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Independent research and cost analysis of the use of Just Checking and the Just Right approach to identify appropriate levels of care for adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, KPMG
- Publishers:
- University of Birmingham, KPMG
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Summarises the findings of research on the use of Just Checking activity monitoring equipment to help determine the most appropriate level of care for people with learning disabilities living in residential or supported living accommodation. The research involved nine local authorities working with 33 care providers in England. The Just Checking technology was installed in a sample of accommodations units, most of which were supported living accommodation. The data were used by care staff, with advice about person-centred planning, to discuss whether the current package of support is appropriate, or whether care could be reduced or adjusted to better meet the needs of the service user. The results found that care providers were able to use the technology to achieve improved outcomes for individuals, improved person-centred support and achievement of goals, as well as greater independence and autonomy for individuals. KPMG’s financial analysis of the findings, found that care providers identified no change in the level of care for 38 per cent of tenants, a potential over-provision of care for 34 per cent and a potential under-provision of care of 28 per cent of tenants. The analysis estimates that, even taking into account under-provision, Just Checking would pay for itself within 9 weeks. The report concludes that the Just Checking activity monitoring approach is viable, acceptable and useful to service providers and commissioners of care for adults with learning disabilities. It highlights factors that support the successful implementation of Just Right/Just Checking. (Edited publisher abstract)