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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.
Case for change: mental health liaison service for dementia care in hospitals: evidence
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
One of the resources that make up the Dementia Commissioning pack, this document includes: an overview of patients eligible for mental health liaison services, what this service should involve and a list of the evidence sources used to inform the hospital mental health liaison service design. The document begins by highlighting the challenge general hospitals face in meeting the needs of older people with mental health conditions. It then looks at how a mental health liaison service can improve outcomes and ensure hospital resources are used efficiently. It then looks at specific aspects of the service: assessment and diagnosis; providing support and advice on management and care planning to other parts of the hospital; and contributing to staff training and organisational development. The resources that make up the Commissioning Packs have been designed to help commissioners improve the quality of services and minimise unwarranted variation in service delivery.
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This leaflet offers advice both on caring for people most at risk during a heatwave, and on organising others who provide care. Example advice cards for commissioners of health and social care, Directors of Public Health and health and social care staff are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for care home managers and staff
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This fact sheet contains action cards outlining the roles and responsibilities required of care home managers and staff at each level. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This leaflet offers advice both on caring for people most at risk during a heatwave, and on organising others who provide care. Example advice cards for commissioners of health and social care, Directors of Public Health and health and social care staff are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for care home managers and staff
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This fact sheet contains action cards outlining the roles and responsibilities required of care home managers and staff at each level. (Edited publisher abstract)
A pathway to care for older offenders: a toolkit for good practice
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The purpose of this toolkit is to inform and assist the delivery of individually planned care for older prisoners whilst in prison, followed by successful resettlement back into the community, receiving the necessary support to sustain an optimum quality of life and reduce re-offending.
National minimum standards for care homes for older people: supplementary guidance: visual impairment
- Authors:
- CARE STANDARDS INSPECTORATE FOR WALES, WALES COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND
- Publisher:
- Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The following guidance has been produced to supplement regulations and national minimum standards to provide additional advice to inspectors and providers. The guidance - visual impairment was developed jointly between the Wales Council for the Blind and CSIW.