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Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation
- Authors:
- HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Homes and Communities Agency
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Following the Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods national strategy report, the Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation was established in 2009 to examine what further reform is needed to ensure that new build specialised housing meets the needs and aspirations of the older people of the future. This report brings together the findings and recommendations of the panel, which focused on improving the quality of life of the ageing population by influencing the availability and choice of high-quality sustainable homes and neighbourhoods, challenging the perceptions of mainstream and specialised housing for older people, raising the aspirations of older people to demand higher quality more sustainable homes, and spreading awareness of the possibilities offered through innovative design of housing and neighbourhoods. It highlights key design recommendations, offers case studies from London, Bristol, York, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden, proposes further work, links to parallel studies that emphasise the role of place making in enhancing quality of life, and forms the basis of advice to government ministers.
Joint HIW / CSSIW fundamental review of the national service framework (NSF) for older people in Wales
- Authors:
- HEALTHCARE INSPECTORATE WALES, CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Healthcare Inspectorate Wales; Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This document sets out the rationale for the planned review of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People in Wales, the process undertaken for scoping the review and the initial approach and timescales for delivery. The review will be delivered jointly by the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW).
Incomes and living standards of older people: a comparative analysis
- Authors:
- WHITEFORD Peter, KENNEDY Steven
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 173p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research study providing an empirical analysis of the incomes of older people in 11 countries. Also presents the results, for a narrower range of countries, of an analysis of living standards, defined to include the value of government provided health and education services, as well as disposable cash income. In addition, looks at the role of owner-occupied housing and liquid wealth.
Health expectancy: first workshop of the International Healthy Life Expectancy Network (REVES)
- Editors:
- ROBINE Jean-Marie, BLANCHET Madeleine, DOWD John
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 188p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at various studies devoted to disability-free life expectancy. Part 1 contains papers on: expectation of life without disability measured from OPCS disability surveys; summary of results of calculation of life expectancy free of disability in the Netherlands 1981-85; Health expectancy in Quebec 1987; recent values of disability-free life expectancy in the United States; health expectancy in Canada; data from Switzerland. Part 2 contains papers on the different types of disability-free life expectancy and the methods of calculation. Part 3 examines the interpretation of these calculations and part 4 at the uses of disability-free life expectancy.
Research and development work relating to assistive technology: 2017 to 2018
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- London
An annual report setting out progress made in government-funded projects which support the development, introduction and evaluation of equipment and assistive technology to increase the independence or well-being of older and disabled people. The report includes developments in assistive technology to address issues in relation to physical health and also those helping people with mental health problems to live more independent lives. This includes systems, combinations of technologies, and interfaces to mainstream technology such as the internet. The report highlights selected studies covering a number of areas, including dementia and mobility, assistive technology in the home; and initiatives to support the uptake and spread of assistive technology. A full list of research projects is included as an annex. (Edited publisher abstract)
The mandate: a mandate from the Government to NHS England: April 2014 to March 2015; presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 13A(1) of the National Health Service Act 2006
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
This Mandate reaffirms the government’s commitment to an NHS that remains available to all, based on clinical need and not ability to pay; and that is able to meet patients’ needs and expectations now and in the future. Specifically, it reflects the priority to transform NHS care provision for older people and those with complex needs. It is structured around five main areas where the government expects NHS England to make improvements: preventing people from dying prematurely; enhancing quality of life for people with long-term conditions; helping people to recover from episodes of ill health or following injury; ensuring that people have a positive experience of care; and treating and caring for people in a safe environment and protecting them from avoidable harm. Further sections of the Mandate cover: freeing the NHS to innovate; the broader role of the NHS in society; finance; and assessing progress and providing stability. (Edited publisher abstract)
A pathway to care for older offenders: a toolkit for good practice
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The purpose of this toolkit is to inform and assist the delivery of individually planned care for older prisoners whilst in prison, followed by successful resettlement back into the community, receiving the necessary support to sustain an optimum quality of life and reduce re-offending.
Making life better for older people: an economic case for preventative services and activities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The experience of exclusion is not unique to older people - it affects people of all ages. However, exclusion can be particularly acute in later life. It is all to rare that people who are excluded in mid-life are able to break the cycle of exclusion in later life, indeed it can often become more acute. The impact of age discrimination on both the aspirations of individuals and the environment within which they operate can lead to exclusion. Too often this exclusion is compounded by the failure of services which are not managed cost-effectively.
National minimum standards for care homes for older people: supplementary guidance: visual impairment
- Authors:
- CARE STANDARDS INSPECTORATE FOR WALES, WALES COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND
- Publisher:
- Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The following guidance has been produced to supplement regulations and national minimum standards to provide additional advice to inspectors and providers. The guidance - visual impairment was developed jointly between the Wales Council for the Blind and CSIW.
Guidance for CSIW staff on applying the national minimum standards (physical standards) to existing care homes for older people and younger adults
- Author:
- CARE STANDARDS INSPECTORATE FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The regulatory requirements for Care Homes are set out in the Care Homes (Wales) Regulations 2002 and under the Care Standards Act. Decisions of CSIW must be justified by reference to the Regulations and must take the national minimum standards into account. It is necessary to explore the meaning of “taking into account” the national minimum standards. The national minimum standards were introduced to bring increased consistency into regulatory practice with the overall aim of improving protection and quality of life for service users. Section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000 requires that the CSIW takes into account the national minimum standards when making regulatory decisions.