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Joint HIW / CSSIW fundamental review of the national service framework (NSF) for older people in Wales
- Authors:
- HEALTHCARE INSPECTORATE WALES, CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Healthcare Inspectorate Wales; Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This document sets out the rationale for the planned review of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People in Wales, the process undertaken for scoping the review and the initial approach and timescales for delivery. The review will be delivered jointly by the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW).
Growing old my way: a review of the impact of the National Service Framework for Older People in Wales
- Author:
- CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 81p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Focusing on older people’s services seen through the ‘lens of someone with dementia’, the review concluded that the National Service Framework has had an impact in Wales. Together with related strategies and the role of the Older People’s Commissioner, it has raised the profile of services received by older people in Wales and highlighted the need for them to be treated as individuals and without discrimination. The review also highlighted that across Wales a number of innovative and valuable services and support mechanisms for older people have been put in place. For example: exercise and activity classes; lunch clubs; shop and drop internet services such as the food solutions project in Flintshire; and television adverts such as the FAST advert for stroke. However, the review also found that: greater focus is needed at a local level in health promotion, prevention and community services if we are to help and support people to live healthy and longer lives; older people with complex needs often end up in hospital when in reality for many it is the last place they should be; and when older people do get admitted to hospital they are frequently there for too long and as a result their independence and confidence is impacted upon. The report also refers to ongoing concerns around the fundamental aspects of care, dignity and respect that are essential for anyone accessing health and social care services.