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Exploring the role of independent organisations in care coordination for older people in England
- Authors:
- XIE Chengqiu, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 14(4), 2014, pp.419-438.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary Social care policies advocate the provision of coordinated care and the involvement of the independent sector in service planning and delivery. This study explores the characteristics of the independent organisations involved in care coordination for older people, the tasks undertaken, and management of the interface between the commissioning authorities and these organisations. The findings are based on semistructured telephone interviews conducted in 2009 with representatives from 25 local authorities in England regarding 40 organisations. Findings All organisations identified are voluntary in nature. They were diverse in terms of size, staffing, and history, typically undertaking care coordination for discrete user groups but few exclusively for older people. A range of care coordination activities were reported: assessment, brokerage, support planning, and monitoring and review. The extent of their involvement in these activities varied markedly. Commissioning and contracting arrangements differed; most organisations had short-term contracts. The main mechanism of contract monitoring was activity data returns; there was a lack of more detailed service evaluation. Both opportunities and challenges exist with regard to the future role of voluntary organisations in care coordination. Applications This study highlights the potential for voluntary organisations to undertake care coordination activities. To achieve this, partnership working between service commissioners and these organisations is required, and funding and support are essential for provider organisations to develop appropriate infrastructures. Information governance arrangements are required to facilitate information sharing. The potential expansion of the role of voluntary organisations and the implications for practitioners with respect to their employment prospects are explored. (Publisher abstract)
From cradle to grave
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 30, 26.2.03, 2003, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
As the House of Lords forces the Government to rethink its Bill to find social services departments, the author looks at the future of elderly care in light of a shrinking home care market.
Age concern's comments on quality and choice: a decent home for all; the Housing Green Paper
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Argues that the Green Paper does not deal adequately with older people and their housing needs. Provides data on older people and housing and proposes reforms relating to affordable housing; affordable rents; lettings polices and the protection of the vulnerable; the role of local authorities; sustainable home ownership; improving the private rented sector; and the housing benefit system.
Home care: the business of caring
- Authors:
- BELL Lesley, HOW Linda
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 104p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical book looking at the problems faced by anyone wishing to set up a new home care business or already running one. Based on the experiences of purchasers and providers of home care. Covers issues such as: the key aspects of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990; researching the home care market; the practicalities of setting up a home care business; business planning and cash flow; managing the business; quality assurance and monitoring; and contracting.
The effect of financial incentives and access to services on self-funded admissions to long-term care
- Authors:
- NETTEN Ann, DARTON Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Administration, 37(5), October 2003, pp.483-497.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
With the growth in the numbers and proportion of older people in the population the funding and incentive structures around long-term care are of international concern. A study of the circumstances of self-funded admissions to care homes allowed the comparison of self-funders with publicly funded admissions to care homes in the UK, the influences on self-funders in their decision to move into a care home and resources on which they were able to draw. These findings contribute to our understanding of the impact of current policy on self-funders and our thinking about the way that future policy and practice changes could improve the way we use society's resources in the provision of long-term care.
Putting people first: consumer consultation and community care: a Welsh Consumer Council discussion paper
- Author:
- WELSH CONSUMER COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Welsh Consumer Council
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Outlines how to consult and involve people who are disabled, elderly and handicapped in planning and shaping the community care services they receive. Offers help and guidance to consumer groups, self-help groups, voluntary sector organisations, SSDs, housing departments, housing associations, private sector care providers all involved in community and social care planning and service delivery.
The coming of age: improving care services for older people
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 90p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report looking at how services for older people can be improved via closer collaboration between the NHS and social services and between independent sector service providers and social services. Case studies illustrate how agencies can work together more effectively and provide a better mix of services for older people that emphasises prevention and rehabilitation. Aimed at purchasers, providers, managers, chief executives, social services directors, and policy makers.