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Integrating extra care: partnership working in Staffordshire
- Author:
- EDWARDS Tim
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study looks at the establishment of the first purpose build Extra Care facility in the Borough of Newcastle-under Lyme. Mill Rise provides 60 high quality apartments set within extensive communal facilities and landscaped environment. It is the result of successful joint working by 8 partner organisations, including Staffordshire County Council, Aspire Housing, and Prima, and demonstrates that multi-agency collaboration can provide value for money and improved outcomes for customers. This paper considers the design of Mill Rise, which includes a primary care centre in addition to the extra care complex of 60 apartments. Also described are the extensive communication and involvement with the public though the life of the project, the person-centred approach to developing future services, and the key points learned from involvement in such a complex multidisciplinary project.
Linking elderly to holistic care services through integrated communication technology: the Personal Emergency Link service rendered by the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association in Hong Kong
- Authors:
- LEUNG Barbara S. L., TIMOTHY K. W. A., CARMEN K. M. G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Technology in Human Services, 27(1), January 2009, pp.34-43.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In 1996, after the deaths in a cold spell of 150 elderly people living alone, concerned citizens formed the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association which now supplies an emergency link service to nearly 61,000 people in Hong Kong, and this article describes the service and the use made of it. Although most users are elderly, living alone and suffering from chronic diseases, others in need can join the service for a fee, and with certain conditions can be paid for by a charity scheme. The basic service is similar to those operating elsewhere for the last 20 years, comprising a personal alarm worn on the body to alert a 24-hour centre, together with a main unit allowing 2-way voice communication. Additionally, through a cooperative venture between the association and Hong Kong’s hospitals, in the event of an emergency patient records can be faxed to accident and emergency departments prior to the ambulance’s arrival. The centre receives information back from the hospital to inform the patient’s family where they can be found. There is also a hot line service for accessing useful information and getting emotional support, and other services, some of which are chargeable. The service is well- used and successful and continues to develop, at present extending into mobile phone networks.
A shared point of access to facilitate interagency collaboration
- Author:
- FITCH Dale
- Journal article citation:
- Administration in Social Work, 33(2), April 2009, pp.186-201.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper describes a US pilot project designed to facilitate interagency collaboration in the care of older people. Older people and their caregivers often find difficulty in coordinating services among agencies. In addition, service providers waste a great deal of time collecting information that has already been collected by other service providers, and less than perfect communication between agencies reduces the ability to coordinate services. The project discussed in this paper prototyped the use of a ‘Shared Point of Access’ (SPA) between a group of not for profit agencies providing service to senior citizens in order to facilitate case management. Its design and development, including especially leadership issues, database system models and governance structures, are outlined. Four agencies are taking part in the SPA pilot project, which builds on prior studies extending over 30 years. The information system itself is a hosted, online database system that includes secure and limited access to basic identifying information. The paper outlines the organisational and technical requirements discovered so far and acknowledges the need for greater formalising of report writing and knowledge sharing and for new types of governance mechanisms as the project develops.
Re-visioning respite: a culture change initiative in a long-term care setting in Eire
- Authors:
- KELLY Marguerite, McSWEENEY Eileen
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 10(3), September 2009, pp.4-11.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Respite care is one of the services most frequently requested by family carers, but places are often not taken up because of carers’ concerns about the quality of the respite experience. This paper describes the formation of a new respite unit at St Ita’s Hospital in Ireland and staff’s efforts to create a respite experience that more closely reflects the older person’s home environment. The initial focus was on providing more choice in terms of the food served and the times of meals. The challenges of introducing even small changes to the delivery of care are considered, and the need for a more widespread and sustained approach to culture change is promoted.
The Ransackers project: educational adventures for older learners
- Author:
- KATHCHILD June
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(1), March 2009, pp.23-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Research shows that people who are engaged in formal learning in later life are physically and mentally healthier and more able to deal with the stress of depression and bereavement. This article describes a project that has created a range of opportunities for older people to access higher education. Ransackers students spend a term in residence at one of four residential colleges in England, pursuing a project of interest and developing research skills. Students are supported by individual tutorship and the teaching of necessary study and information technology skills, in a peer group setting. After completion of the programme the majority of these older learners remain in education. Further funding is required to support the project.
Generation game
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.6.09, 2009, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The strengths of intergenerational work are discussed. A project at the intergenerational arts organisation Magic Me where older people worked with students and children to create a play re-enacting parts of their lives is also highlighted.
Eat, drink and be healthy: malnutrition on the wards
- Author:
- TAYLOR Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 4.6.09, 2009, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
The health of many older patients in hospital is being jeopardised through lack of attention at meal times. This article provides some tips on how to ensure older patients eat properly. These include a short case study which outlines a volunteering programme at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
A rapid response intermediate care service for older people with mental health problems
- Author:
- GOMERSALL Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 5.5.09, 2009, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article follows the development of an intermediate care service for older people with mental health needs in North Yorkshire and assesses the impact of the service on patients, carers and referrers, and the availability of dedicated elderly mentally ill (EMI) beds.
Oldest wingers in town
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.09, 2009, p.26, 28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Extra Time project aims to encourage older people in England and Wales to take part in physical activity. This article reports on the Norwich Extra Time scheme, operated by the charity Football in the Community, which provides sporting activities to encourage older people to remain active.
Improving nutrition for older people in hospital by assessing current practice
- Authors:
- MAUD Rebecca, WEBSTER Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.2.09, 2009, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Malnutrition is a major challenge in acute care. This article outlines the development of an audit tool too improve nutritional care for older people on an acute admissions unit. The aim was to examine current practice, identify aspects of good practice and areas for improvement. The audit's outcomes are also reported.