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Independent financial advice about funding social care in later life
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH. School for Social Care Research
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
A summary of findings from a study to explore evidence and practice on independent financial advice about paying for adult social care in later life. The study involved a literature review of research and policy on the provision of financial advice for funding later life care from 1997 to 2017. It also included interviews with 15 members of the public, 21 professionals and 15 representatives from the adult social care and financial services sector. The research found that a lack of understanding between members of the public, adult social care organisations and the financial services sector is preventing people getting advice about paying for care later in life. However, it also found a mutual desire for increased cross sector working amongst adult social care and financial services sector. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people's prevention services: comparing perspectives of local authorities and the third sector
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH. School for Social Care Research
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
Third sector organisations (TSOs) have historically played a significant role in the delivery of adult social care. Often seen to be associated with qualities such as strong community links, access to disadvantaged groups and innovative practice, TSOs remain a popular choice with local authority commissioners as providers of preventative services. This study explored the views of nine locally commissioned TSOs and two national organisations which provide preventative services for older people. Senior managers were interviewed about their views of the purpose of such services, how the TSO understood their impacts, and their experience of being commissioned by the public sector. The results were added to previous research with local authorities to build a picture of the local authority and third sector relationship. The research identifies positive aspects within the current arrangements, but also gaps in respect of setting and understanding of outcomes and a reliance on personal relationships within the commissioning process. (Edited publisher abstract)
Is there a clearer role for electronic assistive technology and telecare in adult social care?
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH. School for Social Care Research
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
A summary of findings from the UTOPIA study, which looked at local authority use of telecare and assistive technology for older people in adult social care. The study which was carried out between April 2016 and May 2017, involved an online survey of English local authorities and selective interviews with telecare managers and stakeholder. Key findings cover the strategic aims of assistive technology and telecare; how it is being deployed (assessment process, installation, responding to alarms, and reviews); and evidence collected to monitor whether strategic aims are being met. The results of the online survey found four overriding strategic aims for the use of AT/telecare: to delay or reduce the need for care (97%); to enhance quality of life (90%); to safeguard (85%); and to prevent carer breakdown (84%). It found most local authorities used assistive technology to manage risks faced by older people around independent living, for example sensors to monitor routines or call for assistance. Almost no local authorities were considering how technology might be used to address feelings of loneliness. It also found variation in the quality of assessments for telecare and that reviews tended to focus on the performance of equipment, rather than on the needs of users. It concludes that that local authorities' using telecare and other assistive technologies are failing to exploit the full benefits to recipients and their families. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prevention services, social care and older people: much discussed but little researched?
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH. School for Social Care Research
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
A scoping study investigated approaches to prevention services in local authorities which enable older people to retain their independence for as long as possible to maintain their quality of life and reduce pressure on local authority and NHS budgets. The study involved a survey of Directors of Adult Social Services in 9 local authorities to identify what they viewed as their top 3 investments in prevention services for older people, and interviews with lead managers for each intervention. It also reviewed local and national evidence as to whether these interventions lead to a delay or reduction in uptake of social care services This paper summarises the key findings from the research. It explains that the top 3 interventions were reablement (a top 3 approach for all of the local authorities surveyed), technology-based interventions (among the top 3 interventions in 6 authorities), and information and advice (among the top 3 in 3 authorities), while a number of other prevention interventions were identified by one local authority each. It reports on how local authorities seek evidence and guidance on prevention services and factors influencing how local funding was spent, and on assessment of the outcomes and impact of prevention interventions. It also summarises national and local evidence for the top 3 interventions.