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The health and well-being of older people in Scotland: insights from national data - executive summary
- Authors:
- WOOD Rachel, BAIN Marion
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. NHS Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report presents information on the health and well-being of the older population of Scotland.
Guidance on the single assessment process for older people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides guidance on the single assessment process for older people to local NHS bodies and councils with responsibilities for social services as part of there overall implementation of the National Framework for Older People (2001).
Something old something new
- Author:
- GREENWOOD Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 28.2.02, 2002, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
New models of working are needed to tackle the care needs of the growing number of elderly people. The author talks to the pioneers of a collaborative approach in the National Health Service in Trent.
The best of both worlds
- Author:
- CARNE Diana
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 7.3.02, 2002, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports how, by joining forces with a housing association, one trust has been able to provide long-term care in purpose-built accommodation and retain clinical responsibility for patients.
How to ensure your service is responsive to the needs of carers: a guide and action planning tool for managers and staff working in the health service in Newcastle
- Author:
- NEWCASTLE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. Newcastle Carers project
- Publisher:
- Newcastle Council for Voluntary Service. Newcastle Carers Project
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
This guide and action planning tool aims to assist staff working in the health service to implement carer related elements in various government guidance. This includes 'Caring for carers', 'National framework for mental health', 'National framework for older people', NHS plan 2001 and 'Valuing people'.
Pharmacists and the new intermediate care agenda
- Authors:
- BURKE Sue, NEILSON Eileen
- Publisher:
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Medicines and medicine-taking are important in the intermediate care context, and in relation to services for older people. Adverse drug reactions are a significant factor in avoidable hospital admissions in older people. Older people are taking more medicines than ever before, and the more medicines taken, the higher the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects. Unused medicines are costing the NHS 100s of £millions every year.
The relationship between the NHS and residential and nursing care for older people: A survey of home owners and managers in East Sussex, Brighton and Hove
- Authors:
- GARVICAN Linda, BICKLER Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 3(4), December 2002, pp.24-33.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
In view of the decline in the number of residential and nursing homes over the last few years, East Sussex , Brighton and Hove Health Authority was concerned about optimum usage of places. This project aimed to ascertain the views of home owners and mangers on their working relationship with the health authority, local hospitals and social services. Ten percent of the private residential homes surveyed were for sale or due to close. Between 40 and 50 older people were estimated to be awaiting transfer to EMI or nursing homes in East Sussex. Over 35% of homes complained about inappropriate discharges of their residents from hospital, and a poor standard of nursing care. Communication with hospitals was poor and relationships with the health authority and social services needed strengthening. Routine admissions were appropriate, but hospital discharges may have been premature. Home owners/managers were dissatisfied with their relationship with the NHS.
Meeting diverse needs in the NHS
- Author:
- DEVLIN Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 6(4), December 2002, pp.10-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Explains how services in the NHS can be developed to comply with the Race Relations (Amendment) Act, whilst working towards the standards enshrined within the National Service Framework for Older People.
No grey areas
- Author:
- HENWOOD Melanie
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 12.12.02, 2002, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Discusses the government's policy on long term care. Argues current policy is unclear with the debate too narrowly focused on home closures. Also looks at a possible funding role for the NHS in long term care.
Will joint futures be bright?
- Author:
- CHRISTIE Bryan
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Guide, 14, June 2002, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
The Scottish Joint Futures initiative for elderly care is being seen as a the blueprint by which all social care services could be formulated in the future. Looks at how it is working so far.