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AGEnda: information for Older People
- Authors:
- AGE CONCERN SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive Older People's Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A magazine with information for older people. In this issue: 'listening and involving'; 'older people and the arts'; 'useful information from age concern'; 'safe and secure'; 'good health'; and 'money matters.
'No problems, old and quiet': older prisoners in England and Wales: a thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 114p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
‘No problems – old and quiet’ aptly summarises the situation of many of the 1700 older prisoners now held in our prisons. In general, older prisoners pose no control problems for staff. But, because of that, prisoners’ own problems, particularly as they grow older and less able-bodied, can easily be neglected. In 2001, the Department of Health issued a National Service Framework for the care of older people. It specifically referred to the ‘wide range of health and social care needs, both while in prison and on release’ of prisoners over 60 (of whom there were then only 700), and to the need for partnership between the NHS and Prison Service to meet health and social care needs. This report shows that this is not yet happening. The main findings of this report are based on fieldwork in 15 male prisons.
Housing for older people
- Author:
- GREGORY Janice
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government. Social Justice and Regeneration Committee
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
In the summer of 2003 the newly formed Social Justice and Regeneration Committee chose "Housing for Older People" as the topic for its first policy review. This was partly due to the wide ranging debate being conducted with the Welsh Assembly Government's "Strategy for Older People in Wales" The topic was approached with the view that any civilised society should ensure that its older citizens live in comfort and security and as independently as their health allows.
Statistics Release: Care homes, Scotland March 2004
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. National Statistics
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Defining day care
- Author:
- MCVICKER Helen
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The development of day care services within Northern Ireland began in earnest in the 1970s. Initially this form of care was designed to provide sheltered workshops for adults with learning disabilities, but as the concept of day care developed, other user groups began to be catered for, with older people becoming the predominate group. This paper defines day care in the modern context, using three components: who; what; and the setting. ‘Who’ is defines as: adults; have care needs as a result of physical or cognitive impairment; socially isolated; and at risk. ‘What’ is defined as assessment; structured programme; supervision; assistance with personal care or other daily living activities; rehabilitation or treatment; social opportunities/social inclusion; emotional support; promotion of educational, training or employment opportunities; respite for carers. The ‘Setting’ is defined as: non-residential and non-domiciliary; statutory, voluntary, independent sector; some communal element of care; combination of ‘centre-based’ and ‘community- based’ services. This paper suggests that this definition developed by the National Adult Day Services Association would appear to offer the most comprehensive and reflective definition of day services and is one which can be applied to any adult service user group.
Better Health in Old Age: report from Professor Ian Philp, National Director for Older People's Health to Secretary of State for Health
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report highlights progress since 2001 under the National Service Framework for Older People and sets out a vision for the future. The National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People promotes independence and well-being for older people and support for them to live at home or in community settings as far as possible. The emphasis in the NSF has been right across the whole health and social care system rather than being narrowly focused on just one or two conditions. This is an ambitious agenda but a crucial one.
A Commissioner for Older People in Wales: the report and recommendations of the Welsh Assembly Government's advisory group
- Author:
- WALES. National Assembly
- Publisher:
- Wales. National Assembly
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
As a first step to delivering the Assembly Government’s Manifesto commitment to establish a Commissioner for Older People, the Minister for Health and Social Services established this Advisory Group as a Task and Finish Group. The remit that was set for the Advisory Group was: “To consider the status, powers, role and responsibilities of the Commissioner for Older People in Wales and to make recommendations to the Minister for Health and Social Services by March 2004” This document examines the reasons why a Commissioner for Older People is needed, considers the role and remit such a Commissioner might fulfil, and examines what Powers would be necessary to support the recommended responsibilities and duties. It concludes with a survey of some of the main implementation issues, concerning the appointment and accountability of the Commissioner.
Report to Scottish Executive Health Department on the implementation of the clinical standards for food, fluid and nutritional care in hospitals
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Health Department
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report adressess the issues necessary to improve the nutritional status of patients in hospitals.
Supporting people in Wales: initial reviews for legacy supporting people projects: initial review guidance
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The guidance sets out four purposes for the initial review process, these are; To understand the strategic relevance of existing community care and older persons services; to develop and apply appropriate service specification for accommodation related support services; to identify the appropriate level of SPG funding to be allocated to each community care and older persons scheme;t o establish a contract between the local authority and providers of SPG funded service which sets out on-going funding levels and service specification for each scheme or project.
Independent living in later life
- Authors:
- PARRY Jane, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 142p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This qualitative research study was designed to explore factors influencing older people’s perceptions and experiences of independent living in later life. The research also tested the assumptions underpinning the DWP’s customer segmentation model for today’s pensioners. This research was commissioned to help further DWP’s understanding of what independence means to older people. The findings are being used to inform the delivery of its services to older people.