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Supporting people at the start of their care home journey: a warm welcome
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This document provides suggestions on how people who work in a care home can provide a welcome pack for their residents. It aims to help care home staff provide clear information for people covering the issues that matter to them most, and explaining what they can expect from life in a care home. Suggestions for areas to cover include: respecting cultural identity and diversity, communication, social interaction, hobbies and interests; involving family and the local community; practical arrangements for day-to-day living; health care; costs; and making a complaint. (Edited publisher abstract)
Research and development work relating to assistive technology 2016-17
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- London
A listing of government-funded assistive technology research and development projects designed to enable the independence or wellbeing of disabled and older people. The report also highlights specific research activity in the areas of: assistive technology to improve mobility, assistive technology help children, assistive technology to increase independence and quality of life, and assistive technology for mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Domiciliary care services for adults in Northern Ireland (2017)
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health. Information and Analysis Directorate
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 59
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Summarises statistical information collected from health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland on adults receiving domiciliary care services from the statutory and independent sectors during a survey week in September 2017. It details information on the numbers of clients receiving domiciliary care, visits, contact hours and intensive domiciliary care provision. Key findings include that HSC Trusts provided domiciliary care services for 23,195 clients, 3 per cent less than the number during the survey week in 2016. Of the 493,700 domiciliary care visits provided, 28 per cent were from the statutory sector and 72 per cent from the independent sector. In relation to length of visit, 51 per cent of all domiciliary care visits were between 16 and 30 minutes long and 31 per cent were 15 minutes or less. (Edited publisher abstract)
Care homes market study: final report
- Author:
- COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Competition and Markets Authority
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 221
- Place of publication:
- London
A study into residential and nursing care homes for older people. The report finds that the current system for providing care is not sustainable without additional funding. The financial analysis of the sector has identified a funding shortfall of £1 billion a year across the UK because councils are paying fee rates for the residents they fund which are below the costs care homes incur. This has led to care homes propping up their finances by charging higher prices to those who pay for their own care (self-funders). Beyond the challenges of continuing to meet existing needs, the sector must grow substantially as the population ages. However, uncertainty about future funding, including whether council fees will cover the full costs of care, currently means that there is not enough investment in new accommodation for council-funded residents. Many people choose care homes during an emotionally traumatic time, but the basic information and support needed is often not available to help them navigate the system and make informed choices. The report argues that there needs to be greater protection in place for people in care homes. Residents and their families often find it difficult to raise concerns or make complaints, and the systems for redress and feedback need to be improved. There is also too great a risk of residents being treated unfairly, and in breach of their rights under consumer law. As a result, the CMA is taking direct action under consumer protection law, and has also made a range of recommendations to government and others. These include: taking enforcement action and raising concerns with some care homes; issuing new guidance on fees charged after death and wider guidance on compliance with consumer law; better long-term planning and oversight; better support for families and prospective residents; and more effective consumer protections for residents and easier complaints processes. (Edited publisher abstract)