The Isle of Wight has introduced free personal care for over-80s who meet the eligibility criteria of critical or substantial need. This has improved the lives of many older people by making home care free for many over-80s so they aren't forced to go into residential homes. The author explains how the changes were made and the benefits that have resulted.
The Isle of Wight has introduced free personal care for over-80s who meet the eligibility criteria of critical or substantial need. This has improved the lives of many older people by making home care free for many over-80s so they aren't forced to go into residential homes. The author explains how the changes were made and the benefits that have resulted.
Subject terms:
home care, long term care, older people, eligibility criteria;
Discusses the provision of free personal care in Scotland. Examines the figures and refutes the argument that the personal care policy is financially doomed. Argues that the cost of free personal care will be a small percentage of the total cost of care.
Discusses the provision of free personal care in Scotland. Examines the figures and refutes the argument that the personal care policy is financially doomed. Argues that the cost of free personal care will be a small percentage of the total cost of care.
Subject terms:
long term care, older people, social care provision, charges;
In 1999, an Appeal Court case ruling in the Coughlan suggested that continuing care for older and disabled people should in many cases, be paid for by the NHS. Looks at how, four years later, the confusion continues.
In 1999, an Appeal Court case ruling in the Coughlan suggested that continuing care for older and disabled people should in many cases, be paid for by the NHS. Looks at how, four years later, the confusion continues.
Subject terms:
long term care, NHS, older people, physical disabilities, social services, eligibility criteria, financing;
The debate about long-term care for older people has raised the question of how it will be provided in future. Some analysts believe the next 20 years will see sheltered housing replacing residential care.
The debate about long-term care for older people has raised the question of how it will be provided in future. Some analysts believe the next 20 years will see sheltered housing replacing residential care.
Subject terms:
long stay care, long term care, older people, rehabilitation, sheltered housing, social policy, care homes;