This film explores the impact that a community ward can have on the health and wellbeing of older people with complex health care needs. The experience of being supported by the multidisciplinary team that staffs the virtual ward is presented through the stories of Mr Clark and Mr and Mrs Dennison. With a GP at the centre of the team, Wandsworth's approach brings together a social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, pharmacist and community matron and makes effective use of telehealth to monitor the physical wellbeing of individuals. Both Mr Clark and the Dennisons also receive social care support and are strong supporters of the community ward approach. Although the cost impact of this initiative is not yet fully known, anecdotal evidence suggests that it is helping to avoid some hospital admissions, whilst providing improved outcomes for the individuals receiving support. The film will be of interest to health and social care commissioners and managers; GPs and community health professionals; social workers; service users and carers.
This film explores the impact that a community ward can have on the health and wellbeing of older people with complex health care needs. The experience of being supported by the multidisciplinary team that staffs the virtual ward is presented through the stories of Mr Clark and Mr and Mrs Dennison. With a GP at the centre of the team, Wandsworth's approach brings together a social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, pharmacist and community matron and makes effective use of telehealth to monitor the physical wellbeing of individuals. Both Mr Clark and the Dennisons also receive social care support and are strong supporters of the community ward approach. Although the cost impact of this initiative is not yet fully known, anecdotal evidence suggests that it is helping to avoid some hospital admissions, whilst providing improved outcomes for the individuals receiving support. The film will be of interest to health and social care commissioners and managers; GPs and community health professionals; social workers; service users and carers.
Subject terms:
multidisciplinary services, older people, hospital admission, prevention, community health care, general practitioners;
The health and wellbeing of older people in care homes depends on them accessing GP services in a timely way. Effective joint working between GP and care home management, the involvement of residents and their relatives and the engagement of care staff are factors that can affect the outcome and lead to quality improvements. This guide sets out steps the care home manager should take, in areas such as record-keeping, medications management and monitoring resident feedback on their experience of medical care, to complement the work of GPs and nurses. The main sections cover: residents entitlements and requirements; managers' responsibilities; GPs' role in relation to the resident; workforce development, standards and regulation. Clear recommendations are made for each section. The guide is written primarily for managers and senior staff of care homes but will also be useful for GPs and members of clinical commissioning groups and joint health and wellbeing boards.
(Edited publisher abstract)
The health and wellbeing of older people in care homes depends on them accessing GP services in a timely way. Effective joint working between GP and care home management, the involvement of residents and their relatives and the engagement of care staff are factors that can affect the outcome and lead to quality improvements. This guide sets out steps the care home manager should take, in areas such as record-keeping, medications management and monitoring resident feedback on their experience of medical care, to complement the work of GPs and nurses. The main sections cover: residents entitlements and requirements; managers' responsibilities; GPs' role in relation to the resident; workforce development, standards and regulation. Clear recommendations are made for each section. The guide is written primarily for managers and senior staff of care homes but will also be useful for GPs and members of clinical commissioning groups and joint health and wellbeing boards.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
older people, care homes, general practitioners, residents, relatives, joint working, managers, staff development, staff-user relationships, clinical commissioning groups;
The NHS Long Term Plan contained a commitment to roll out the Framework for Enhanced Health in Care Homes (V2) across England between 2020 and 2024. This document explains what the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) programme is, how to make it work in the best way possible for people living in care homes and the people who care for them, and what everyone involved can expect from it. Contents include: aligning care homes to Primary Care Networks (PCNs); the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) service; the PCN clinical lead role; the multi-disciplinary team (MDT); and capturing and sharing information. This guide is intended for Registered Managers of care homes and care home staff in England but may be of interest to a wider group, including health care professionals.
(Edited publisher abstract)
The NHS Long Term Plan contained a commitment to roll out the Framework for Enhanced Health in Care Homes (V2) across England between 2020 and 2024. This document explains what the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) programme is, how to make it work in the best way possible for people living in care homes and the people who care for them, and what everyone involved can expect from it. Contents include: aligning care homes to Primary Care Networks (PCNs); the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) service; the PCN clinical lead role; the multi-disciplinary team (MDT); and capturing and sharing information. This guide is intended for Registered Managers of care homes and care home staff in England but may be of interest to a wider group, including health care professionals.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
care homes, integrated care, health care, primary care, general practitioners, older people, multidisciplinary teams, information sharing;
This updated Guide refreshes SCIE’s 2010 Practice Guide ‘Facts about FACS’, on good practice in applying current policy on assessment and deciding eligibility. It takes account of changes in the policy, resource and practice environments since 2010, including the strong emphasis on more integrated working with the NHS. And it makes links to the new provisions of the Care Bill, due to begin implementation in 2015. Key practice points for practitioners, general practitioner, care commissioning groups and health wellbeing boards are presented. The Guide will be helpful to social workers and social care staff taking part in the assessment process, and also GPs and other NHS staff who are increasingly engaged in joint assessment and commissioning.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This updated Guide refreshes SCIE’s 2010 Practice Guide ‘Facts about FACS’, on good practice in applying current policy on assessment and deciding eligibility. It takes account of changes in the policy, resource and practice environments since 2010, including the strong emphasis on more integrated working with the NHS. And it makes links to the new provisions of the Care Bill, due to begin implementation in 2015. Key practice points for practitioners, general practitioner, care commissioning groups and health wellbeing boards are presented. The Guide will be helpful to social workers and social care staff taking part in the assessment process, and also GPs and other NHS staff who are increasingly engaged in joint assessment and commissioning.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
eligibility criteria, assessment, general practitioners, access to services, adult social care, older people, disabilities, social care provision, care planning, personalisation;
This film presents two case studies which look at how clinical commissioning groups led by GPs can work with social care to improve outcomes for people with long-term conditions. The first case study is based in Bromley by Bow, East London, and features the Pollen project. This is an innovative community organisation that supports people to improve their health and wellbeing and achieve their full potential in one of the most deprived areas of London. The second case study is based in rural Norfolk at the North Elmham Surgery. It describes how working with the local adult social care department has dramatically reduced the number of unnecessary emergency admissions of frail, older people to hospital. The film finishes with a reminder from Professor Peter Beresford that separate health and social care systems make meaning integration difficult but is crucial to improving people's experiences and quality of life.
This film presents two case studies which look at how clinical commissioning groups led by GPs can work with social care to improve outcomes for people with long-term conditions. The first case study is based in Bromley by Bow, East London, and features the Pollen project. This is an innovative community organisation that supports people to improve their health and wellbeing and achieve their full potential in one of the most deprived areas of London. The second case study is based in rural Norfolk at the North Elmham Surgery. It describes how working with the local adult social care department has dramatically reduced the number of unnecessary emergency admissions of frail, older people to hospital. The film finishes with a reminder from Professor Peter Beresford that separate health and social care systems make meaning integration difficult but is crucial to improving people's experiences and quality of life.
Subject terms:
integrated services, joint working, long term conditions, NHS, older people, social care provision, commissioning, general practitioners, clinical commissioning, clinical commissioning groups, integrated care;