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Top tips from local authorities who have developed strategies to help older people to access direct payments
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Two case studies are provided from local authorities to illustrate the approaches they have used to increase the uptake of direct payments. Each case study provides a top tip, a detailed explanation of the approach taken and contact details for further information. The two case studies cover: Mainstreaming direct payments from Cornwall County Council and offering direct payments for older people as a first option from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Top tips for front line staff: supporting older carers and ageing parent carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care
- Author:
- CARERS TRUST
- Publisher:
- Carers Trust
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource is one of a suite of resources developed alongside a report, No Longer Able to Care: Supporting older carers and ageing parent carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care. Most unpaid carers will need support at some point in their caring journey. There will come a point in most carers’ lives where they will be less able or unable to care. Carers must be supported at this stage to make sure the best possible outcomes are achieved for them and the people they care for. This resource will help front line staff support carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care. It gives suggestions on what staff can do to make sure they are supporting carers to make this change. Top tips include: early identification and support of carers are vital; once a carer is identified, the support plan that is developed for the carer should set out trigger points where a carer will receive support when they are less able or unable to care; subsequent assessments should revisit these; planning must take into account the carer’s individual needs and circumstances and reflect the views and needs of the person with care needs; when other family members take caring responsibilities, they must be identified and supported with their own needs; some communities who face additional barriers may prefer support from specialist organisations; carers want to be involved in the design of support services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Top tips for commissioners: supporting older carers and ageing parent carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care
- Author:
- CARERS TRUST
- Publisher:
- Carers Trust
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 7
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource is one of a suite of resources developed alongside a report, No Longer Able to Care: Supporting older carers and ageing parent carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care. It gives suggestions on what commissioners can do to make sure support is available in their area. It includes free resources they can use to ensure that they are supporting carers and fulfilling they role duties under the 2014 Care Act. Top tips include: early identification and support of carers are vital; once a carer is identified, the support plan that is developed for the carer should set out trigger points where a carer will receive support when they are less able or unable to care; support for carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care is an important area for developments for future services to consider; subsequent assessments and reassessments should revisit these plans; planning must take into account the carer’s individual needs and circumstances; services must be designed in a way that makes them open to everyone in your community; some communities who face additional barriers may prefer support from specialist organisations; involve carers in the design of the services that support them. (Edited publisher abstract)
Providers supporting carers: supporting older carers and ageing parent carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care
- Author:
- CARERS TRUST
- Publisher:
- Carers Trust
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 7
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource is one of a suite of resources developed alongside a report, No Longer Able to Care: Supporting older carers and ageing parent carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care. Most unpaid carers will need support at some point in their caring journey. There will come a point in most carers’ lives where they will be less able or unable to care. Carers must be supported at this stage to make sure the best possible outcomes are achieved for them and the people they care for. This resource will help providers support carers to plan for a future when they are less able or unable to care. It gives suggestions on what they can do as providers to make sure you can provide this support. Top tips include: early identification and support of carers are vital; once a carer is identified, the support plan that is developed for the carer should set out trigger points where a carer will receive support when they are less able or unable to care; subsequent assessments should revisit these; planning must take into account the carer’s individual needs and circumstances and reflect the views and needs of the person with care needs; when other family members take caring responsibilities, they must be identified and supported with their own needs; work with service users to develop and design services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Becoming a dementia-friendly arts venue: a practical guide
- Authors:
- ALLEN Penny, et al
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide for arts venue managers and staff on how to make the environment, facilities and programming of arts venues accessible to people with dementia, their families and carers. The guide covers: community engagement and where to find information and support to engage with people living with dementia and their carers; accessibility and how to publicise a venue to people with dementia and making it a welcoming and safe space; how to programme events and activities that take people with dementia needs into account. This guide contains examples of successful initiatives around the country and a list of resources that provide more in-depth information about becoming dementia friendly. (Edited publisher abstract)
Global report on assistive technology
- Authors:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF)
- Publishers:
- World Health Organization, United Nations Children's Fund
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 140
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
