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Rapid assessment of the impact of the National Service Framework for Older People in Wales
- Author:
- MORGAN Gareth
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 16(1), 2012, pp.41-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports on the first rapid assessment that has been undertaken on the Welsh National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People, and focuses on the perceptions of healthcare staff from Welsh Health Boards. A questionnaire was sent to key colleagues in each of the seven Health Boards. Anonymity was vital to allow colleagues to score their questionnaires honestly. Overall, the impact of the NSF was perceived as too difficult to assess. The most promising element of the NSF appeared to be a perception on the impact on joint health and social care working. Also, the NSF urgently needs to provide evidence of positive impact. The next stage, based on a focussed approach, offers an opportunity to progress this. The authors concluded that a rapid assessment exercise, using existing networks that are built on trust, can yield valid and useful information which can help policy development.
Better support at lower cost: improving efficiency and effectiveness in services for older people in Wales
- Author:
- SOCIAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT AGENCY
- Publisher:
- Social Services Improvement Agency
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 81p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report, commissioned by the Social Services Improvement Agency for Wales, aimed to review current practice on the approaches used by Welsh councils in delivering efficient care and support services for older people, report on notable practice and make recommendations on ways in which local councils could continue to take forward this work in partnership with other relevant agencies. Drawing on examples of good practice in Wales and evidence from successful models elsewhere in the UK, it suggests a future model of care for Wales which seeks to improve outcomes for users, encourage support within the community thus reducing pressure on traditional social care services and develop new approaches to commissioning which optimise the money available. Establishing such a model will involve challenges for councils and their partners: shifting prevailing cultures within social services as patterns of care change, being prepared to see numbers of people cared for go down as more people are supported effectively ‘outside the system’ and seeking genuinely citizen-centred approaches that will call into question traditional modes of delivery. The report notes that the clear evidence suggests that councils and other organisations are up to this challenge.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans health inequalities: international perspectives in social work
- Editors:
- FISH Julie, KARBAN Kate
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 276
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Examines inequalities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and considers the role of social work in addressing them. The book is organised in three parts: the first provides a policy context in four countries, including Canada, Italy, India and Wales; the second examines social work practice in tackling health inequalities; and part three considers research and pedagogic developments. The book’s distinctive approach includes international contributions, practice vignettes and key theoretical perspectives in health inequalities, including social determinants of health, minority stress, ecological approaches and human rights. This resource is relevant to social work educators, practitioners and students, alongside an interdisciplinary audience interested in LGBT health inequalities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting people in Wales: initial reviews for legacy supporting people projects: initial review guidance
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The guidance sets out four purposes for the initial review process, these are; To understand the strategic relevance of existing community care and older persons services; to develop and apply appropriate service specification for accommodation related support services; to identify the appropriate level of SPG funding to be allocated to each community care and older persons scheme;t o establish a contract between the local authority and providers of SPG funded service which sets out on-going funding levels and service specification for each scheme or project.
National minimum standards for care homes for older people (revised March 2004)
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
This document sets out National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People issued by the Welsh Assembly Government under section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (CSA). These standards will be used by the Assembly’s Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales (CSIW) when determining whether these care homes are providing adequate care, meeting the needs of the persons who live there and otherwise being carried on in accordance with regulatory requirements. The Welsh Assembly Government will keep the standards under review, and may publish amended standards as appropriate.
Residential accommodation for the elderly, younger physically handicapped and blind: year ended 31 March 1990
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Welsh Office
- Publisher:
- Welsh Office
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 60p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Social services statistics Wales 2012-13
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 73
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
An annual report collating the social services statistical returns from local authorities in Wales. The report includes information on children, adults receiving services, people with physical, sensory of a learning disability, mental health services and staff directly employed by local authority social services departments. (Edited publisher abstract)