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Building up the mosaic of good practice
- Author:
- KITWOOD Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 3(5), September 1995, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Introduces a new series, starting in the next issue, of studies in person-centred care. Argues that the stories will be an important preliminary to the formal research on care practice which is vitally needed if knowledge of dementia care is to advance.
Safe to be me: meeting the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people using health and social care services
- Authors:
- KNOCKER Sally, SMITH Anthony
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide offers practical advice to help services meet the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and highlights why being LGBT continues to be important in terms of person-centred care and support. It outlines some of the barriers to good practice in care for older LGBT people, what managers and staff can to improve practice, and provides an overview of the current equalities and anti-discrimination legislative framework. The guide also provides checklist of good practice pointers for organisations. It also includes case studies which can be used in training sessions and staff discussion. The resource will be useful for anyone working or volunteering in health, social care or the voluntary sector who would like to support older people who are lesbian, gay, bi or trans. It will also be helpful for training providers to ensure courses integrate discussions and scenarios relating to the needs of people who are LGBT. The guide has been developed in partnership between Age UK the national organisation and Opening Doors London. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making managed personal budgets work for older people: what older people want, what works and how to achieve the best outcomes
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 95
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide for local authorities and other providers to help them ensure that the majority of older people who are on managed personal budgets can benefit from the same level of choice and control as the minority who receive direct payments. The guide highlights research and best practice findings on what older people want and need from a personal budget. It also identifies best practice in the support local authorities should provide and/or commission to help older people achieve the best possible outcomes from their personal budgets. Person-centred practice, Individual Service Funds and Peer Support Networks are also covered. A variety of individual and service case studies are included throughout. (Edited publisher abstract)
The health and social care divide: the experiences of older people
- Authors:
- GLASBY Jon, LITTLECHILD Rosemary
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 170p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
- Edition:
- 2nd Rev.
Drawing on key research, government policies and real-life case studies, this book assists health and social care professionals to work more effectively together in order to improve services for users and carers. It: explains why partnerships are important and what helps/hinders partnership working; reviews the legal and policy framework, providing a chronological overview and placing current initiatives in their historical and social policy context; summarises existing research findings with regard to key health and social care policy debates; uses case studies to explore the implications of this research for health and social care practitioners; provides good practice guidance for both students and front-line practitioners. The book is designed as an introductory text for those working or training to work in a multi-agency environment. In particular, it will be of interest to social work, nursing, therapy and medical students, front-line practitioners and those undertaking post-qualification training courses.
Rural ageing research: summary report of findings
- Authors:
- TNS-BMRB, INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY CENTRE
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 29
- Place of publication:
- London
ILC-UK in conjunction with TNS-BRMB were commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to conduct a study on how local service design and delivery needs to respond to an ageing rural population. The research explored: the social profile of older people in rural England; how they use rural services; older residents’ needs; whether local authorities have “rural ageing” strategies; and evidence of good practice and innovative solutions. The report includes data and analysis from an evidence review, a policy review of 15 English local authorities, qualitative research with service users and service designers and deliverers, good practice case studies, and a National Learning Lab held in September 2013. Having asked about the general challenges of delivery in rural communities, and the extent to which local authorities have a coordinated response, the report focuses on three main themes: housing, health and transport. The report concludes with implications of key findings on costs, the lack of service integration, older people’s reluctance to seek help, and local authorities’ understanding of older users’ specific needs. (Original abstract)
Good practice identified by research: users' needs and circumstances
- Authors:
- WARBURTON Raymond W., CHALLIS David J.
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(3), March 1996, pp.32-34.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The first of two articles that point to better practice focuses on the needs of older people. Concludes that older people wish to stay at home or return there. Examines contributing factors to the breakdown at home and breaks these down in terms of needs and circumstances.
Anti-racist practice in social care: from principles to best practice
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 78p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Surbiton
Outlines the background and issues around anti-racist practice, and goes on to look at service user issues, including the care of children, mentally ill people, older people, and dealing with racist service users. Issues for social care practitioners and managers are examined, including equal opportunities in employment, staff development and training, and disciplinary matters. Presents examples of good practice.