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Winter planning conference: conference proceedings; 12th July 1999, Wembley Conference Centre
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Millennium Executive Team
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents key messages from the recent conference on planning for winter 1999/2000 and the Millennium holiday period.
Winter planning conference: 12 July 1999
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Letter accompanying the report of a joint health and social services conference on winter planning.
Better outcomes for older people: framework for joint services for older people; draft for consultation July 2004
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Joint Services Group
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Joint Future Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The purpose of the Framework is to encourage the development and mainstreaming of joint services, which form one element of a wide range of joint working activities now in place across Scotland. The Framework reflects thechanges in the shape and nature of our modern health, housing, social care and wellbeing services. Established ways of thinking about services and providing them are changing radically in many parts of Scotland. Joint services demonstrate how we can deliver better outcomes for individuals and their carers. The Framework is designed to become a major tool in a shared endeavour to assist older people to lead more independent lives and have more personal control over their lifestyles, care and environment.
The health and social care divide: the experiences of older people
- Authors:
- GLASBY Jon, LITTLECHILD Rosemary
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 170p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
- Edition:
- 2nd Rev.
Drawing on key research, government policies and real-life case studies, this book assists health and social care professionals to work more effectively together in order to improve services for users and carers. It: explains why partnerships are important and what helps/hinders partnership working; reviews the legal and policy framework, providing a chronological overview and placing current initiatives in their historical and social policy context; summarises existing research findings with regard to key health and social care policy debates; uses case studies to explore the implications of this research for health and social care practitioners; provides good practice guidance for both students and front-line practitioners. The book is designed as an introductory text for those working or training to work in a multi-agency environment. In particular, it will be of interest to social work, nursing, therapy and medical students, front-line practitioners and those undertaking post-qualification training courses.
The shape of future care for older people with mental health needs
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
A report from the charity Friends of the Elderly, warns that councils in the South East are unprepared for an increase in demand for mental health services for older people. The charity is saying that areas of serious need will be created which will ‘stretch current service provision to the limit and probably beyond’. The report recommends that statutory authorities work in a more integrated way with voluntary and independent providers.
Healthy homes, healthier lives: linking health, housing and social care srvices for older people
- Author:
- ADAMS Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 6(1), February 2003, pp.21-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on the research of Care and Repair England on how home improvement agencies (HIA) are working with health sector partners to bring about health improvement through housing related initiatives and services.
Integrated services for older people: building a whole system approach in England; summary
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Services for older people must work together if they are to meet people’s needs and aspirations effectively. This study looks at the way in which authorities, trusts and other organisations are working together, alongside older people, to promote integrated services in England. These aspirations will only be achieved if the full range of services that have a contribution to make work together in order to deliver better outcomes for older people and also involve older people as partners
Integrated services for older people: building a whole system approach in England
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Services for older people must work together if they are to meet people’s needs and aspirations effectively. This study looks at the way in which authorities, trusts and other organisations are working together, alongside older people, to promote integrated services in England. These aspirations will only be achieved if the full range of services that have a contribution to make work together in order to deliver better outcomes for older people and also involve older people as partners
Ageing people with a lifelong disability: challenges for the aged care and disability sectors
- Author:
- BIGBY Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.231-241.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article compares and contrasts Australian policy directions in aged care and disability. Using people with intellectual disability as an exemplar of those who are ageing with a lifelong disability, the paper analyses their location within and the services offered to them by each sector. The paper argues that neither sector adequately addresses the issues raised by the needs of this group and suggests why this is so. Directions for policy and service developments necessary to ensure that the needs of this growing population are met are suggested. These are broadly categorised as; systematically bridging existing gaps with specialist services; supporting inclusion and ensuring older people with lifelong disability are visible within the aged care system; adapting and resourcing the disability sector to facilitate ageing in place; and developing partnerships and joint planning aimed at the removal of cross- and intra-sector obstacles to accessing appropriate services.
Promoting independence: preventative strategies and support for older people; report of the SSI study
- Author:
- FIEDLER Barrie
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of an SSI field research project looking at how social services departments, together with other stakeholders, are developing preventative strategies and services for older people. Aims to assist local authorities to develop action plans for preventative strategies and suggests some good practice elements that characterise an effective approach. Also includes action checklists to help measure progress.