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Renegotiating power in adult safeguarding: the role of advocacy
- Authors:
- LONBAY Sarah P., BRANDON Toby
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 19(2), 2017, pp.78-91.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The increased involvement of adults at risk in the safeguarding process has become a prominent issue within English safeguarding policy. However, there is evidence to suggest that actual levels of involvement are still low. The purpose of this paper is to present findings from a PhD study in relation to the benefits of advocacy in supporting this involvement in adult safeguarding for older people. Design/methodology/approach: Participants in the study included advocates and social workers who had experience of working with older people through the safeguarding process within two North East England local authorities. A critical realist approach through in-depth interviews was taken with all the participants. Findings: The research findings in relation to the benefits of advocacy in supporting older people going through safeguarding processes are reported. The practical limitations and factors which help and hinder advocacy support within the process are also considered. The theoretical implications for power, empowerment, and advocacy are also explored. Research limitations/implications: A key limitation of this research is that it did not include older people who had been through safeguarding amongst the participants. Practical implications: Key implications for practice and policy are discussed. Originality/value: The paper provides an overview and critique of empowerment in adult safeguarding and the role that advocates play in promoting this key principle. (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 research was carried out for Shared Care Scotland by Reid Howie Associates to look at the planning and provision of short break care in adult and older people’s services. The report presents the findings of research carried out between April and August 2010 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. The research focused on the views of stakeholders in the public sector, although a number of carers’ and other organisations also contributed views.
Valuable not vulnerable
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 12.04.05, 2005, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the government consultation on the future of social care, 'Independence, Wellbeing and Choice'. Highlights funding, fair access to care, individual budgets and the single assessment process and looks at key questions arising from the green paper.
Vision validated
- Authors:
- WISTOW Gerald, WISTOW Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.10.04, 2004, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Summarises findings and conclusions from a survey of views about ministerial proposals for a new vision for social care. The survey was co-ordinated by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) and found widespread support for the new vision. This was qualified by recognition that appropriate support and resources would be needed if the delivery of social care was to become person-centred, proactive and seamless.
A fresh start
- Author:
- HIRST Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.7.96, 1996, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author explains about adult placement schemes, that they are not new, but they have been recently 'rediscovered', and are responding to the demands of community care legislation.
Smiling matters: oral health care in care homes
- Author:
- CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Care Quality Commission
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 34
- Place of publication:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
This review draws on one hundred inspections of care homes in England to examine oral health in care homes, with specific reference to the NICE guideline NG 48 on oral health for adults in care homes. It includes direct quotations from managers, staff and people using services and their relatives. It also includes good practice examples to highlight the benefits of good oral care for older people, people with learning disabilities and people living with dementia. The review found that staff awareness of the NICE guideline recommendations was low, over half of care homes visited had no policy to promote and protect people’s oral health, and nearly half of care homes were not providing staff training to support people’s daily oral healthcare. The review also identified challenges such as: a lack of dentists who were able or willing to visit care homes and local dentists not accepting new patients and the length of time it took to get an appointment with an NHS dentist. The report recommends mandatory staff training in oral care, oral health check-ups for all residents upon admission, better signposting to local dental services and awareness raising. (Edited publisher abstract)
Adult and older mental health services 2012-2016. An analysis of mental health NHS Benchmarking Network data for England and Wales
- Authors:
- BELL Andy, et al
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- London
An independent analysis of NHS Benchmarking Network Data to show how acute inpatient care and community mental health services for adults are developing in England and Wales. The analysis highlights both reductions in inpatient care capacity, despite increases in the number of admissions and lengths of stay in hospitals, and a fall in community care provision. The analysis also identifies changes in the types of community mental health services available. Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) teams both reduced early in the period and then increased following the introduction of access and waiting time standards for first episode psychosis and the Crisis Care Concordat. There has also been a reduction in the number of Assertive Outreach teams in many parts of the country, whilst the number of Assessment and Brief Intervention teams have increased. The data highlights a need to review the capacity of community mental health services to meet people’s needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Music, singing and wellbeing: policy briefing
- Author:
- WHAT WORKS CENTRE FOR WELLBEING
- Publisher:
- What Works Centre for Wellbeing
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 4
Based on findings from a systematic review, this policy briefing summarises available evidence to support the use of music and singing interventions to improve the wellbeing of healthy adults. It reports on evidence of impact on different populations that participated three types of intervention: group singing, listening to music and structured music interventions. It identifies three levels of evidence: strong; promising, which needs further investigation; and initial evidence, where there may be an effect but further investigation is required. Populations included healthy adults, older people, young offenders, prisoners, young adults and pregnant women. The briefing finds that there is a strong case for local authorities, trusts and foundations to continue supporting of music and singing activities which enhance and maintain subjective wellbeing in adults. It also suggests how local authorities, trusts and foundations can use the evidence to continue supporting of music and singing activities. The briefing is part of a suite of publications looking at the impact of music and singing interventions on different populations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Rhetoric and reality: comparing practice and policy for older people and adults of working age in mental health services: implications for social work in the field of service-user involvement
- Author:
- JACKSON Caroline
- Publisher:
- University of Warwick; Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 59p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
Compares practice and policy for older people and adults of working age in mental health services. Looks at service-user involvement in a primary care trust and a social services department.
Day care services, Scotland 2001
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Presents figures for day care services in Scotland.