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Care home census for adults in Scotland statistics for 2009-2019
- Author:
- Public Health Scotland
- Publisher:
- Public Health Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This release provides information from the annual Care Home Census for Adults in Scotland on the numbers of care homes, registered places, residents, admissions and discharges. In relation to all care homes for adults the data shows that: at 31 March 2019, there were 1,102 care homes for adults and 41,032 registered places – these are a 22% and 5% decrease since 31 March 2009, respectively; there were an estimated 35,630 residents aged 18 years and over in care homes – a 5% decrease since 31 March 2009; from 31 March 2009 to 31 March 2019, the estimated percentage occupancy increased slightly, from 86% to 87%; on 31 March 2019, residents in care homes for older people accounted for 91% of residents in all care homes for adults. Main points relating to care homes for older people include: at 31 March 2019, there were an estimated 30,914 long stay residents in care homes for older people – a reduction of 4% since 31 March 2009 (32,226); and there were 1,531 residents in a care home for these purposes – an increase of 49% compared with 31 March 2009 (1,029). In relation to care homes for learning disabilities, mental health problems, and physical and sensory impairment the data shows that: on 31 March 2019, there were 159 care homes for learning disabilities providing 1,587 places, 55 care homes for mental health problems providing 978 places, and 41 care homes for physical and sensory impairment providing 666 places; the estimated percentage occupancy in care homes for learning disabilities was 89%, and was 92% in care homes for mental health problems, and physical and sensory impairment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Sight loss UK 2012: the latest evidence
- Author:
- ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
- Publisher:
- Royal National Institute for the Blind
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sight loss UK is an annual evidence review based on 45 key indicators that show what life is like for people with experience of sight loss, their carers and those at risk of sight loss. This data summary provides professionals working in the sight loss sector with the latest evidence related to the lives of people with sight loss and clear information about the factors affecting people at risk of sight loss. The report includes indicators on the following topics: people living with sight loss and those at risk of sight loss; cost of sight loss; preventing avoidable sight loss; supporting independent living; creating an inclusive society; and global sight loss.
Self-directed support (direct payments), Scotland, 2011
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 19p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Statistical release presenting the latest figures for Self-directed Support (Direct Payments) made during the period 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011. Tables provide figures by local authority; client group (physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health problems and other including frail older people); and age profile.
Reforming the legal framework for adult safeguarding: the Law Commission's final recommendations on adult social care
- Author:
- SPENCER-LANE Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 13(5), 2011, pp.275-284.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Law Commissions review of adult social care law was announced in 2008, followed by the publication of a scoping report, a consultation paper, and a consultation analysis. This paper outlines the Law Commission's final recommendations for the reform of adult social care, with a particular emphasis on the recommendations for a new legal framework for adult safeguarding in England and Wales. The paper examines each of the Law Commission's recommendations for adult safeguarding and contrasts them with the proposals put forward at the consultation phase of the review. It argues that a single legal framework for adult social care, including adult safeguarding, with have substantial benefits in terms of legal clarity, consistency and efficiency. In conclusion, the author suggests that a clear and single legal framework is important for older and disabled people in order to fully understand their entitlements, and for local authorities and partnership agencies to understand their responsibilities.
Avoiding institutional outcomes for older adults living with disability: the use of community-based aged care supports
- Authors:
- ELLISON Caroline, WHITE Amy, CHAPMAN Libby
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 36(3), September 2011, pp.175-183.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Most people, regardless of ability or impairment, want to remain independent and living in their own home as they age. This study aimed to establish if accessing community-based aged care supports was perceived as assisting individuals ageing with a disability to remain living in their own homes and to avoid more institutional models of service. Sixty individuals aged 50 years and over with an intellectual, physical or neurological disability were interviewed to determine their perceptions in relation to ageing and the supports needed to remain living in the community. In addition, 26 staff and 6 family members were interviewed. The findings indicated that the participants receiving community-based aged care supports reported benefits including opportunities to develop relationships, maintain daily living skills, and participate in community activities. However, due to a lack of confidence in the availability of access to mainstream community-based aged care services, many participants felt vulnerable or unsure about their future and ability to remain living in their own home. Several participants commented that this meant that an undesired early relocation into residential aged care or congregate disability services appeared inevitable.
It’s about time: An overview of short break (respite care) planning and provision in Scotland
- Author:
- REID-HOWIE ASSOCIATES
- Publisher:
- Shared Care Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 77p.
