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Never say never again
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, November 2003, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Looks at a recent report from the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) which was called on to investigate allegations of abuse of elderly people in Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust.
Lincolnshire Health and Lincolnshire GP fundholders: NHS responsibilities for meeting continuing healthcare needs: draft for consultation
- Author:
- LINCOLNSHIRE HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Lincolnshire Health
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- Lincoln
Consultative document putting forward Lincolnshire Health purchasers' first proposals for meeting continuing healthcare needs.
Care needs of elderly people with schizophrenia: assessment of an epidemiologically defined cohort in Scotland
- Authors:
- McNULTY Seamus V., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 182(3), March 2003, pp.241-247.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Little is known of the needs of elderly patients with psychotic illnesses. The aim of this artilce was to measure the care needs of an epidemiologically based group of patients over the age of 65 years suffering from psychotic illness, using a standardised assessment. All patients aged 65 years and over with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and related disorders from a defined catchment area were identified. Their health and social care needs were investigated using the Cardinal Needs Schedule. The 1-year prevalence of schizophrenia and related disorders was 4.44 per 1000 of the population at risk. There were high levels of unmet need for many patients, including those in National Health Service (NHS) continuing-care beds. Many needs were identified, all of which could be addressed using the existing skills of local health and social care professionals. The investigation raises serious concerns about standards of hospital and community care for elderly patients with schizophrenia. The findings may be unique, reflecting long-standing problems within a particularly hard-pressed part of the NHS. However, it is not known whether a similar situation exists in other parts of the UK.
How to ensure your service is responsive to the needs of carers: a guide and action planning tool for managers and staff working in the health service in Newcastle
- Author:
- NEWCASTLE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. Newcastle Carers project
- Publisher:
- Newcastle Council for Voluntary Service. Newcastle Carers Project
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
This guide and action planning tool aims to assist staff working in the health service to implement carer related elements in various government guidance. This includes 'Caring for carers', 'National framework for mental health', 'National framework for older people', NHS plan 2001 and 'Valuing people'.
Slow progress
- Authors:
- ANDREWS Fred, BURDON Paul, COOPER Kevin Huggins
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.2.02, 2002, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
During the past two years, the Audit Commission's, district audit, which audits local authority and NHS spending, has reviewed the provision of mental health and rehabilitation services for older people by the NHS and local authorities. Reports on the author's findings.
Time to design upwards in mental health services for older people
- Author:
- GOSS Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 7(2), December 2000, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Four main areas of working need improvement if services for older people with mental health needs are to match the aspirations of the National Service Framework for Older People and the NHS plan. The author describes what needs to be done and says that in the future we should be designing services from recipient upwards.
The home team
- Authors:
- STOKES Graham, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 5.3.98, 1998, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Explains how one trust's reorganisation of mental health services for older people led to a dramatic decrease in admissions, with most clients receiving care at home.
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.
National survey of local innovation and research needs of the NHS: full report
- Author:
- ACADEMIC HEALTH SCIENCE NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Academic Health Science Network
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 45
- Place of publication:
- London
The findings from a survey with health and social care stakeholders to identify local innovation and research needs in England. The project aimed to help the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) and other research funders and practitioners to ensure their work is aligned with these needs. The views of local health stakeholders within each AHSNs region were collected through qualitative interviews and a questionnaire. The survey found that whilst there were some differences in regional priorities, common themes emerged which reflected wider challenges facing the NHS. Key themes covered: addressing workforce challenges; delivery of mental health services and providing care for patients with mental health needs, including community based support; older people, including community support and tackling social isolation; integrating services to provide effective care for patients with complex needs, including multimorbidity and frailty; and use of digital and artificial intelligence technology. (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.