The purpose of this publication is to illustrate some of the good ideas and practices that have already been introduced, or are being planned, in the provision of services for elderly people in hospital, community and the home, with particular reference to psychogeriatric care. It does not attempt to provide ...
Every individual's needs are different, but well-planned and good quality services can offer support & `share the care' of people who cannot manage alone at home. This leaflet provides a clear statement of what needs to be done, so that carers - and the people they care for - can ...
Most formal care services for older people are funded by the public sector, but they are largely supplied by independent providers. This paper looks at what factors influence the 'mixed economy' of the care market, including what funding is available and from where, and how commissioning works, and the role ...
There is increasing public concern about the availability, quality and appropriateness of care services for London's diverse older population. In February 2004, the King's Fund launched an inquiry to investigate whether the care market was working for older people in London and if there would be enough care services of ...