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Integrating housing with care for older people
- Author:
- BLOOD Imogen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 21(4), 2013, pp.178-187.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – The research explored the way in which different services, providers and other key players work together in housing with care (HWC) schemes and the impact of this on the quality of life of the older people living in them, especially those with high support needs. Methods – This qualitative study included interviews with 47 residents and five relatives at 19 private and not-for-profit schemes across the UK and 52 professionals from provider, statutory and other relevant organisations. Findings – Most participants were very satisfied with the services in HWC but a third described problems linked to “boundary” issues, where gaps, delays or confusion had arisen at the interface between teams, organisations or professional groups. Gaps often occurred where tasks were relatively small: they affected the quality of life of older people with high support needs but did not necessarily outweigh the benefits of living in HWC. Practical implications – We identify ways of improving integrated working in HWC and beyond. The paper is relevant to those commissioning and providing services to older people and to all those with an interest in integrating care and housing. Originality/value – This is the first UK-wide, cross-sector study to focus specifically on the boundaries between roles and responsibilities and their impact on residents in HWC. (Publisher abstract)
Housing advice for older people: research review, government policy and the need for housing advice
- Authors:
- PANNELL Jenny, BLOOD Imogen
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 5(4), November 2002, pp.8-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article was commissioned by Help the Aged. The paper draws on the following following sources: a short survey of national advice, housing and older people's organisations carried out in April 2002, a brief review of previous research reports on older people and housing advice, and a summary of current government and other initiatives relevant to older people and housing advice.
The discharge of older homeless people from hospital
- Author:
- BLOOD Imogen
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 23p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
When older homeless people leave hospital, all too frequently arrangements for their accommodation are inadequate or inappropriate. This can easily mean an early return to hospital, or even needless death. The National Service Framework for Older People, which prioritises the need to improve hospital discharge planning and post-discharge care for older people, does not consider the implications for older people who do not have stable and adequate housing. This report highlights the needs of older homeless people. It also offers practical solutions to ensure that they do not end up back on the streets or in inappropriate housing as a result of leaving hospital. Agencies working together to provide these solutions is an important step to improving the quality of life of this group of very vulnerable older people.