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Good practice guidelines for UK clinical psychology training providers for the training and consolidation of clinical practice in relation to older people
- Authors:
- PSIGE, BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- British Psychological Society
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
Nearly a fifth (19.5 per cent) of people in the UK are aged 65 or older. They are consumers of 50 per cent of health and social care spending. Older people have at least equivalent rates of psychological distress generally as compared to younger people and show significant levels of depression and suicide as well as dementia. However, just over five per cent of the Clinical Psychology workforce specialises in work with older adults (DoH and BPS National Workforce Survey 2003) and fewer than 10 per cent of clinical psychology contacts are with older people (DOH), reflecting historical imbalances in resource allocation, under diagnosis and under treatment. The recent Workforce Survey of Applied Psychologists conducted jointly by the British Psychological Society and the Department of Health showed no proportionate growth in services to older people over the last decade.
Making sure personal budgets work for older people: briefing
- Authors:
- THINK LOCAL ACT PERSONAL, SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Think Local Act Personal
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The largest part of adult social services expenditure goes on the over 65s. It is therefore important to make sure that older people benefit from personal budgets. Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) working with the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) are conducting a review of personal budgets for older people including people with dementia. To date, the review has identified that most councils are finding significant challenges in implementing personal budgets with older people, in particular in achieving good numbers while also being confident that they are making a positive difference. However, the review has also highlighted that there is considerable emerging positive practice in each of the areas identified as challenging. This briefing lists the identified challenges and examples of emerging positive practice. It concludes by calling for the involvement of councils and other organisations which are making good progress in the implementation of personal budgets for older people. The aim is to produce recommendations to central and local government and others to improve results for older people.
Dementia-friendly housing charter
- Authors:
- MILES Sara, PRITCHARD-WILKES Vanessa
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 22(2), 2018, pp.76-82.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The dementia-friendly housing charter was developed by the sector in response to the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia and a need for this resource within the housing sector. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the positive impact the housing sector can have on people living with dementia and identify resources available which the sector can use to support this. Design/methodology/approach: The charter identifies relevant resources and examples of good practice to encourage their integration into all aspects of people, places and processes, the three “pillars” which the charter is built around. To develop the charter, people with dementia were engaged to identify the challenges they face and potential solutions that could be provided. The feedback of people with dementia highlighted the importance of design in housing to ensure it meets an individual’s needs as their dementia progresses. This could include adaptations such as sensor lights, plug sockets at arm level, wet rooms and open plan living. The importance of good quality training for staff was also highlighted. Findings: There are a number of areas that were not included in the housing charter. Some were consciously not included, such as care homes, while others such as issues apparent when considering the wider agenda of equality are now being explored and will be incorporated. Originality/value: In the first three months, over 600 copies of the charter were downloaded by a range of organisations including housing with care providers, local authorities and housing associations. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the charter will take place during Autumn 2017 to understand more about the success and limitations of the charter after which amends will be made if required. (Edited publisher abstract)
Discharge planning: best practice in transitions of care
- Author:
- PELLETT Candice
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Community Nursing, 21(11), 2016, pp.542-548.
