Reports on two studies which examine what happens to people who are self-funding and whether they are offered an assessment of their needs; and what information is provided about sources of help and advocacy. The study by IDeA found thinking and advice are developing rapidly, whilst the study by the Relatives Association explored the difficulties encountered by people once they, or their relatives, had decided to go into residential care.
Reports on two studies which examine what happens to people who are self-funding and whether they are offered an assessment of their needs; and what information is provided about sources of help and advocacy. The study by IDeA found thinking and advice are developing rapidly, whilst the study by the Relatives Association explored the difficulties encountered by people once they, or their relatives, had decided to go into residential care.
Subject terms:
long term care, older people, self-funders, access to information, advice services, assessment, care homes, eligibility criteria, financing;
The Department of Social Security have confirmed that there is a loophole in the legislation which allows some people to make their own arrangements to enter care, funded by public moneys and with no assessment of their needs by social services departments. Outlines how the continuing social security route is open to some people and shows the damaging implications for the NHS. Argues that the loophole should be closed.
The Department of Social Security have confirmed that there is a loophole in the legislation which allows some people to make their own arrangements to enter care, funded by public moneys and with no assessment of their needs by social services departments. Outlines how the continuing social security route is open to some people and shows the damaging implications for the NHS. Argues that the loophole should be closed.
Subject terms:
NHS, needs, older people, residential care, social services, assessment, benefits, community care, health authorities;