This sets out the national Minimum Stards for care homes for older people, which form the basis on which the National Care Standards Commission will determine whether care homes are meeting the needs ...
website describing government commitment to helping carers, and definition of carers. Carer information and discussion zones available on this site....
Information about what people with healthcare needs have a right to expect when asked for their consent to treatment...
The purpose of this document is to provide an introduction to the field for those from a variety of professional backgrounds and organisations who may be working together to commission new patterns of...
The report of the first phase of a project to assist councils with social services responsibilities to develop services for black older people...
Information about the concessions and available help with the range of health costs - including dental treatment, opticians, hospital, care homes etc...
Guidance that local authorities and other agencies need to consider when developing housing strategies and community cale plans. It forms the basis for joint planning and working....
This booklet has been produced by the Department of Health, in association with other partners. It aims to help you maintain good health during winter and take advantage of the inancial help and benef...
The aim of the strategy is to ensure that significant imporvements are made to dementia services across three key areas: improved awareness, earlier diagnosis and intervention, and a higher quality of...
Summary, accessible version of the full-length National Dementia Strategy, about the Government's plans for improving health and social care services in England for everyone with dementia and their ca...
This sets out the 8 priority standards for the health & delivery of health care, i.e. Rooting out age discrimination, Person-centred care, Intermediate care, General hospital care, Strokes, Falls, Men...
Department of Health responses to frequently asked questions about the POVA scheme, to protect vulnerable adults in care homes or in receipt of domiciliary care...
The Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) Scheme became operational in July 2004 with respect to services regulated under the Care Standards Act. The scheme provides for a list of people who are cons...
A framework for future of housing services of older people, setting out 5 key areas. Good information and advice should be available, and services must work jointly to meet the holistic needs of older...
Summary of joint DETR/DoH publication, which focusses on the need to address 5 key areas I.e. Diversity & Choice, Information & Advice, Flexible service provision, Quality, and Joint Working...
Legal and best practice guidance for people who are involved in the treatment of older people on seeking consent from those in their care...
A practical resource for commissioners and organisations considering development of telecare services...
Summary of what the following can do :- Patient Advice & Liaison Services, Independent Complaints Advocacy Service, Patient & Public Involvement Forums...