Innovative ideas and suggestions already in circulation in the UK and globally that would contribute to better lives for older people with support needs...
Report on a small-scale consultation with service users and disabled people...
Draws on case studies from Counsel and Care's advice service to highlight issues raised by carers of older people with high support needs. Explore how residential care and extra care housing could be ...
This self training module is for people who give general advice on a range of topics e.g. money, housing, services, and who wish to be able to advise older people about their care choices in later lif...
This is an interim report of a research study looking into public concerns about the availability, quality, and appropriateness of care services for London's diverse older population...
One of the biggest challenges facing society is how we care for the elderly. This book provides guidance on a subject that most of us may have to face, but which few of us know very much about. It exp...
Information about the role and responsibilities of the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI), set up in April 2004...
This describes the role of the Commission for Social Care Inspectorate, outlines it's corporate structure, and the people & processes through which it will communicate with social care providers...
Information for people who are finding it difficult to manage daily living due to care needs. It explains the rights to care, and covers care at home. Moving to a care home or nursing home, and what t...
An explanation of what help may be available & whether you'll have to pay for it. It includes help at home, as well as residential and nursing care....
Seeks views on a number of key areas around older people’s housing and care options which need to be examined closely if housing and care services are to be responsive to the next generation of older ...
Guide designed to help non-procurement professionals who need to procure (or pruchase) services for older people who need care and support. It is particularly relevant for local authority staff and fo...
A general overview of the Supporting People regime, describing what it is, the funding changes, formal structures, reviews, monitoring and charging...
Summary of an ODPM publication that promotes the involvement of service users in all aspects of housing related support services. It describes how opportunities for user involvement can be developed, ...
Defines housing support, and describes the service standards that each provider should meet....
Describes the continuing health care services which may be available to older people from the National Health Service....
Examines the system of eligibility for NHS continuing care funding, and problems that have arisen....
Information on the kind of services that are available from the National Health Service (NHS) through General Practitioners (GPs -family doctors)....
Information on the kind of services that are available from the National Health Service (NHS) through General Practitioners (GPs -family doctors)....
Role of the Care Standards Inspectorate in regulating the provision of care (domiciliary care & care homes) throughout Wales...