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Supporting people at the start of their care home journey: a warm welcome
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This document provides suggestions on how people who work in a care home can provide a welcome pack for their residents. It aims to help care home staff provide clear information for people covering the issues that matter to them most, and explaining what they can expect from life in a care home. Suggestions for areas to cover include: respecting cultural identity and diversity, communication, social interaction, hobbies and interests; involving family and the local community; practical arrangements for day-to-day living; health care; costs; and making a complaint. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning from Trusted to Care: one year one
- Authors:
- WALES. Welsh Government, NHS WALES
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Report summarising progress and improvements made in care and practice at the Princess of Wales and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals in Wales since the independent review Trusted to Care found serious concerns about the quality of care and patient safety of frail and older people. The review made 14 recommendations for the health board and four for the Welsh Government. The report finds progress has been made in all 14 recommendation areas made to the health board. Six have been completed either fully or there are clear plans for implementation in place Eight of the recommendations still need work. The report also identifies the progress made against the Welsh Government recommendations. Improvements are identified in the areas of hydration, medication, complaints and professional accountability. (Edited publisher abstract)
Strategy for an ageing society: delivery plan 2022
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This strategy document sets out the Welsh Government's delivery plan in 2022 to create an age friendly Wales that supports people of all ages to live and age well. The strategy has two top level domains: supporting local authorities to work with partners to create age friendly communities; and promoting a rights based approach. The strategy has four aims: enhancing well-being; improving local services and environments; building and retaining people's own capability; and tackling age related poverty. Priorities are themed around: improving support for unpaid carers; Improving access to health, social care services and mental health services; improving local services and environments in relation to housing; open spaces and buildings and transport; community participation; preventing abuse of older people; planning for the future; skills and lifelong learning; commencing the socio-economic duty; increasing take up of pension credit and investing in Wales' foundational economy. (Edited publisher abstract)
The strategy for older people in Wales 2013-2023: living longer, ageing well: making Wales a great place to grow old
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This third phase of the Strategy focuses on ensuring that older people in Wales have the resources they need to deal with the challenges and opportunities they face. These resources are described in terms of social resources (e.g. good physical and mental health), environmental resources (e.g. access to transport, and feeling safe when out and about), and financial resources (e.g. having an adequate standard of income, and not living in poverty). Older people should expect to be able to participate as fully in society as they desire, including: contributing to community and family life; influencing decisions; and having their needs met. The strategy refers to other emerging policy developments and initiatives, notably the Welsh Government's programme of change for Health and Social Care, as detailed in Appendix 2. (Original abstract)
Age friendly Wales: our strategy for an ageing society
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This strategy sets out the action Wales will take to reap the benefits of the growing number of older people in Wales as they rebuild their communities after the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy builds on a vision of an age friendly Wales that supports people of all ages to live and age well; where everyone looks forward to growing older; where individuals can take responsibility for their own health and well-being whilst feeling confident that support will be available and easily accessible if needed; where ageism does not limit potential or affect the quality of services older people receive; where age is celebrated and the independence, participation, care, self- fulfilment and dignity of older people are upheld at all times. Three themes cut across the strategy: creating an age friendly Wales; prioritising prevention; and a rights based approach. The strategy aims are: enhancing well-being; improving local services and environments; building and retaining people’s own capability; tackling age related poverty. (Edited publisher abstract)
Care homes action plan: final update: how we have supported care homes during the winter
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report provides a final update on progress in relation to the actions set out in the Care homes action plan, reflecting on lessons learnt during the pandemic and next steps. It focuses on six specific areas: infection prevention and control; personal protective equipment (PPE); general and clinical support for care homes; residents’ well-being; social care workers’ well-being; and financial sustainability. Effective use of testing, PPE and infection prevention and control practices have seen a noticeable drop in the number of positive test results within care homes. The vaccination programme, whilst not removing the need to ensure these practices remain in place and are adhered to, has also been seen as providing a glimmer of light at what has been a very long tunnel. Financial sustainability of the sector remains a significant challenge. COVID-19 has had an impact on the financial position of many care providers due to the additional cost pressures surrounding additional infection prevention and control activity and staffing constraints, alongside a reduction in income. (Edited publisher abstract)
Working together to reduce harm: delivery plan (2016-18): consultation document
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Sets out how the Welsh Government, the NHS and other organisations will tackle the impact of substance misuse, including continuing to reduce the number of drug and alcohol-related deaths. The new plan focuses on a number of key measures, including raising awareness of the potentially lethal consequences of using new psychoactive substances more commonly known as ‘legal highs’, steroid and image enhancing drugs and risky drinking behaviours by older people. The plan also sets out measures to reduce the stigma of those looking for help with their substance misuse issues. It covers initiatives to: reduce the inappropriate use of prescription-only medicines and over-the-counter medicines; reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses among people with substance misuse issues; ensure appropriate referrals are made quickly to substance misuse services from primary and secondary care services and other relevant professionals; ensure people with alcohol-related brain damage are supported effectively; prevent homelessness and help people with substance misuse problems sustain tenancies; ensure substance misuse co-occurring with mental health problems is managed effectively; increase the availability of recovery-oriented substance misuse services; and improve the long-term outcomes of those affected by substance misuse through access to employment and education. The closing date for responses to the consultation on the delivery plan is 30 March 2016. (Edited publisher abstract)
A framework for delivering integrated health and social care for older people with complex needs: consultation document
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Wales already has a higher proportion of people aged over 85 than the other countries of the United Kingdom, and is likely to rise further in the next decade. This framework for integrated health and social care summarises the relevant policy and key principles; and provides clear definitions. It sets out the Welsh Government’s expectations for how all the different partners need to develop and deliver integrated health and social care services, not as something extra but as the normal way of working. It identifies what the evidence indicates as the core requirements on which to base local planning and delivery; and states the outcome-based indicators that will help establish the present baseline position and measure progress. In all, care delivery must be aimed at achieving improved user and patient care through better co-ordination of services; and the the recipient will have a greater say and more control over the care received. Responses to this consultation are required by 31 October 2013. (Edited publisher abstract)
National action plan to prevent the abuse of older people: a consultation on actions the Welsh Government will take to prevent the abuse and neglect of older people in Wales
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This consultation document seeks views on proposed actions the Welsh Government will take to prevent the abuse and neglect of older people in Wales. The Government is clear that abuse or neglect in any form against older people will not be tolerated. This includes financial scams, physical and mental abuse and neglect. Age does not diminish an individual's right to live with dignity and respect. The Action Plan sets out a series of measures which the Welsh Government will put in place across Government to ensure that older people are protected from all types of abuse, and to prevent them from being at risk of abuse. It builds upon much good work done under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016, and the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015. This plan has three overarching themes: 1. Older people are supported to live independently and with dignity and are able to access relevant support from safeguarding services where they are at risk of abuse or neglect; 2. Older people experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence are able to access relevant support from Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) services when required; 3. Older people receiving care and support are protected from becoming at risk of abuse or neglect. This consultation closes on 17 October 2022. (Edited publisher abstract)
Guidance for the submission of proposals for the Intermediate Care Fund
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Sets out guidance on applying for funding to the Intermediate Care Fund in Wales. The Fund aims to encourage integrated working between local authorities, health and housing in supporting older people, particularly the frail elderly, to maintain their independence and remain in their own home. It can be used to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, or inappropriate admission to residential care, as well as preventing delayed discharges from hospital. The Fund includes £35 million revenue funding and £15 million capital funding. It is hoped the Fund can be used to build on existing good practice and to increase the scale of provision of integrated services across Wales. The closing date for bids is the 2 March 2014. (Edited publisher abstract)