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Realise the potential of shared lives schemes
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.3.10, 2010, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Shared Lives is a model of adult placement where carers offer accommodation or care in their family home to people who are unable to live independently. This article presents the latest practice guidance on Shared Lives schemes and highlights their benefits.
Shared lives: money matters case study one
- Author:
- INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 47p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Shared lives services, formerly known as adult placement, involve the provision of care and support in the homes of ordinary people to individuals placed there by the local authority. This case study is based on an evaluation of the quality, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of shared lives services in south east England, conducted in 2009. The study found that most shared lives schemes provide: ‘care that is good or excellent, care that meets national minimum standards, positive experiences and outcomes for people, high levels of satisfaction among stakeholders, and value for money’, delivering high quality support at a relatively low price.
Cross-border placements
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance has been produced to assist local authorities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) involved in cross-border placements as described in Schedule 1 to the Care Act 2014. Its aim is to support continuity of care across the UK’s borders by setting out clear values and good practice. A cross-border placement is where an adult is being, or has been, placed by an English, Welsh or Scottish local authority or Northern Irish health and social care trust into accommodation in a different UK country in order to meet their social care needs. The guidance covers the key principles, a general overview of the main legal frameworks, the process and reporting arrangements, handling complaints, disputes between authorities and provider failure. Includes short case studies, examples of case law which may have an impact on the setting up of cross-border placements and a list of references. (Edited publisher abstract)
The impact Shared Lives Moray has on older people and those living with dementia
- Author:
- SHARED LIVES PLUS
- Publisher:
- Shared Lives Plus
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- Liverpool
A report to illustrate the benefits of the work of Shared Lives Moray for older people with dementia and their family carers, including information on the use of Self-Directed Support. The report is based on interviews with six people living with dementia, their family carers, nine Shared Lives paid carers and members of Moray Council staff. The service is local-authority-run rather than Moray Council commissioning a voluntary sector organisation to deliver it. The findings show that Shared Lives services improve the wellbeing and self-esteem of people with dementia, increase their social interaction and has the ability to delay moving into residential care. There is also evidence that it improves the wellbeing of family carers and leads to increased ability to cope. The report also highlights key considerations for running and developing Shared Lives services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Parent and child fostering
- Authors:
- ADAMS Paul, DIBBEN Elaine
- Publisher:
- British Association for Adoption and Fostering
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 154p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The number of parent and child arrangements with foster carers is growing rapidly. Some local authorities have established dedicated teams to deal with this and independent fostering agencies in England suggest that these cases constitute up to 10 per cent of their total referrals. There is a history of ad hoc arrangements to allow teenage parents to remain with their baby. However, the new demand includes the placements of adults with their children, usually in the context of care proceedings. This is a specialist area of work, given the complexity around the legal status of the parent and child, as well as the uniqueness of having adult parents in the foster home. BAAF's practice guidance, based on the recent statutory guidance for England, brings together advice and good practice to support these emerging services. It focuses on the practical challenges and issues and includes information on: the legal context of parent and child arrangements; messages from research and serious case reviews; types of parent and child fostering; assessment and approval; training and supporting foster carers; care planning and placement planning; assessing parents and good enough parenting; and developing policies and procedures. The guidance is illustrated with case examples from both local authority and independent agencies. Appendices contain examples of assessment forms, placement agreements, and support schemes.
Community care statistics: social services activity, England: 2009-10 (initial release)
- Author:
- NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 28p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This report contains the final data for the numbers of service users in council funded or commissioned residential care by Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs) in England. Data is collected from the Adult Social Care Combined Activity Return (ASC-CAR). Data is collected and presented by type of registered accommodation: council staffed homes, independent residential care homes, nursing homes and adult placements. Information on the number of different client groups in residential care are also provide (physical disability, learning disability, mental health and substance misuse and other vulnerable people). A further report covering Access to Care, Packages of Care, Community Based Services and Carers based on data from the Referrals, Assessments and Packages of Care (RAP) return is expected to be published later in 2011.
The quality and capacity of adult social care services: an overview of the adult social care market in England 2008/09
- Author:
- CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Care Quality Commission
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is based on information that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) holds about services that it regulates: care homes, home care agencies, nursing agencies, and shared lives schemes. The services are used by people who pay for their own care as well as those whose care is funded by their local authority. The findings are discussed in relation to quality and capacity of services; and performance by type of owner and type of service. The results show that the quality of social care is improving. Between May 2008 (when quality ratings were introduced) and April 2009, the proportion of services rated as good or excellent rose from 69% to 77%. Services run by councils or the voluntary sector performed best. Appendices include tables of adult social care data
CSCI quality ratings: market research report
- Author:
- COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL CARE INSPECTION
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research, carried out by the market research organisation Continental Research, examined whether and to what extent quality ratings featured as a factor in decision making about care services. The research also looked at a range of other factors people took into account when choosing services, including the Commission for Social Care Inspection's website and inspection reports. The sample included people who had chosen domiciliary, residential care, or shared lives services and service commissioners in councils. Results found that quality ratings had the strongest impact on commissioners of care services. People who use services and their families also felt that quality ratings were a good idea and a helpful factor in decision-making.
Community care statistics 2009-10: social services activity report, England
- Author:
- NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 92p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This statistical release presents information on referrals, assessments and packages of care, including information relating to residential care placements and residents during 2009-10 in England. Includes tables and figures throughout.