Statistical Release presenting the latest figures on the numbers of people receiving free personal care (FPC) and free nursing care (FNC) in Scotland since its introduction 1 July 2002. The figures also present a picture of how much Local Authorities spend on providing personal care services.
Statistical Release presenting the latest figures on the numbers of people receiving free personal care (FPC) and free nursing care (FNC) in Scotland since its introduction 1 July 2002. The figures also present a picture of how much Local Authorities spend on providing personal care services.
Subject terms:
home care, local authorities, social care provision, care homes, expenditure;
This statistical release presents figures for home care services provided or purchased by local authorities in Scotland. This information is now collected for each person who receives a home care service, a meals service and a Community Alarm or Telecare service. Analysis is provided by: number of hours of care provided; age, client group and gender of clients; and type of home care. All figures relate to the last week in March (the week which includes 24th March 2010).
This statistical release presents figures for home care services provided or purchased by local authorities in Scotland. This information is now collected for each person who receives a home care service, a meals service and a Community Alarm or Telecare service. Analysis is provided by: number of hours of care provided; age, client group and gender of clients; and type of home care. All figures relate to the last week in March (the week which includes 24th March 2010).
Subject terms:
home care, local authorities, meal services, alarm systems, assistive technology;
This Statistics Release presents the figures for free personal care and free nursing care in Scotland in 2008-2009. Free personal and nursing care was introduced in Scotland on 1 July 2002. Prior to this date, people could be charged for personal care services provided in their own home and many residents in care homes had to fully fund their care from their own income and savings. People aged 65 and over can no longer be charged for personal care services provided in their own homes, although they can be charged for domestic services. People aged 65 and over who live in care homes who are assessed as self-funders can receive a weekly payment towards their personal care and can receive an additional payment if they require nursing care; the remainder of the care home fees they still fund themselves. This release presents information from a variety of sources to give a picture of: the number of people benefiting from free personal care and free nursing care in Scotland; and how much Local Authorities spend on personal care services.
This Statistics Release presents the figures for free personal care and free nursing care in Scotland in 2008-2009. Free personal and nursing care was introduced in Scotland on 1 July 2002. Prior to this date, people could be charged for personal care services provided in their own home and many residents in care homes had to fully fund their care from their own income and savings. People aged 65 and over can no longer be charged for personal care services provided in their own homes, although they can be charged for domestic services. People aged 65 and over who live in care homes who are assessed as self-funders can receive a weekly payment towards their personal care and can receive an additional payment if they require nursing care; the remainder of the care home fees they still fund themselves. This release presents information from a variety of sources to give a picture of: the number of people benefiting from free personal care and free nursing care in Scotland; and how much Local Authorities spend on personal care services.
Subject terms:
home care, nursing, older people, social care provision, care homes, expenditure;
A statistical release presenting national figures for social care services provided or purchased by local authorities in Scotland. It includes information on Home Care Services, Self-Directed Support (Direct Payments), Community Alarms and Telecare, Meals services and Housing Support Services. All figures for 2013 relate to the week containing 20 March 2013 and are provisional.
(Original abstract)
A statistical release presenting national figures for social care services provided or purchased by local authorities in Scotland. It includes information on Home Care Services, Self-Directed Support (Direct Payments), Community Alarms and Telecare, Meals services and Housing Support Services. All figures for 2013 relate to the week containing 20 March 2013 and are provisional.
(Original abstract)
Subject terms:
home care, self-directed support, direct payments, alarm systems, telecare, meal services, social care provision, older people;
The National Care Standards Committee was set up by the Scottish Government to develop national standards, in consultation with service users and service providers. The standards describe what individuals who use the services can expect from the service provider and are based on a set of principles reflecting the recognised rights of citizens (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, and equality and diversity). The national standards for care at home relate to services received in an individual's own home, such as services for older people, children and young people and their families and carers, adults with a learning disability or mental health problems, people with physical disabilities, and people with alcohol and drug problems or HIV/AIDS. The document explains that the agency providing the service will be regulated, that the standards apply to the agency, and that care provided should reflect these standards. The standards are grouped under headings which follow a person's journey through the service, covering before using the service (informing and deciding, written agreement, personal plans, management and staffing), and using the service (lifestyle, eating well, keeping well - healthcare and medication, private life, supporting communication, expressing views). The Care Commission was established to register and inspect services, taking account of the national care standards; in April 2011 it was replaced by a new independent scrutiny and improvement body called Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland.
The National Care Standards Committee was set up by the Scottish Government to develop national standards, in consultation with service users and service providers. The standards describe what individuals who use the services can expect from the service provider and are based on a set of principles reflecting the recognised rights of citizens (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, and equality and diversity). The national standards for care at home relate to services received in an individual's own home, such as services for older people, children and young people and their families and carers, adults with a learning disability or mental health problems, people with physical disabilities, and people with alcohol and drug problems or HIV/AIDS. The document explains that the agency providing the service will be regulated, that the standards apply to the agency, and that care provided should reflect these standards. The standards are grouped under headings which follow a person's journey through the service, covering before using the service (informing and deciding, written agreement, personal plans, management and staffing), and using the service (lifestyle, eating well, keeping well - healthcare and medication, private life, supporting communication, expressing views). The Care Commission was established to register and inspect services, taking account of the national care standards; in April 2011 it was replaced by a new independent scrutiny and improvement body called Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland.
Subject terms:
home care, home care assistants, quality assurance, rights, service users, social care provision, standards, care workers;