This report is the result of a three-year study into the extent of
premature death of people with learning difficulties as compared to
those without learning difficulties. It found that people with learning
difficulties are more likely to die prematurely in comparison with the
general population and highlights inequalities in access to and quality
of care for those with learning difficulties.
22 Mar 2013
Making the most of allied health professionals - UK
13/03/2013
This paper is an assessment of current workforce issues and potential
opportunities for improvement for the allied health workforce. It
considers how best to organise this workforce across care pathways,
considering factors such as optimum skill mix, education and leadership,
and the Quality Innovation Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) toolkit.
It is designed to support those who commission services and education,
including local education and training boards (LETBs).
Volunteering in health and care - UK
Volunteering in health and care: securing a sustainable future
This report considers the role and value of volunteers in health and
social care, particularly in relation to improving patient experience,
addressing health inequalities, and building a closer relationship
between services and communities. It also discusses examples of good
practice in the NHS and the voluntary sector, and provides
recommendations for achieving the best case scenario in light of the
financial constraints facing public services, and the reforms introduced
by the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
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15 Mar 2013
Assessing the impact of European governments' austerity plans on the rights of people with disabilities
Author: | HAUBEN Harald; et al; |
| Title: | Assessing the impact of European governments' austerity plans on the rights of people with disabilities |
| Publisher: | Dublin: European Network on Independent Living, 2012. 103p. |
| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to examine the evidence at European and national level of the effect of the economic crisis, and its consequences in terms of austerity measures, on the rights and status of people with disabilities. It focused in particular on the impact on the delivery of social services and income support and allowances aimed at people with disabilities. Evidence was gathered through a review of European reports and statistics and through 6 country reports compiled by national correspondents and based on documentary evidence and interviews with representatives of people with disabilities, service providers, and funders. The countries included in the study were Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the UK. This report presents a synthesis of the data gathered at European level, together with additional findings extracted from the country studies. It covers the macroeconomic context, the impact of the crisis on social services and on disability related social security benefits, and the impact of the crisis on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. |
| Full text: | view resource |
| Format: | book; |
| Topics: | benefits; disabled people; economics; financing; government policy; rights; social care provision; UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; |
| Content Type: | research; |
| Country/Region: | Europe; Greece; Hungary; Ireland; Portugal; Spain; United Kingdom; |
| Record ID: | www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=61839d86-d3f4-4601-b2c4-b4d305c1d9b0 |
A problem shared: making the best use of resources in adult social care
A problem shared: making the best use of resources in adult social care
This report argues that the difficult challenge of supporting people
to live fulfilling independent lives whilst the adult social care system
faces unprecedented financial pressure can only be overcome if local
leaders work in partnership with people, communities and providers to
find a solution. It reviews how budget reductions have been achieved
since 2009 and aims to help political and managerial leadership in
councils tackle the challenge of delivering and developing care
services.
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11 Mar 2013
Fulfilling Potential
On 13 February the Government published ‘Fulfilling Potential: Building a deeper understanding of disability in the
UK today’. Written by Eric Emerson, it provides analysis of the number of disabled people in the UK and looks at the
fluctuating nature of disability, and also focuses on the lives of disabled people by looking at trends in outcomes
and barriers to taking part in different areas of life.
Available in Easy Read. More and download from the Office for Disability Issues website
UK today’. Written by Eric Emerson, it provides analysis of the number of disabled people in the UK and looks at the
fluctuating nature of disability, and also focuses on the lives of disabled people by looking at trends in outcomes
and barriers to taking part in different areas of life.
Available in Easy Read. More and download from the Office for Disability Issues website
4 Mar 2013
New Directions - Link Reminder
Following on from last Friday's briefing by Paula Kelly & Sandra Swanton on the HSE's New Directions report here is a reminder of the links to the report....
The Health Service Executive has today published three Disability Care Group Reports that will assist with the strategic planning and implementation of the major change programme for disability services that is underway.
The reports that have been published:
HSE Publishes Three Disability Care Group Reports
14th March 2012The Health Service Executive has today published three Disability Care Group Reports that will assist with the strategic planning and implementation of the major change programme for disability services that is underway.
The reports that have been published:
Value for Money and Policy Review of the Disability Services Programme
Press Release, Thursday 28 February,
2013
The National Implementation Framework is now available on the Department of Health’s website:
http://www.dohc.ie/publications/pdf/Implementation_Framework_DSP.pdf?direct=1
ENDS
Ms Kathleen Lynch T.D., Minister for Disability, Equality, Mental Health & Older People today (28th February 2013) approved the National Implementation Framework of the Value for Money and Policy Review of the Disability Services Programme. The development of the Framework is one of the key actions identified in Future Health, the recently published Strategic Framework for Reform of the Health Service 2012 – 2015. It supports the message coming through from Future Health regarding the need to restructure service delivery, and improve organisational, financial, governance and accountability systems with the aim of providing a more effective and more accountable service.
The National Implementation Framework will translate the recommendations from the Value for Money (VFM) and Policy Review of the Disability Services Programme into concrete actions. It assigns responsibilities for those actions, and specifies timelines for their completion. It also identifies priorities and key performance indicators. The Framework describes the project management and monitoring processes which are needed to make sure that the reform of the Disability Services Programme is achieved in a planned, timely and cost effective manner.
The Implementation Framework will evolve to reflect key issues, themes and considerations which will arise. The development of the Framework is the first phase of the implementation planning process.
The second phase,.....
Minister Lynch approves the
National Implementation Framework of the Value for Money and Policy Review of
the Disability Services Programme
The National Implementation Framework is now available on the Department of Health’s website:
http://www.dohc.ie/publications/pdf/Implementation_Framework_DSP.pdf?direct=1
ENDS
Ms Kathleen Lynch T.D., Minister for Disability, Equality, Mental Health & Older People today (28th February 2013) approved the National Implementation Framework of the Value for Money and Policy Review of the Disability Services Programme. The development of the Framework is one of the key actions identified in Future Health, the recently published Strategic Framework for Reform of the Health Service 2012 – 2015. It supports the message coming through from Future Health regarding the need to restructure service delivery, and improve organisational, financial, governance and accountability systems with the aim of providing a more effective and more accountable service.
The National Implementation Framework will translate the recommendations from the Value for Money (VFM) and Policy Review of the Disability Services Programme into concrete actions. It assigns responsibilities for those actions, and specifies timelines for their completion. It also identifies priorities and key performance indicators. The Framework describes the project management and monitoring processes which are needed to make sure that the reform of the Disability Services Programme is achieved in a planned, timely and cost effective manner.
The Implementation Framework will evolve to reflect key issues, themes and considerations which will arise. The development of the Framework is the first phase of the implementation planning process.
The second phase,.....
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