This report presents a comprehensive dataset and analysis of the access to assistive technology, drawing the attention of governments and civil society to the need for, and benefit of, assistive technology, including its return on investment. The report explores how to improve access to assistive technology, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, inclusive Universal Health Coverage, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Assistive technology is an umbrella term for assistive products and their related systems and services. Assistive technology enables and promotes the inclusion, participation and engagement of persons with disabilities, ageing populations and people living with chronic conditions in the family, community and all areas of society, including the political, economic and social spheres. Assistive products can enhance performance in all key functional domains such as cognition, communication, hearing, mobility, self-care and vision. The report presents ten recommendations intended to guide countries and the stakeholders in their work to progressively improve access to assistive technology and towards universal coverage: improve access to assistive technology within all key development sectors; ensure that assistive products are safe, effective and affordable; enlarge, diversify and improve workforce capacity; actively involve users of assistive technology and their families; increase public awareness and combat stigma; Invest in data and evidence-based policy; invest in research, innovation and an enabling ecosystem; develop and invest in enabling environments; Include assistive technology in humanitarian responses; provide technical and economic assistance through international cooperation to support national efforts. (Edited publisher abstract)
Promising approaches revisited: effective action on loneliness in later life
- Author:
- JOPLING Kate
- Publisher:
- Campaign to End Loneliness
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 104
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on the expertise and experience of leading figures in the field, academic literature and other evidence, this report presents an update to an earlier framework for loneliness interventions published in 2015. The framework helps to make sense of the different ways we can address loneliness, and explains how these approaches fit together to create an effective community response. The guide offers examples of these approaches in action so that organisations can find inspiration from others. The new guide learns the lessons of the last five years – as well as the impact of the pandemic and how organisations tackling loneliness have adapted. Its key message is that to tackle loneliness, different types of support need to be in place. People need to have the infrastructure to engage in social life, whether that is about digital, transport or a built environment that supports social life. Finally, there are direct ways of reducing loneliness whether that is one-to-one or in groups, or psychological support. A key change to the framework is the addition of the built environment as part of the ‘gateway infrastructure’ that helps tackle loneliness, recognising the role shops, cafes and pubs play as places to meet. (Edited publisher abstract)
Caring for the whole person. Physical healthcare of older adults with mental illness: integration of care
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 39
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the importance of meeting the physical healthcare needs of patients with a severe mental health problem who are over the age of 65, particularly those in psychiatric inpatient wards. It outlines common illnesses that may be experienced by older people, with the focus being on the impact of ageing and mental illness on accessing appropriate help for those conditions. It also documents the impact of cognitive impairment and sensory impairment on the health and well-being of the older person, and considers additional needs such as end of life care provision. Primarily written as a guide for psychiatrists working with older people, it will also be useful to staff of other disciplines providing clinical care to older people. In addition, it will help staff who are involved in the planning and delivery of services and illustrates the importance of geriatricians and psychiatrists working in an integrated manner to support older patients with complex health needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older men at the margins: guidance for practitioners and services providing groups for older men
- Authors:
- WILLIS Paul, et al
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out the learning from a two-year study to explore ways of alleviating loneliness and reducing isolation for older men across hard-to-reach and seldom-heard groups. This included older men who are single or living alone in urban and rural areas; older gay men who are single or living alone; older men with hearing loss; and older men who are carers for significant others. The guide looks at factors to be considered to meet the diverse needs of older men through group programmes and interventions. It also identifies some of the barriers experienced by older men in accessing groups and information on types of groups and how to keep groups running long-term. The guide will be useful for professionals and services who wish to set up groups, or who are already running groups for older people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Age-friendly banking: what it is and how you do it
- Author:
- STEELE David
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at how banking services, products and facilities can remain accessible and easy-to-use as people age, assist caregivers and prevent financial exploitation. It outlines the key ways to create an age-friendly bank: customer service – make sure that staff are trained to recognise the specific needs of older people, to listen to what customers say to them and to respond appropriately, especially with regard to cognitive decline, scams and financial abuse; physical design – design branches to be easily accessible, arrange suitable alternative physical services in the absence of a branch, ensure all customers know about accessibility options; systems – make sure information is handled reliably and processes are carried out in ways that meet the needs of older customers; products – remove arbitrary age limits and design financial products to fit the shape of later life as it is lived today; how a bank sees itself – a bank is a community of stakeholders with a variety of interests, situated within a larger society. The more a bank sees itself as interdependent with that larger society and with responsibilities to all its stakeholders, the easier it will be for the bank to adopt practices that are friendly to older people. The case studies featured in this report show the potential for age-friendly banking. Taken together, they demonstrate that a combination of technical innovation, systems innovation and staff training can make a huge difference. (Edited publisher abstract)