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Dignity on the ward; the future of hospital care for older people; a conference at London's Royal College of Physicians on Monday 29 November 1999
- Author:
- HELP THE AGED,
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 7p.
Dignity on the ward: promoting excellence in care; good practice in acute hospital care for older people
- Author:
- HELP THE AGED,
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 65p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draws on the experiences of service users and staff at twenty four acute hospitals in England to identify care practices which help to ensure good care from an older person's perspective within an acute hospital environment.
Our future health: older people's priorities for health and social care
- Author:
- HELP THE AGED,
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report on standards of health care for older people derived from a focus group of users. Outlines core principles related to ageism, quality of life, involvement, staying healthy, access to services, dignity, training, information and advocacy. Looks at what is wrong with health care with reference to issues such as delays, assessment, home care, charges, domestic help, primary care, residential care, hospital care and discharge, and preparation for death. Concludes with suggestions as to how this booklet can be used by professionals.