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Caring in the older population: a research brief for local authorities
- Author:
- LLOYD James
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document is for local authorities engaged in planning and delivering services to support older carers and summarises ILC -UK and the National Centre for Social Research's Living and caring?: an investigation of the experience of older carers. It gives key points, the background and the characteristics of care provision and discusses access to services, leisure, health, housing, and quality of life and care recipients.
Carers’ involvement in telecare provision by local councils for older people in England: perspectives of council telecare managers and stakeholders
- Authors:
- STEILS Nicole, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 41(2), 2021, pp.456-475.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This paper explores telecare manager and other ‘stakeholder’ perspectives on the nature, extent and impact of family and other unpaid/informal carers’ involvement in the provision of telecare equipment and services for older people. Data used in the paper are derived from a larger study on telecare provision by local councils in England. The paper aims to add to the growing evidence about carers’ engagement with electronic assistive technology and telecare, and considers this in the context of typologies of professionals’ engagement with carers. How carers are involved in telecare provision is examined primarily from the perspectives of senior managers responsible for telecare services who responded to an online survey and/or were interviewed in 2016 as part of a wider study. The perspectives of three unpaid carers were captured in a separate strand of the main study, which comprised more detailed case study interviews within four selected councils. Thematic and comparative analysis of both qualitative and quantitative survey data revealed the varied involvements and responsibilities that carers assumed during the telecare provision process, the barriers that they needed to overcome and their integration in local council strategies. Findings are discussed in the context of Twigg and Atkin's typology of carer support. They suggest that carers are mainly perceived as ‘resources’ and involvement is largely taken for granted. There are instances in which carers can be seen as ‘co-workers’: this is mainly around responding to alerts generated by the telecare user or by monitored devices, but only in those councils that fund response services. Though some participants felt that telecare devices could replace or ‘supersede’ hands-on care that involved routine monitoring of health and wellbeing, it was also acknowledged that its use might also place new responsibilities on carers. Furthermore, the study found that meeting carers’ own rights as ‘co-clients’ was little acknowledged. (Edited publisher abstract)
Community care statistics, social services activity, England, 2015-16
- Author:
- NHS DIGITAL
- Publisher:
- NHS Digital
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This is a report on the social care activity of Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs) in England between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016. It contains aggregate information mainly taken from council administrative systems used to record the process of assessing eligibility to state funded social care and providing services where people are eligible. This is the second year of the SALT (Short and Long Term) collection and councils were provided with the opportunity to revise their 2014-15 data; as such, some data has been updated from last year. The report shows that there were 1,811,000 requests for support from new clients, which had reached the stage of having a known outcome to that request during the reporting period. 28 per cent of these were from clients aged 18-64, with the remaining 72 per cent from clients aged 65 and over. There were 245,000 completed instances of Short Term Support to Maximise Independence, for new and existing clients during the reporting period. There were 873,000 clients receiving long term support during the reporting period. The report also reveals that there were 387,000 carers in contact with the council, of whom 314,000 (81 per cent) received direct support. There were also 57,000 instances of respite or other support delivered to the cared-for person. A third of carers in contact with the council (131,000) did not receive a review or assessment during the year. Over half the carers in contact with the council (53 per cent) are aged 18-64 and nine per cent (35,000 carers) are aged over 85. (Edited publisher abstract)
It's about time: an overview of short break (respite care) planning and provision in Scotland
- Author:
- REID-HOWIE ASSOCIATES
- Publisher:
- Shared Care Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 77p.
