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Integrated assessment, planning and review arrangements for older people: guidance for professionals in supporting the health, care and well-being of older people
- Authors:
- WALES. Welsh Government, NHS WALES
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Welsh Government has set out its requirements for integrated health and social care in ‘A framework for delivering integrated health and social care for older people with complex needs’ (2013). This guidance sets out a process for delivering integrated assessment processes, and is a key part of implementing the overall framework. It replaces the Unified Assessment Process (UAP) in its application to people aged 65 years and over. It covers the duties and functions of local authorities and Local Health Boards (LHBs) to promote the well-being, assessment, care and support planning and review arrangements for services for people aged 65 and over. This is irrespective of presenting need, disability or condition and supports access to care and support in the community. This guidance is to apply in any situation where older people need help from the NHS or a local authority to: maintain or promote well-being; regain or maintain independence; be discharged from hospital; return or continue to live in their own home; secure appropriate residential or nursing care; help protect them from abuse and neglect; and help them manage continuing health conditions. The guidance also covers sharing information and issues such as fair access to care services eligibility criteria. (Edited publisher abstract)