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The transformational potential of telecare
- Author:
- TUNSTALL
- Publisher:
- Tunstall
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Doncaster
This report shows how advanced use of telecare is helping older people stay independent at home for longer by supporting them to feel safer and more self-sufficient. The report includes the findings from three independent studies commissioned by Tunstall, which were based in Spain and the UK. The research considers the benefits of proactive, reactive and personalised use of technology to support older people in their own homes. The findings demonstrate and quantify the ability of telecare to contribute to the aim of: better health and care outcomes, improved cost efficiencies, user and carer experience, and improved staff experience. They also show the benefits of telecare at different levels from reactive, through proactive to personalised levels. Key findings included: people staying independent at home for 8.6 months longer with telecare; emergency calls reduced by 54 percent; and £4,500 per person avoided in other social care costs annually. The findings will be relevant to commissioners and policy makers evaluating the potential either for development of existing programmes or progressing to more advanced levels of telecare. (Edited publisher abstract)
Valuing older workers in the voluntary sector
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 17(3), 2013, pp.109-116.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – This paper reports on research into the employment of older workers, paid and unpaid, in the voluntary sector. It draws on six case studies which were the research focus. The research was designed to test the hypothesis that the voluntary sector has been in the forefront of utilising the knowledge, skills and talents of older workers and to draw out practical guidance for other organisations in this and other sectors. Design/methodology/approach – The author consulted over 30 people with a known interest in older workforce issues and/or employment in the voluntary sector and, from these discussions, identified six organisations to be the subject of structured telephone interviews. The interviewees were all at chief executive or senior management level. Findings – The research confirmed that older workers, whether they are paid employees or volunteers, are of great value to the voluntary sector. This is because of their life experience and skills and, particularly in the case of volunteers, their availability and flexibility. The six organisations on which the research focused provided excellent examples of good practice. However, this does not generally involve employment policies and practices with a specific focus on older workers but, rather, policies and practices which embrace older workers. Originality/value – Earlier research has usually focused on the private and public sectors. South East England Forum on Ageing wanted this project to focus specifically on the voluntary sector and this decision was vindicated by the fact that, in searching the literature and discussions with authorities, the author did not identify previous research on older workers specifically focused on this sector. (Publisher abstract)
Strategic partnerships enhance resources for care of rural-dwelling older adults
- Authors:
- HOLLEY Lyn M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 19(4), 2018, pp.242-250.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to disseminate a new model that addresses the urgent social challenge of providing adequate long-term care in rural circumstances through innovative use of existing resources, and to suggest future research. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is exploratory in and is based upon the analysis of qualitative observations (interviews and site visits) framed in the financial and operational records of the facility studied, macro- and micro-level demographics, and the scholarly and practice literatures. Findings: Significant cost savings upon implementation, improvements in quality of care and both worker and client satisfaction were apparent. Research limitations/implications: The model has been in operation only one year; the trend has been positive, however, more research is needed to identify its stability and develop a more refined description of its components: while essential features of this innovative model can be applied in any residential long-term care situation, replicating its success is obviously linked with the skill and authority of the director. Evaluation research is currently in progress. Practical implications: The paper suggests budget-neutral solutions to persistent challenges of caring for older adults in rural circumstances: Social implications: Quality and financing of long-term residential care for elders is insufficient and worsening. This model addresses problems central to financing and quality of care by connecting existing resources in new ways. It does not require additional funding or changes in qualifications required for jobs. Originality/value: The model is the original creation of a residential long-term care facility director working with a network of partnerships that he discovered and developed: partnerships include a broad range of organizations in the public and non-profit sectors, and the state university. (Publisher abstract)
Small but significant: evidence of impact and cost benefits of handyperson services Preston Care and Repair handyperson service
- Author:
- CARE AND REPAIR ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Care and Repair England
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
Case study which outlines the impacts and cost benefits to the NHS and social care of the Preston Care and Repair handyperson service, which carries out small repairs and minor adaptations in the homes of older and disabled people. The results of an independent evaluation found that the service had a significant impact on older people’s mental and physical health, wellbeing, independence and quality of life. Falls risk was reduced for 37 percent of the older people using the handyperson service and 90 percent of older people experienced improved wellbeing. Other outcomes include reduced risk of hospital admission, faster, safer hospital discharge to home, improved safety and security, reduced worry and stress associated with maintaining the home. A cost benefit analysis estimated that for every £1 spent on the handyperson service the saving to health and care from falls reduction alone is £4.28. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living, not existing: putting prevention at the heart of care for older people in Scotland
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on the important contribution that occupational therapists can make to support further integration of health and social care in Scotland. It looks at the role of occupational therapy in helping older people to remain independent and live in their own communities for as long as possible, preventing or delaying the need for expensive care long-term. The report focuses on three key areas: prevention or delaying the need for care and support; helping older people to remain in their communities; and ensuring equality of access to occupational therapy. In each area, the report provides examples of best practice to how occupational therapists can contribution to preventative, person-centred services and provides recommendations to improve the design and delivery of services. Service examples include community initiatives to prevent and reduce the risk of falls in Aberdeen and a telecare services to support people with dementia to remain at home. The recommendations include for occupational therapists to work more closely with general practitioners, take on leadership roles to provide expertise to community providers on the development of person and community centred services; and the development of formal partnership agreements across local housing, health and social care sectors to ensure all older people have access to occupational therapy services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living not existing: putting prevention at the heart of care for older people in England
