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Footcare services for older people: a resource pack for commissioners and service providers
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 26p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication is for commissioners and service providers. It explains why footcare is important and describes service providers, types of service, what good services should look like and what they should achieve, and developing services.
Audiology: hearing services for older people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing outlines recent improvements in audiology services and provides information on a range of tools to help commissioners and providers.
Top tips from local authorities who have developed strategies to help older people to access direct payments
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Two case studies are provided from local authorities to illustrate the approaches they have used to increase the uptake of direct payments. Each case study provides a top tip, a detailed explanation of the approach taken and contact details for further information. The two case studies cover: Mainstreaming direct payments from Cornwall County Council and offering direct payments for older people as a first option from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation
- Authors:
- HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Homes and Communities Agency
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Following the Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods national strategy report, the Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation was established in 2009 to examine what further reform is needed to ensure that new build specialised housing meets the needs and aspirations of the older people of the future. This report brings together the findings and recommendations of the panel, which focused on improving the quality of life of the ageing population by influencing the availability and choice of high-quality sustainable homes and neighbourhoods, challenging the perceptions of mainstream and specialised housing for older people, raising the aspirations of older people to demand higher quality more sustainable homes, and spreading awareness of the possibilities offered through innovative design of housing and neighbourhoods. It highlights key design recommendations, offers case studies from London, Bristol, York, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden, proposes further work, links to parallel studies that emphasise the role of place making in enhancing quality of life, and forms the basis of advice to government ministers.
Telecare
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing paper outlines the role of telecare as a key component of the government’s strategy for older people's preventative services. It provides a clear overview of what telecare is, briefly describes different types of telecare available such as environmental sensors and security devices and how it can be used to support older people. Other assistive technologies such as telehealth and telemedicine are also briefly mentioned. Two short case studies are included which show how telecare was used enable two individuals to remain at home.
Personal care at home: a consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document seeks views on the Government’s proposals for requiring councils in England with adult social services responsibilities (CASSRs) to provide personal care free of charge in certain circumstances to people with the highest needs. On 25 November, the Government introduced the Personal Care At Home Bill (“the Bill”) to enable this to happen. The consultation will last until 23rd February 2010, but the Department would welcome earlier responses, by 26th January.
Telecare: telecare services for older people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing is part of the Department of Health's prevention package which aims to raise the focus on older people's prevention services and encourage their use. This and the other resources in the package are designed to support PCTs, SHAs and Local Authorities in prioritising and effectively commissioning services that support the health, well-being and independence of older people. The paper describes telecare as the use of electronic sensors and aids that make the home environment safer so that people can live at home independently for longer. A number of different types of telecare device are described, along with related assistive technologies. Two case studies are provided to show how telecare can support older people. There is some information about availability of telecare in the UK and links to websites that provide further information.
Falls and fractures: exercise training to prevent falls
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 20p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing is part of the Department of Health's prevention package which aims to raise the focus on prevention as a means of ensuring good health, well-being and independence for older people. This and the other resources in the package are designed to support PCTs, SHAs and Local Authorities in prioritising and effectively commissioning services that support the health, well-being and independence of older people. This paper covers: ageing, decreasing fitness and effects on balance; exercise and physical activity that prevents falls; exercise and physical activity that prevent fractures; is all exercise good for all fallers?; reducing the risk of falling during exercise; exercise referral routes.
With respect: dignity in homecare and residential care
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- CD ROM, booklet
- Place of publication:
- London
This training programme and resource provides materials to use in ensuring that staff are trained to provide more dignified and respectful services to older and vulnerable people. It applies equally to services provided in the residential sector and in the home care sector. It explains how to train staff to be aware at all times for the need to provide high quality services that respect people’s privacy, confidentiality and dignity. It explains the context of the Department of Health’s Dignity Challenge, defining dignity and providing the criteria for best practice. It contains everything required to offer training to individuals or groups, in modular or whole sessions.
Age equality in health and social care: a consultation on preparing the NHS and social care in England for the age requirements in the Equality Bill that affect the provision of services and exercise of public functions
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This consultation paper sets out recommendations on non-legislative action that the Department of Health (DH), and the National Health Service (NHS) and social care more generally, should take to prepare for the introduction of the new Equality Bill. which introduces a new equality duty and a ban on age discrimination to the public sector. Comments on the proposals in this consultation paper, the impact assessment and equality impact assessment are invited to be submitted to DH by 15 February 2010.