’s, as well as tomorrow’s older people are to experience dignity in health and social care, as well as in other aspects of their lives, then these complexities need to be clarified.
Dignity is a complex concept that is difficult to define. If today’s, as well as tomorrow’s older people are to experience dignity in health and social care, as well as in other aspects of their lives, then these complexities need to be clarified.
Subject terms:
service users, social care provision, standards, access to services, carers, dignity, health care;