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Applying a personalised approach to eligibility criteria
- Author:
- BOGG Daisy
- Publisher:
- Open University
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 136p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
The eligibility criteria for social care can be difficult to apply to users with complex social and psychological needs. Social workers are under increasing pressure to ensure that applications for funding are well constructed in order to ensure the financial support allocated to individual and personal budgets are appropriate and maximise the options for the client. This pocketbook aims to provide a guide for those assessing and supporting individuals with complex needs such as mental health, substance misuse or learning disability. It offers guidance on how these types of issues can be applied to eligibility criteria to asses social care funding within a personalised approach targeted at recovery and improved quality of life. The book: describes legal frameworks for assessment and service delivery; examines specific elements of eligibility criteria; provides practice suggestions and checklists; and explores the interface between fair access to care services and NHS CHC criteria. Illustrative case studies are used throughout.
Turning the tide: a vision paper for multiple needs and exclusions
- Authors:
- PAGE Anna, HILBERY Oliver
- Publisher:
- Making Every Adult Matter
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication calls for a vision, that, in every local area, people experiencing multiple needs are supported by effective, coordinated services and empowered to tackle their problems, reach their full potential and contribute to their communities. The publication suggests that, despite some good progress, it is clear that local services cannot achieve this vision alone. Too often offering coordinated services means going against policy and battling for political and strategic engagement. A new approach is needed from national government to create an environment in which it becomes the norm for leaders in local areas to put in place the coordinated services that have been shown to work for this group. The Vision Paper is aimed at government ministers, Members of Parliament and key local decision makers. It sets out five building blocks for the new approach with recommended actions for each. Each of these is covered by a two-page spread setting out the problem thoughts on the solutions. Areas addressed include: communicating a clear message that tackling multiple needs and exclusions is a government priority; defining and identifying people experiencing multiple needs and exclusions; creating accountability, leadership and transparency; making outcomes and commissioning work for this group; and getting the finances right in local areas.
Models and approaches in family-focused policy and practice
- Author:
- HUGHES Nathan
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Society, 9(4), October 2010, pp.545-555.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
In 2007, the Social Exclusion Task Force began a cross government review of policies and practices intended to support families at risk – defined as families with multiple and complex problems such as unemployment, poor mental health, or substance misuse. This paper reviews the models and approaches to family-based policy and service provision for those at risk of social exclusion, and suggests three distinct categories for exploration. In the first category, approaches seek to strengthen the ability of family members to offer support to a primary service user within that family. In the second category, family members are recognised as having their own specific and independent needs arising out of their relationship with the primary service user. The third category includes ‘whole family approaches’ focused on shared needs and strengths that could not be dealt with through a focus on family members as individuals. In this article, the third category is considered in detail.
Developing a capable dual diagnosis strategy: a good practice guide
- Authors:
- HUGHES Liz, GORRY Ann, DODD Tom
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 11p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document, for commissioners and lead providers of services involved in the care and treatment of people with a dual diagnosis, describes how a Dual Diagnosis Strategy will set out the vision and values for local service provision and be the focal point for collaboration between all key stakeholders at a local level. People with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance use often have multiple and complex long term needs, which require a comprehensive, coordinated, seamless, multi-agency response. However, due to a variety of factors (such as resources, lack of clarity around local service responses, and a lack of workforce skills), this group often fail to receive good quality and consistent care. A robust local Dual Diagnosis Strategy will set out the vision and values for local service provision, and be the focal point for collaboration between all key stakeholders at a local level. A successful strategy will be able to account for the varying needs of all groups and will be comprehensive and flexible in its approach. This document is designed to support the development of a capable dual diagnosis strategy built on recommendations from national policy guidance and best practice.
Suffering in silence
- Author:
- BARRON Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 26.10.04, 2004, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Services for women experiencing domestic violence who also have mental health or substance misuse issues or woefully inadequate. Reports on 'Struggle to survive', a survey from the first part of the Women's Aid Mental Health and Domestic Violence project which identifies some of the gaps in existing service provision, and highlights resources needed to improve services in the future. Separate but related postal questionnaires were sent to refuge organisations other domestic violence services and professionals working with women experiencing domestic violence. Interviews and group discussions were also undertaken with service users.
Double take
- Author:
- GLASSMAN Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 64, 2004, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Two years from the publication of the Department of Health guidance on treating 'dual diagnosis' patients, asks what services are in place for people needing simultaneous treatment for substance misuse and mental ill health.
Mind the gaps: meeting the needs of people with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health problems; report of the joint working group
- Authors:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse, SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Scottish Advisory Committee on Alcohol Misuse
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 97p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This is is a report for people with deep-seated and multiple problems which often have complex and multiple causes. They have co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems and often occupy the margins of our society. Most can benefit from help and support of many types. But there are shortcomings and gaps in the help that is available. This report seeks to address them. The Working Group has taken account of the following policy initiatives, which already exist or are being developed; and all seek to narrow or close gaps in advice and support: towards social inclusion; towards a successful and sustainable economy, with good employment prospects, training experience and opportunities; towards reducing homelessness; towards targeted provision of housing support services; and towards creating equitable access to a range of care services, regardless of boundaries, and designed to meet the needs of people as clients or patients.
The invisible visibles: a study of the needs of the homeless and mentally ill in Guyana
- Authors:
- LEE Judith A.B., ODIE-ALI Stella, BOTSKO Michael
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 43(2), April 2000, pp.163-178.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study explores the needs of the homeless and mentally ill in the heavily populated coastal area of Guyana. The process, findings and implications of this international social work collaboration are discussed. Many of the respondents have coexisting mental and substance abuse disorders. Living on the street is associated with serious physical health problems and violent victimisation. Loss of family support precipitates homelessness for respondents, who summarise their needs as a home, a meal and a job.
Inquiry into the treatment and care of Damian Witts: summary of the report commissioned by Gloucestershire Health Authority
- Authors:
- LINGHAM Richard, CANDY Julian
- Publisher:
- Gloucestershire Health Authority
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- Gloucester
Report of an inquiry into the provision of services to Damian Witts, who has mental health problems and who pled guilty to the manslaughter of his brother.
Supporting people with multiple needs and exclusions: strategic briefing
- Author:
- TERRY Lucy
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice for Adults
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
People with multiple needs and exclusions face a combination of problems at once, including mental ill health, substance misuse, repeat offending, homelessness and poverty. This briefing explains how by working with key partners and contributing to a ‘whole area approach’, strategic leaders in adult social care can help to coordinate the kind of personalised, assertive and persistent support that has been shown to work for people facing multiple needs and exclusions. This has potential to improve health and well-being outcomes, and to save public money through more effective coordination of services and reduced demand in the long-run. This Strategic Briefing summarises the benefits of a whole area approach and provides guidance on how it can be achieved. It covers the themes of strategic leadership and collaboration; services working together; personalised support; assertive and persistent support; and non-punitive, positive approaches. For each theme the document provides a list of key points outlining what it means in practice, why it is important, and how it can be achieved. (Edited publisher abstract)