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Double jeopardy?: needs and services for older people who have learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BLAND Rachel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(4), December 2003, pp.317-338.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Increasing numbers of people with learning disabilities are living into older adulthood,creating important challenges for services. Greater local understanding of the specific health needs of this population is crucial to influence needs-led service planning. The study used a questionnaire survey to identify people aged over.. who have learning disabilities,covered by a community health trust in England. Specific types of health problems for this older population were identified,along with the sources and types of community supports received and care staff satisfaction with these supports. The most frequently occurring health problems related to psychological/behavioural,incontinence/excretory and circulatory/respiratory needs. Overall general practitioners,followed by community/district nurses,provided the majority of healthcare support. Generally care staff appeared satisfied with the access and quality of health support. There were alarming findings in relation to some areas of health screening. Cervical,breast and testicular examinations were rare. The implications of the study are discussed.
Unit costs of health and social care 1996
- Authors:
- NETTEN Ann, DENNETT Jane, comps
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 147p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
The fourth volume in a series of reports which aim to improve unit cost estimates over a period of time. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and people with AIDS/HIV.
Challenging times: building a health, housing and social care local workforce strategy
- Authors:
- DEARNALEY Patricia, SMITH Joanne E.
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 21(3/4), 2018, pp.108-122.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to stimulate a wider debate around the coordination of workforce planning in non-statutory services (in this case, specialist housing for older people or those with long-term health and social care needs, such as learning disabilities). The authors argue that current NHS reforms do not go far enough in that they fail to include specialist housing and its workforce in integration, and by doing so, will be unable to optimise the potential efficiencies and streamlining of service delivery to this group. Design/methodology/approach: The paper used exploratory study using existing research and data, enhanced by documentary analysis from industry bodies, regulators and policy think tanks. Findings: That to achieve the greatest operational and fiscal impact upon the health care services, priority must be given to improving the efficiency and coordination of services to older people and those requiring nursing homes or registered care across the public and third sectors through the integration of service delivery and workforce planning. Research limitations/implications: Whilst generalisable and achievable, the model proposed within the paper cannot be fully tested theoretically and requires further testing the in real health and social care market to evidence its practicality, improved quality of care and financial benefits. Originality/value: The paper highlights some potential limitations to the current NHS reforms: by integrating non-statutory services, planned efficiency savings may be optimised and service delivery improved. (Publisher abstract)
Care and Health Improvement programme: efficiency project
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides practice examples from ten councils who took part in the Care and Health Improvement Programme during 2016/17. It describes the innovative approaches they took to achieve greater efficiencies from their adult social care budgets and draws conclusions as to what other councils might learn from them. The examples cover three main areas: managing demand for social care by offering residents a different type of service; more effectively using the capacity in communities to help find new care solutions; and working closer with partners in the NHS to reduce pressures in the care and health system. They highlight the importance of councils dealing with people effectively at their first point of contact; the benefits of using strength-based approaches; that developing social enterprises can be a cost effective way of meeting demand and reducing shortage of supply; and the potential of collaboration between councils to reduce costs and demand for services. The 10 councils are: Bristol City Council, Poole Borough Council, Swindon and Wiltshire Councils; Norfolk County Council; Waltham Forest Council; Somerset Council; Newcastle City Council; Nottingham City Council; and Nottinghamshire County Council. (Edited publisher abstract)
Unit costs of health and social care 2008
- Authors:
- CURTIS Lesley, (comp.)
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 192p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Unit costs of health and social care 2007
- Authors:
- CURTIS Lesley, (comp.)
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 208, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Unit costs of health and social care 2005
- Authors:
- CURTIS Lesley, NETTEN Ann, (comps.)
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 203p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Unit costs of health and social care 2004
- Authors:
- CURTIS Lesley, NETTEN Ann, (comps)
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 202p.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.
Access to and use of Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) by children, young people and parents: a national survey
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) are a key part of the user involvement system in the NHS in England. Reports on a national survey of PALS to examine the extent to which PALS have developed in ways that are inclusive of children, young people and parents. Respondents from 243 PALS provided information for the survey; 122 in PCTs, 101 in NHS trusts, 15 serving both PCTs and NHS Trusts, and 5 in Children's Hospitals. Discusses the findings in relation to staffing, location and open hours, links with other organisations, training and ability to deal with users concerns.
Unit costs of health and social care 2001
- Authors:
- NETTEN Ann, REES Tony, HARRISON Glenys
- Publisher:
- University of Kent
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 187p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Aims to improve unit cost estimates for health and social services. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and substance misusers. Also provides a breakdown of costs of health care staff in the community and in hospitals.