- Place of publication:
- Dunfermline
This publication provides an overview of how local authorities in Scotland are approaching the planning of short break and respite care services in Adult and Older People’s Services. The research focused on the views of stakeholders in the public sector, and included interviews with nominated representatives of all 32 local authority areas and 9 NHS Boards. Discussions were also held with a number of carers’ organisations and other organisations. The aim of the research was to: improve knowledge and understanding of the landscape of respite care and short break provision for adults in Scotland; identify good practice in the planning, commissioning and design of respite care and short break services; and better understand the challenges and identify solutions to moving towards more flexible, personalised respite care and short break services for adults. This report provides an overview of the local policy context, including a summary of the ways in which planning is undertaken, and engagement with carers and the voluntary sector. It also provides a summary of local delivery issue and issues relating to demand, including an assessment of the some of the issues pertinent to rural areas and different groups of service users and their carers. The report concludes with offering suggestions for further action.
Direct payments for people with dementia
- Author:
- PETCH Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.9.10, 2010, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reviews research in Scotland based on the experiences of twelve people with dementia who used direct payments. Carers and representatives of ten local authorities were interviewed, and freedom of information (FOI) requests were made to all local authorities in Scotland. Findings were that, although local authorities promoted direct payments, uptake by people with dementia and their carers was low. Direct payment rates varied widely across councils. Recommendations include improved publicity to increase awareness, reduced bureaucracy and ensuring parity across different local authorities.
Assessment and services from your local council
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
User-friendly factsheet intended for enquirers, and directly relevant to older people, their families and carers. This item deals with assessment and services from local councils.
Caring today: a national inspection of local authority support to carers
- Authors:
- OWEN Jenny, CARRINGTON David, McCASKIE Coral
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Overview of a national inspection of local authority support to carers which took place in 5 local authorities between September 1994 and March 1995. The inspection focused in particular on carers of older people and disabled people.
The value of respite care
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL WORK
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Respite services are a key to the successful implementation of the community care reforms. Research by Enid Levin, Joanna Moriarty and Peter Gorbach at the National Institute for Social Work set out to examine the impact of respite services on the lives of carers and those for whom they cared, nearly all of whom had moderate or severe dementia. The study of 287 elderly people and their carers took place over three years, in three parts of England, and spanned services provided by the NHS, local authorities, voluntary organizations and the private sector. Its findings confirm and strengthen the case of support for carers of people with dementia.
Older carers of people with learning disabilities: their experiences with local authority assessment processes and personnel
- Author:
- FORRESTER-JONES Rachel
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 26(2), 2021, pp.105-113.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Amongst other actions the Care Act 2014 emphasised the duties of local authorities (LA) to assess the needs of carers, as well as those they care for and to meet all eligible needs for support. This paper aims to report the findings of a study which explored the experiences of older carers of people with learning disabilities as they navigated LA assessment processes and personnel. Design/methodology/approach: Using an explorative design, 21 older carers were interviewed about their experiences. Interview transcripts were qualitatively analysed. Findings: Three main themes were identified, namely, needs assessments as ambitions, not outcomes; the effects of funding-cuts projected onto carers; and challenges with social care personnel. Originality/value: The study findings attracted a high level of engagement with public awareness and mainstream news and social media. The LA also immediately responded with interventions to address some of the findings, including carer “drop-in” sessions. They are also adapting their carer’s needs assessment processes as a result of the study. It is hoped that the issues raised will be of interest to other social care providers and practitioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
The impact Shared Lives Moray has on older people and those living with dementia
- Author:
- SHARED LIVES PLUS
- Publisher:
- Shared Lives Plus
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- Liverpool
A report to illustrate the benefits of the work of Shared Lives Moray for older people with dementia and their family carers, including information on the use of Self-Directed Support. The report is based on interviews with six people living with dementia, their family carers, nine Shared Lives paid carers and members of Moray Council staff. The service is local-authority-run rather than Moray Council commissioning a voluntary sector organisation to deliver it. The findings show that Shared Lives services improve the wellbeing and self-esteem of people with dementia, increase their social interaction and has the ability to delay moving into residential care. There is also evidence that it improves the wellbeing of family carers and leads to increased ability to cope. The report also highlights key considerations for running and developing Shared Lives services. (Edited publisher abstract)