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on the important contribution that occupational therapists can make to support further integration of health and social care in England. It looks at the role of occupational therapy in helping older people to remain independent and live in their own communities for as long as possible, preventing or delaying the need for expensive care long-term. It also includes recommendations to ensure everyone has access to high quality proactive social care that promotes independence and self-determination. The report includes best practice examples and individual case studies to illustrate the positive impact of occupational therapy services. The case studies include Kent Enablement at Home Teams, a Care Home Liaison Team in Tower Hamlets, and Health 1000 Wellness Practice in Iford. It makes recommendations across three key areas: prevention or delaying the need for care and support; helping older people to remain in their communities; and ensuring equality of access to occupational therapy. These include for occupational therapists to work more closely with general practitioners, take on leadership roles to provide expertise to community providers on the development of person and community centred services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living, not existing: putting prevention at the heart of care for older people in Wales
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on the important contribution that occupational therapists can make to support further integration of health and social care in Wales. It looks at the role of occupational therapy in helping older people to remain independent and live in their own communities for as long as possible, preventing or delaying the need for expensive care long-term. The report focuses on three key areas: prevention or delaying the need for care and support; helping older people to remain in their communities; and ensuring equality of access to occupational therapy. It provides recommendations to improve the design and delivery of services and examples of best practice and individual case studies to how occupational therapists can contribution to integrated, person-centred services. These include for occupational therapists to work more closely with general practitioners, take on leadership roles to provide expertise to community providers on the development of person and community centred services; and the development of formal partnership agreements across local housing, health and social care sectors to ensure all older people have access to occupational therapy services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living, not existing: putting prevention at the heart of care for older people in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on the role of occupational therapists in providing preventative services to help older people to remain independent and live in their own communities for as long as possible, preventing or delaying the need for expensive care long-term. The report focuses on three main areas: prevention or delaying the need for care and support, helping older people to remain in their communities and ensuring equality of access to occupational therapy. Three service examples are included to demonstrate the impact of occupational therapists contribution. These include the role of occupational therapists in falls prevention service and in prescribing GPS service for people with dementia. Recommendations to improve the design and delivery of services include for occupational therapists to work more closely with general practitioners, take on leadership roles to provide expertise to community providers on the development of person and community centred services; and the development of formal partnership agreements across local housing, health and social care sectors to ensure all older people have access to occupational therapy services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prevention: a shared commitment: making the case for a Prevention Transformation Fund
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This document identifies and collates key pieces of evidence about the cost effectiveness of prevention in order to make the case for greater investment in prevention interventions. The report recommends that the Government should introduce a Prevention Transformation Fund, worth at least £2 billion annually. This would enable some double running of new investment in preventative services alongside ‘business as usual’ in the current system, until savings can be realised and reinvested into the system – as part of wider local prevention strategies. Based on the analysis of an extensive range of intervention case studies that have provided a net cost benefit, the report suggests that investment in prevention could yield a net return of 90 per cent. (Edited publisher abstract)
Small but significant: the impact and cost benefits of handyperson services
- Author:
- ADAMS Sue
- Publisher:
- Care and Repair England
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 67
- Place of publication:
- London
An evaluation of the impacts and cost benefits of handyperson services carrying out small repairs and minor adaptations in the home for older people. It looks at how handyperson service fit into the current policy landscape summarises current evidence on their impact and cost effectiveness. It then provides an in depth evaluation of the of Preston Care and Repair handyperson service, with analysis of outputs, outcomes and examines the cost benefits in relation to falls prevention. The evaluation involved data analysis of jobs completed, a survey of users of the service and interviews with staff and service users. It reports that during the 9 month evaluation period 1,399 jobs were carried out in the homes of 697 older people, which exceeded outcome targets. Of people using the service, 46 percent were over 80 years and 72 percent were older people living alone. Older people also valued the service. Ninety-six percent of those surveyed said that the Preston Care and Repair handyperson service made them less worried about their home and 100 percent said that they would recommend the service to others. Analysis of the falls prevention impact on a small number of higher risk cases, found that for every £1 spent on the handyperson service the saving to health and care was £4.28. Other health and social care related outcomes included a risk reduction for hospital admission risk reduction and faster discharge to home, improved wellbeing, safer independent living, and reduced isolation. The report illustrates the impacts of handyperson services cover health, housing and social care aims and objectives. They also offer a cost effective solution with significant cost benefits and a high rate of return on investment, both financial and social. (Edited publisher abstract)