... with analysis of outputs, outcomes and examines the cost benefits in relation to falls prevention. The evaluation involved data analysis of jobs completed, a survey of users of the service and interviews with staff and service users. It reports that during the 9 month evaluation period 1,399 jobs were carried out in the homes of 697 older people, which exceeded outcome targets. Of people using the service, 46 percent were over 80 years and 72 percent were older people living alone. Older people also valued the service. Ninety-six percent of those surveyed said that the Preston Care and Repair handyperson service made them less worried about their home and 100 percent said that they would recommend the service to others. Analysis of the falls prevention impact on a small number of higher risk cases, found
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An evaluation of the impacts and cost benefits of handyperson services carrying out small repairs and minor adaptations in the home for older people. It looks at how handyperson service fit into the current policy landscape summarises current evidence on their impact and cost effectiveness. It then provides an in depth evaluation of the of Preston Care and Repair handyperson service, with analysis of outputs, outcomes and examines the cost benefits in relation to falls prevention. The evaluation involved data analysis of jobs completed, a survey of users of the service and interviews with staff and service users. It reports that during the 9 month evaluation period 1,399 jobs were carried out in the homes of 697 older people, which exceeded outcome targets. Of people using the service, 46 percent were over 80 years and 72 percent were older people living alone. Older people also valued the service. Ninety-six percent of those surveyed said that the Preston Care and Repair handyperson service made them less worried about their home and 100 percent said that they would recommend the service to others. Analysis of the falls prevention impact on a small number of higher risk cases, found that for every £1 spent on the handyperson service the saving to health and care was £4.28. Other health and social care related outcomes included a risk reduction for hospital admission risk reduction and faster discharge to home, improved wellbeing, safer independent living, and reduced isolation. The report illustrates the impacts of handyperson services cover health, housing and social care aims and objectives. They also offer a cost effective solution with significant cost benefits and a high rate of return on investment, both financial and social.
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Subject terms:
older people, home improvements, evaluation, cost effectiveness, independent living, prevention, housing conditions, housing, outcomes, quality of life, falls, user views, case studies;
... the experience of patients and residents. It involved searches of key websites and databases and interviews with key stakeholders to provide an understanding of effective health and housing initiatives. The review provides a strategic overview of the policy context, followed by sections covering: housing with care; housing advice and information; aids and adaptations; handyperson schemes; falls prevention;
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An evidence review, commissioned by Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network (KSS AHSN) and undertaken by the Housing LIN, which looks at evidence and initiatives across the UK which bring together health and housing, with a particular focus on older people. The review includes projects which contribute to improving health outcomes, reducing demand and expenditure, and improving the experience of patients and residents. It involved searches of key websites and databases and interviews with key stakeholders to provide an understanding of effective health and housing initiatives. The review provides a strategic overview of the policy context, followed by sections covering: housing with care; housing advice and information; aids and adaptations; handyperson schemes; falls prevention; assistive technology and telecare; discharge services; design of the built environment; warm housing and fuel poverty; and dementia related initiatives. Each section contains a brief introduction, a review of relevant research, and examples of current projects and initiatives. The review concludes that housing and related services can contribute to emerging models of integrated health and social care services. It suggests that closer working between the NHS and the housing sector can help reduce hospital admissions and emergency department visits, speed up the discharge of older patients and maintain the independence of older people.
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Subject terms:
housing, home improvements, assistive technology, older people, hospital discharge, building design, dementia, advice services, telecare, supported housing, health, extra care housing, falls, literature reviews;