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Range and Capacity Review Group: second report: the future care of older people in Scotland
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive Range and Capacity Review Group
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 72p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This is the second and final report from the Scottish Executive Health Department’s Range and Capacity Review Group The National Delayed Discharge Action Plan (March 2002) highlighted the need to carry out a range and capacity review of community care services for older people, and led to the establishment of this Range and Capacity Review Group. The first report of the Group Projections of community care service users, workforce and costs was published on 16 July 2004. This was modelling work that presented 7 scenarios and then, for each of these scenarios, set out statistical projections of the numbers of community care service users and of workforce and cost implications at a Scotland level up to 2019. It did not set the context for care, nor did it make recommendations about the way forward. These matters are addressed in this report. This report does not provide, as some might have expected, a detailed analysis of the different models that were outlined in the Group’s first report. As the work progressed it quickly became apparent that the national review group could not decide what should happen at local level. Of the scenarios in the first report, scenario 7 (the joint future model) is the one that fits best with the direction of policy and practice in Scotland. But the way in which a joint future model is delivered in one area will be different from that in another area, because of the mix of existing services (and their inter-action, of which more is said later about a whole systems approach), and the local population and geography. This report therefore sets out: the group's understanding of the big problems, the context in the light of recent, major reports (notably Building a Health Service Fit for the Future (the Kerr Report), Delivering for Health, Better Outcomes for Older People, and the 21st Century Social Work Review), and a vision for care for the increasing ageing population in years to come. The report is therefore neither an action plan nor a model of care, but it sets out principles, a vision for care that has to be worked out in detail at local level.
AGEnda - information for older people
- Authors:
- AGE CONCERN SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Older People's Unit
- Publisher:
- The Scottish Executive Older People's Unit
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A collection of articles for older people. In this winter edition the contents is "well and warm this winter"; "free central heating at the end of your phone"; "study proves huge volunteering benefits"; "mental health and well-being in later life"; "the pension service"; "getting extra reassurance and advice in Aberdeen", and "help delivered by Postwatch Scotland"
AGEnda: Information for Older People
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive Older People's Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Scottish Executive's newsletter for older people. In this isssue: introducing Hugh Henry MSP, transport, free personal care, involving older people, healthy ageing, being active, older people and the arts, older learners, volunteering, adding life to years, new standards for care homes, looking for a dentist, and other news and information.
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.
The measurement of need in old people
- Authors:
- ISSAACS Bernard, NEVILLE Yvonne
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Home and Health Department
- Publication year:
- 1975
- Pagination:
- 168p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
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.
Older people living in the community – nutritional needs barriers and interventions: a literature review
- Authors:
- JONES Jacklyn, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Good nutrition plays a vital role in the well-being and health of older people but also helps delay and reduce the risk of developing disease. This literature review focuses on the nutritional needs of older adults living in the community, the barriers to them meeting their nutritional needs, and interventions which may be successful in improving nutritional intake. Main findings are presented.
Older people living in the community: nutritional needs, barriers and interventions: a literature review
- Authors:
- JONES Jacklyn, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 63p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This literature review focuses on the nutritional needs of older adults living in the community, the barriers to them meeting their nutritional needs and interventions which may be successful in improving nutritional intake. Good nutrition plays a vital role in the wellbeing and health of older people but also helps delay and reduce the risk of developing disease. The aims of the review were to: identify the nutritional needs of older people living in the community and barriers to them meeting their nutritional requirements, identify effective dietary and other interventions, including interventions to improve food access for older people (including cooking clubs, delivered meals/food etc) and use of supplements (of which vitamin D may be one), to improve health outcomes (including nutritional status) of this population group. The review focused on the nutritional needs of older people living in the community in Scotland and in particular those people who are at risk of nutritional deficiencies. Those chronically ill with degenerative disease (e.g. cancer, dementia or Parkinson’s disease) were not included. Literature published between 1998 and 2008 was reviewed along with key relevant publications prior to 1998.
Review of the Scottish Helpline for Older People
- Authors:
- SCOTT John, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Scottish Helpline for Older People (SHOP) is a telephone helpline service and website for older people providing an independent, confidential information service on a wide range of topics. SHOP is supported by a consortium committed to improving the delivery of information and advice to older people. SHOP is managed by Age Concern and Help the Aged in Scotland. This review was commissioned to assess the development of the helpline; explore whether the aims of the service are still relevant and whether it is best placed to deliver these aims; evaluate the effectiveness of the service; and make recommendations for its future. Main findings are presented.