- Place of publication:
- Dunfermline
This research was carried out for Shared Care Scotland by Reid Howie Associates to look at the planning and provision of short break care in adult and older people’s services. The report presents the findings of research carried out between April and August 2010 to: improve knowledge and understanding of the landscape of respite care and short break provision for adults in Scotland; identify good practice in the planning, commissioning and design of respite care and short break services; and better understand the challenges and identify solutions to moving towards more flexible, personalised respite care and short break services for adults. The research focused on the views of stakeholders in the public sector, although a number of carers’ and other organisations also contributed views.
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LGBTQI+ video stories
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource presents five accounts of LGBTQI+ people and their care and support experiences. The stories focus on people with physical disabilities; people with mental health needs; people with learning disabilities; partners in adoption services; and older people and residential care. (Edited publisher abstract)
The state of the nation: June 2022
- Author:
- ACCESS SOCIAL CARE
- Publisher:
- Access Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
This second State of the Nation report explores the increasing need that people have for social care advice, highlights the external factors which may have driven some of this increased need, and details the complexities of some of the issues that those in need are now facing. The report draws together over 74,000 separate data points through a bespoke processing pipeline. We have matched over 1,200 separate organisational data categories to a set of harmonised group categories ('universal themes'). These universal themes match similar group member queries into one category, allowing us to derive greater collective insight across the sector. We categorise member data into group types: 'carers', 'older people', 'sensory disability' and 'learning disability'. We explore key social care trends, investigate the changing pattern of advice provision and detail some examples of the impact this has had on people with social care needs and their families. We observe an unprecedented level of advice provision over and above what we reported in our 2021 State of the Nation report. People continue to struggle in accessing care and support and the increases in advice provision in many of our universal theme areas are stark. Key findings include: our members have provided advice on more social care advice queries in the year 2021/22 compared to 2019/20, a rise of 74%; our members processed 88% more enquiries that were identified as needing specialist legal advice in the year 2021/22 compared to 2019/20; the number of enquiries about social care needs assessments has risen by 229% in the year 2021/22 compared to 2019/20; the number of people contacting our members about problems or concerns about existing social care and support rose by 43% in the year 2021/22 compared to 2019/20. (Edited publisher abstract)
Care home census for adults in Scotland statistics for 2011-2021
- Author:
- Public Health Scotland
- Publisher:
- Public Health Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This release provides information from the annual Care Home Census for Adults in Scotland on the numbers of care homes, registered places, residents, admissions and discharges. Data are presented at Scotland and at Local Authority level, and cover the period from 2010/11 to 2020/21, excluding the year 2019/20. On 31 March 2021, there were 1,069 care homes for adults and 40,632 registered places – 20% and 5% fewer, respectively, compared with 31 March 2011. On 31 March 2021, there were an estimated 33,353 residents aged 18 years and over in care homes – 11% fewer than 31 March 2011 (37,511). The estimated percentage occupancy on 31 March 2021 was 82%, compared with 88% on 31 March 2011. On 31 March 2021, there were an estimated 29,317 long stay residents in care homes for older people. Of these, an estimated 18,831 (64%) had dementia (either medically or non-medically diagnosed). Most care home provision is delivered by the private sector. The estimated number of residents in private sector care homes for older people decreased by 1,264 (5%) between 31 March 2011 and 31 March 2021. Over the same time period, the estimated number of residents decreased by 610 (19%) in the voluntary or not for profit sector, and by 1,269 (29%) in the Local Authority/Health Board sector. The estimated number of admissions by long stay residents to care homes for older people increased slightly (2%) in 2020/21, compared to 2018/19. For short stay and respite admissions, numbers declined sharply over the same time period by 20% and 68%, respectively, likely due to the impact of COVID-19. On 31 March 2021, there were 157 care homes for learning disabilities providing 1,542 places, 52 care homes for mental health problems providing 930 places, and 36 care homes for physical and sensory impairment providing 600 places. (Edited publisher abstract)
Online safety and wellbeing of adults at risk of harm
- Authors:
- MUIRHEAD Stuart, SANDERS Robert
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A learning resource developed for social services practitioners providing an introduction into adults at risk of harm and online safety. It covers the perceived risks, forms of abuse, themes of harassment, how the risks can be reduced, and prompts for practitioners. Includes a list of references providing links to current information and evidence. It was developed with the assistance of the National L&D Adult Support & Protection Group and the Iriss Evidence Search and Summary Service. (Edited publisher abstract)