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Care home census 2013: statistics on adult residents in care homes in Scotland
- Publishers:
- ISD Scotland, Information Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This publication presents information on adult residents in Care Homes in Scotland collected as part of the annual Scottish Care Home Census (SCHC) held at 31st March 2013. The census covers all adult care homes in Scotland that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and data are collected via the Care Inspectorate’s web based “eForms” system. The report also includes care homes for older people, and care homes for other main client groups (adults with physical disabilities, adults with mental health problems or adults with learning disabilities). As at 31st March 2013 there were 1,282 care homes for adults in Scotland providing 42,755 places to 36,578 residents. This report notes that for the 2011 census, ISD Scotland (Ihe Information Services Division of NHS National Services Scotland) published two reports: an interim report and a detailed findings report. For the 2012 census onwards, ISD has produced a single annual report. (Edited publisher abstract)
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)
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)
Use of seclusion: good practice guide
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Updated good practice guidance for health and social care professionals in Scotland on the use of seclusion when working with people who are being treated for mental illness, dementia, learning disability or related conditions in health and social care settings. The view of the Mental Welfare Commission is that services should minimise the use of all forms of restrictive practice, and that in most cases, proactive behavioural support plans would mean that the use of seclusion would be unnecessary. The guidance aims to ensure that where seclusion takes place, the safety, rights and welfare of the individual are safeguarded. It looks at what any policy for seclusion should cover, including: maintaining the safety of the secluded person, care planning, record keeping, assessment and review during a period of seclusion, the impact of seclusion and staff training. The guide also provides a summary of good practice points, a summary of relevant legislation in Scotland and case studies to illustrate areas of good and poor practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland: summary of outcomes from focussed visits 2010-11
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Between April 2010 and March 2011, the Commission undertook 87 focussed visits to people receiving care for mental health problems or learning disability in various settings. A total of 301 recommendations for improvement were made following these visits. When followed up, it was found that services had taken satisfactory action in 76% of cases. This paper reports on the main issues emerging from 74 of those visits, and specific examples of improvements made by these services after the visits. These 74 visits were to people receiving treatment in the following types of care settings: intensive psychiatric care and secure units; care facilities for people with learning disability; older people in hospital; older people in care homes; people with mental disorders in prison; young people's care facilities; mental health continuing care and rehabilitation facilities; and adult acute admission wards. Many of the recommendations addressed principles of Scottish mental health and incapacity legislation, the articles of human rights legislation and other international conventions. The most common issues raised were: care environments that did not appear to meet people's right to privacy and dignity; care plans that did not appear to comply with the principles of maximum benefit, participation and the range of options available; and lack of attention to physical health.
National care standards: care homes for people with mental health problems
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 66p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
- Edition:
- Rev ed.
The National Care Standards Committee was set up by the Scottish Government to develop national standards in collaboration with a number of working groups including service users and service providers. They are designed to be from the point of view of service users to help them to understand what they can expect from the service provider. They may also be of use to service providers to help them know what is expected of them. The standards in this publication cover care homes for people with mental health problems. These services provide accommodation together with nursing and personal care or support to people with mental health problems. People with mental health problems may choose to stay in a care home permanently, or for regular planned short breaks. Staff should be able to cater for individual’s changing needs so they should not have to move if they become ill. The standards are grouped under 4 headings: before moving in; settling in; day-to-day life; and moving on.
Fragile foundations: exploring the mental health of the social care workforce and the people they support
- Author:
- GATHERUM Becca
- Publisher:
- Scottish Care
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- Ayr
This report looks the mental health support for older people living in care homes and accessing care at home and housing support services. It covers individuals who have lived with mental health challenges throughout their lives, as well older people who are experiencing mental health issues for the first time. It is based on focus group research with 43 care staff working across the independent social care sector in Scotland. The focus groups discussed care staff’s personal and professional experiences of mental health and the ways in which mental health issues impact upon them in their care roles and their ability to support individuals. The report examines the factors which comprise and impact upon care workers’ mental health and wellbeing. It also examines the pressures and expectations that are placed on them in carrying out their roles, often acting as a link between many individuals and services. The report shows that staff are increasingly losing their capacity and resilience to cope with these pressures, which are preventing staff from delivering compassionate care. The report provides recommendations to promote a person-centred, rights-based system of care in Scotland. These include an increased recognition of older people’s mental health issues as a human rights issue, increased recognition of the contribution of the social care workforce to supporting older people's mental health; and extending mental health and well-being support to the social care workforce. (Edited publisher abstract)
Explaining about...mental health and well-being
- Authors:
- BORROWMAN Fiona, DEMPSTER Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(1), March 2009, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is about NHS Health Scotland's Mental Health and Wellbeing in Later life Programme, which aims to promote mentally healthy ageing in Scotland. A core aspect of the programme is involving older people in the design, delivery and evaluation of health improvement projects. The article presents three case studies: the use of peer researchers to facilitate focus groups in Glasgow; focused action research in Lothian care homes; and the production of Facing Dementia, a booklet based on real experiences and featuring quotes from people with dementia. The article concludes by outlining future plans, including developing an action plan focused on longer-term priorities for promoting mental well-being.
Rights, risks and limits to freedom: principles and good practice guidance for practitioners considering restraint in residential care settings
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This guidance sets out a number of general principles that the Commission believes apply to the use of restraint in any setting. These general principles should be taken into account when restraint is being considered in the care of any person who has a mental learning difficulty, dementia or other mental disorder. The guidance aims to help guide thinking on the use of restraint and encourage all care staff to consider their actions and the impact that those actions may have on the people they are caring for. This guidance cannot give answers to every situation residents and care staff find themselves in. The document also includes sections on particular types of restraint and interventions that can lead to the freedom of movement and liberty of residents being limited in some way.
Is social work effective: research findings from the Social Work Research Centre, University of Stirling
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING. Social Work Research Centre
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Social Work Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 86p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
Brings together research done at the centre over the last 8 years into the effectiveness of social work. This was centred around 4 themes: the effectiveness of community care; social work and criminal justice; the effectiveness of different organisational contexts in social work; and prevention.