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Age, home and community: a strategy for housing for Scotland's older people: 2012-2021
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This housing strategy for older people in Scotland, developed in partnership with the housing, health and social care sectors, has been agreed by the Scottish Government. It presents a vision for housing and housing-related support for older people, the outcomes we want to achieve and a framework of actions we will take. The Wider Planning for an Ageing Population working group identified five key outcomes for housing and related support for older people, covering: clear strategic leadership; information and advice; better use of existing housing; preventative support; and new housing provision. These five outcomes form the framework for this strategy. Underlying the outcomes are four key principles: older people as an asset; choice; planning ahead; and preventative support. The strategy presents a ten year vision and programme of action. This report is aimed not only at those who are older now, but also at people preparing for retirement, who need to consider options for older age before they reach it. The focus is on prevention and giving people the choices they need to live the best lives possible.
Reshaping care for older people: a programme for change 2011-2021
- Authors:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government, CONVENTION OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Providing high quality care and support for older people is a fundamental principle of social justice and is an important hallmark of a caring and compassionate society. Demographic changes coupled with a decade of difficult public finances means this is one of the 3 biggest challenges facing Scotland – alongside economic recovery and climate change. This document sets out the Scottish vision and immediate actions for reshaping the care and support of older people. It has been co-produced through an extensive period of development and engagement with the people of Scotland and with political, organisational and community interests at both local and national levels. The programme presented provides a framework, built on consensus across all sectors and interests, to address the challenges of supporting and caring for Scotland’s growing older population into the next decade and beyond. This document will be updated to ensure it operates as a key driver for Reshaping Care.
Reviewing Care and Repair in Scotland 2009: report of the findings of the review of care and repair
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 41p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Care and Repair projects provide a range of property based, but personalised services to support older and disabled home owners, tenants of private landlords and crofters, to help them remain in their homes. They make it easier for people to improve and adapt their homes by helping them to decide what work is required, choose reliable tradesmen, obtain finance and oversee the work. Small repairs services may also be available. The ethos and approach taken by Care and Repair is unique, offering a flexible, person centred, property related service. They deliver a flexible and holistic approach that is independent, confidential and non-judgemental and are seen as approachable, trusted and responsive to individual needs. As part of the review, interviews took place with the Care and Repair Forum Board members followed by a more in-depth review of local services by an independent consultant (ODS Consulting) appointed by the Scottish Government. This work included a structured telephone survey of the managers of Care and Repair projects, followed by an online survey of managing agents, management board representatives, local authority sponsors, partner organisations and other providers of Care and Repair type services. National consultation events also took place to bring together anyone with an interest in Care and Repair, to talk about its potential future role. It is primarily for Care and Repair projects and their key stakeholders to decide how best to make use of the tools that these review findings provide.
Respite care, Scotland 2011
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 27p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Statistical information on respite care services (also called short break care services) provided or purchased by Local Authorities in Scotland. The release provides information for the last five years to give a picture of: the total number of respite weeks provided by each Local Authority in Scotland; the amount of daytime and overnight respite provided; and the amount of respite provision by age group (older people aged 65+; adults aged 18 to 64; and young people aged 0 to 17).
Scottish households below average income, 2006/07
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This publication presents annual estimates of the proportion and number of children, working age adults and pensioners living in low income households in Scotland. It presents progress towards UK and Scotland Government targets to reduce poverty. All figures are derived from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Family Resources Survey, Households Below Average Income datasets.
The prevention and management of falls in the community: a framework for action for Scotland 2014/2015
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Drawing on published research and guidance and the practical experience of health and social care professionals, this framework identifies and describes key actions to help prevent falls in the community in Scotland. Actions are provided for each of the four stages of the care pathway: supporting health improvement and self-management to reduce risk; identifying individuals at high risk of falls; responding to and individual who has just fallen and requires immediate assistance; and coordinated management, including specialist assessment. The actions represent the minimum standard of care an older person should expect to receive in Scotland. It provides a useful road map for developing a falls pathway and encourages and integrated approach between health, social care and the idependent sector. (Original abstract)
Self-directed support (direct payments), Scotland, 2011
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 19p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Statistical release presenting the latest figures for Self-directed Support (Direct Payments) made during the period 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011. Tables provide figures by local authority; client group (physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health problems and other including frail older people); and age profile.
National care standards: care homes for older people
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 66p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
- Edition:
- Rev ed.
The National Care Standards Committee was set up by the Scottish Government to develop national standards in collaboration with a number of working groups including service users and service providers. They are designed to be from the point of view of service users to help them to understand what they can expect from the service provider. They may also be of use to service providers to help them know what is expected of them. The standards in this publication cover care homes for older people. These services offer 24-hour care, 7 days a week, to older people. They provide accommodation together with nursing care, personal care and support. Older people may choose to stay in a care home permanently, or for regular planned short breaks. Staff should be able to cater for individual’s changing needs so they should not have to move if they become ill. The standards are grouped under 4 headings: before moving in; settling in; day-to-day life; and moving on.
Free personal and nursing care, Scotland, 2008-09
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 24p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This Statistics Release presents the figures for free personal care and free nursing care in Scotland in 2008-2009. Free personal and nursing care was introduced in Scotland on 1 July 2002. Prior to this date, people could be charged for personal care services provided in their own home and many residents in care homes had to fully fund their care from their own income and savings. People aged 65 and over can no longer be charged for personal care services provided in their own homes, although they can be charged for domestic services. People aged 65 and over who live in care homes who are assessed as self-funders can receive a weekly payment towards their personal care and can receive an additional payment if they require nursing care; the remainder of the care home fees they still fund themselves. This release presents information from a variety of sources to give a picture of: the number of people benefiting from free personal care and free nursing care in Scotland; and how much Local Authorities spend on personal care services.
A fairer Scotland for older people: a framework for action
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 72
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This Framework has been developed to challenge the inequalities older people face as they age. The framework focuses on three main areas to ensure that older people can: engage with and contribute to their communities, access the public and other services they need, and ensure financial security as they move into retirement. Each chapter sets out the areas that older people have prioritised, what action the Government and partners are already taking on these issues, and what more needs to be done for the future.