A three-year Mobiserv project aims to develop a telecare system to help older people live more independently an stay healthy using a robot. The project is funded by a European Union grant, and brings together nine organisations from seven countries. The partners include the University of the West of England. Progress so far, the functions and features of the robot and peoples reaction to it are presented.
A three-year Mobiserv project aims to develop a telecare system to help older people live more independently an stay healthy using a robot. The project is funded by a European Union grant, and brings together nine organisations from seven countries. The partners include the University of the West of England. Progress so far, the functions and features of the robot and peoples reaction to it are presented.
Subject terms:
independence, information technology, older people, activities of daily living, assistive technology;
The Dilnot commission's proposals could result in a single national threshold when deciding whether people are eligible for long term care. All people with a care need would be entitled to state funding after they had passed a cap on their costs of up to £35,000. This could result in social workers undertaking an increasing number of assessments. This article discusses the proposals, the opportunities and challenges for social workers.
The Dilnot commission's proposals could result in a single national threshold when deciding whether people are eligible for long term care. All people with a care need would be entitled to state funding after they had passed a cap on their costs of up to £35,000. This could result in social workers undertaking an increasing number of assessments. This article discusses the proposals, the opportunities and challenges for social workers.
Subject terms:
long term care, older people, social workers, access to services, adult social care, assessment, eligibility criteria;