- Publisher:
- MA Healthcare
- Place of publication:
- London
This article provides an overview of a project undertaken by the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) and funded by The Department of Health, to identify the barriers and challenges that prevent effective discharge from hospital to home. Unnecessary delays in discharging patients from hospital to home is an ongoing problem and for older people this can lead to worse health outcomes, which can increase their long-term care needs. Findings from the project illustrates that while there are challenges in achieving excellent practice in the transfer of a patient's care from hospital to home, there is a significant willingness and commitment from nurses based both in the community and hospital to improve the patient experience. Key recommendations are cited in the article that will enhance an improved discharge experience for patients, carers and their families. (Publisher abstract)
Hydration and older people in the UK: addressing the problem, understanding the solutions
- Author:
- WILSON Lisa
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- London
This action plan outlines the key factors resulting in dehydration for older people (particularly vulnerable older people) and highlights the need for urgent reform in both regulation and policy with regard to this issue. Dehydration can have a severe impact on health and well-being, leading to functional and long term health problems, particularly in older people, but as yet this is rarely reflected in the development of nutrition and health policy. Hydration remains an area of health and social care policy which continues to be overlooked, often due to the mistaken assumption that it is included as a part overall nutritional care. The report considers five main areas of hydration policy and practice: raising awareness, good practice, screening, workforce training and research to better understand the current situation and the gaps in ensuring good hydration across all care settings. It also presents the challenges and solutions to drinking and hydration issues for older people whether living independently, in care homes or during hospital stays. There are many effective projects aiming to address hydration issues in the UK. The effectiveness of small, inexpensive interventions in addressing hydration issues and their associated health risks has been proven and some of those case studies are presented here. (Edited publisher abstract)
Identifying carers' needs in the palliative setting: guidance for professionals
- Author:
- HELP THE HOSPICES
- Publisher:
- Help the Hospices
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
There are an estimated half a million people in the UK who provide unpaid care for a relative or friend with a life-limiting or terminal illness at any one time. Every year thousands of people take on a caring role, whereas others find that this role has ended. This guide has been developed by an expert working group, and provides a framework for developing a carers’ assessment process. It offers advice on how to identify carers and gives an overview of the assessment methods currently used by palliative care providers. The purpose of this document is to guide palliative care professionals in developing a process to identify carers’ needs that is relevant to their local context and provide, or refer/direct carers to, support services. This process is referred to as ‘carers’ assessment’ throughout the guide.
Older people and human rights: a reference guide for professionals working with older people
- Authors:
- MATHEWS Lucy, SANZ Rosa
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Rev ed.
This report provides practical information for professionals working with older people about using human rights in their work, and illustrates the relevance of national and international human rights legislation to older people’s issues. This report is the product of research into existing evidence of the human rights issues affecting older people in the UK and their engagement with human rights. The first edition of this report was written in March 2009 to inform the Older People and Human Rights Project. This second edition of the report has been updated to reflect factual changes and recent developments. The guide provides a summary of existing evidence of human rights issues affecting older people in the UK, and supports the implementation of the Older People and Human Rights Project, a three-year partnership project between Age UK and the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR), funded by Comic Relief. The guide covers: the context; the legislation; human rights issues affecting older people in the UK; and engaging older people in human rights issues in the UK;
"More than just a few kind words!": reshaping support in sheltered housing: a good practice guide for housing providers and local authorities
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
As society is ageing, a better range of choices are needed to enable people to live fuller lives into old age. In addition to developing new buildings and new service models, existing resources must be used effectively. As part of the Ministerial Working Group on Sheltered Housing, the National Housing Federation were commissioned to produce a good practice guide on reshaping support in sheltered housing for housing providers and local authorities. Launched at a meeting of the group in January, this document promotes good practice in the delivery of varied support models for older people and in the implementation of any changes to current services. This document, broken into ten parts includes sections on: drivers for change; recognising the ongoing potential in sheltered housing; managing change; future directions for future housing services; developing the service structure; developing the service content; developing a strategy for remodelling support services in sheltered housing; and re-commissioning sheltered housing services.
Keeping pets in private retirement and sheltered housing: a good practice guide
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND. Advice, Information and Mediation Service
- Publisher:
- Age Concern England
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Pets provide companionship, friendship and fun, which can help owners overcome feelings of loneliness, isolation and depression. They can give an older person a reason to get up in the morning, and give them a sense of purpose, something to think about and care for, which can be very fulfilling. Pets can provide opportunities to meet and talk to other people. This may be when walking a dog, visiting the vet, having visitors to the accommodation, or joining a specific pet-related club or association that can bring pet owners together. Well-behaved pets can improve both residents’ and staff morale, and foster a community spirit.
Using digital media to access information and good practice for paid carers of older people: summary
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes a study commissioned by SCIE and jointly funded by them with the National Knowledge Service. It was carried out by the University of Brighton to explore the feasibility and the appropriateness of digital technologies to support the work of paid carers in residential care home for older people. The study used a combination of mutually informing methods – site visits, questionnaire and design workshops – to develop a picture of current work practices across the sector and to gauge the appropriateness of support mechanisms for information-seeking and communication using digital technologies.