'Forget me not', published in January 200, set out the Audit Commission's analysis of mental health services for older people in England and Wales. Since then auditors appointed by the Commission have been carrying out local audits of these services. This report summarises the main findings from audits in England. It highlights for managers and practitioners where they should concentrate their efforts.
'Forget me not', published in January 200, set out the Audit Commission's analysis of mental health services for older people in England and Wales. Since then auditors appointed by the Commission have been carrying out local audits of these services. This report summarises the main findings from audits in England. It highlights for managers and practitioners where they should concentrate their efforts.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, hospitals, interagency cooperation, joint working, joint planning, long term care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, older people, primary care, residential care, community care, diagnosis, general practitioners;
First of a series of reports with a common theme of promoting independence for older people. Looks at mental health services for older people and includes chapters on: mental health problems in older people; identification and initial responses by services; services to help people at home; hospital and residential provision; coordination between services; and developing a comprehensive strategy.
First of a series of reports with a common theme of promoting independence for older people. Looks at mental health services for older people and includes chapters on: mental health problems in older people; identification and initial responses by services; services to help people at home; hospital and residential provision; coordination between services; and developing a comprehensive strategy.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, hospitals, interagency cooperation, joint working, joint planning, long term care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, older people, primary care, residential care, community care, diagnosis, general practitioners;
Report looking at how services for older people can be improved via closer collaboration between the NHS and social services and between independent sector service providers and social services. Case studies illustrate how agencies can work together more effectively and provide a better mix of services for older people that emphasises prevention and rehabilitation. Aimed at purchasers, providers, managers, chief executives, social services directors, and policy makers.
Report looking at how services for older people can be improved via closer collaboration between the NHS and social services and between independent sector service providers and social services. Case studies illustrate how agencies can work together more effectively and provide a better mix of services for older people that emphasises prevention and rehabilitation. Aimed at purchasers, providers, managers, chief executives, social services directors, and policy makers.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, management, NHS, multidisciplinary services, older people, planning, policy formulation, private sector, quality assurance, rehabilitation, social policy, social services, social care provision, voluntary sector, carers, community care, cutbacks, health care;