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Independent advocacy
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Independent advocacy is a one-to-one partnership between an independent advocate and an older person who needs support in order to secure or exercise their rights, choices and interests. This factsheet looks at what independent advocacy is, and what it is not, when it may be needed, the importance of the relationship between the Independent Advocate and the older person (advocacy partner), how others (professionals/carers/ family) may respond to advocacy, and how and when to access it.
Extra care housing
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Extra care housing is part of the provision of support which is available to more frail older people to enable them to continue living independently for as long as possible. Extra care housing may suit older people who need a high level of personal care, but who are otherwise able to live independently on their own. This factsheet gives information about extra care housing provision, how to access it, and how to fund a place in such a scheme.
Abuse: older people at risk
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
User-friendly factsheet intended for enquirers, and directly relevant to older people, their families and carers. This item deals with older people at risk from abuse;
Housing decisions and options in later life
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Most older people will make one or more house moves after retirement. This may be for a better quality of life, or in preparation for the future, but may also be in response to a crisis, or a change in circumstances. This factsheet describes the support available and the main options open to older people when making decisions about accommodation.
Care home handbook
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 56p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
Provides information to service users and their carers about the issues around deciding on a care home, finding and paying for one, and living in a care home.
The real cost of quality care and support
- Authors:
- NATIONAL CARE FORUM, COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- National Care Forum; Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
The findings of a survey of National Care Forum (NCF) member organisations to explore the issues of quality and cost in the provision of care and support services are presented. A total 189 care homes and 21 home care services responded to the survey. The key findings are briefly summarised under the following themes: the views of people who use services and their families; putting relationship-centred care into practice; effective leadership and management; learning and development; valuing and rewarding staff; service innovation; and income and costs.
Assessment and services from your local council
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
User-friendly factsheet intended for enquirers, and directly relevant to older people, their families and carers. This item deals with assessment and services from local councils.
Hospital discharge
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
User-friendly factsheet intended for enquirers, and directly relevant to older people, their families and carers. This item deals with hospital care and patient discharge.
Hospitals: what to expect
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
User-friendly factsheet intended for enquirers, and directly relevant to older people, their families and carers. This item deals with hospital care and patient admissions.
Health difficulties: how to cope with changing needs
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The paper explains what help is available for older people from the local Council and the NHS if anyone develops difficulties due to ill-health or disability. This includes support inside and outside the home and financial assistance.