MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'carers'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130667&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Freaching-out-to-carers-innovation-fund%2F Scan or click to download 'Reaching Out to Carers Innovation Fund' The Title: Reaching Out to Carers Innovation Fund The Skinny: The Reaching Out to Carers Innovation Fund, is a scheme specifically targeted at voluntary sector organisations in England who, in addition to their primary work with individuals with particular conditions, illnesses or from particular age groups or communities, are also keen to support carers. [download id="17"] provides a list of dunded projects. 79 projects will be funded at a total value of £1.35m. These projects will: focus on early contact with those who are taking on a caring role for the first time, through different settings, e.g. hospitals, GP surgeries, the workplace, supermarkets, places of worship and other community settings, and help th... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130667 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:43:52 +0100 5130667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631443&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F24%2Fageing-society-2011-vol-31-no-3%2F This article looks at the historical and political development of the term ‘carer’ in various ‘carer’-related settings such as mental health, physical impairment and palliative care. (Print subscription held at Fade Library – if you would like a copy please contact the library) Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Carers, Critique, Terminology (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631443 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:10:59 +0100 4631443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631445&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F24%2Fnursing-times-2011-vol-107-no-11%2F This article explores the experiences of carers of patients dying at home, in particular their expectations and preparedness for the dying process. Contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Bereavement, Carers, Death, Dying Process, End of Life Care, Palliative Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631445 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:15:42 +0100 4631445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924838&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2010-vol-304-no-9%2F The objective of this study is to test a nonpharmacologic intervention realigning environmental demands with patient capabilities. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Ageing, Carers, Dementia, Interventions (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924838 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:19:14 +0100 3924838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890591&cid=t_161956_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffriends-can-do-help%2F Mental health study shows friends can help People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, ACOA’s and co-dependency will recognise the behaviours of these helpers. Many of these are incorporated into the Twelfth Step. The study by the Mental Health Foundation discovered almost 80% of people know at least two friends who have experienced mental distress, yet many don’t want to admit their problems for fear of what their friends might think. The charity surveyed people across the UK looking at the experiences of both people with mental health problems and those of people who have supported friends during a period of mental illness. Half of all people who did not want friends to know about their mental health problem said it was because they felt ashamed and two in three were worried t... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890591 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:24:02 +0100 3890591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644712&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F09%2Fsecuring-good-care-for-more-people-options-for-reform%2F Title: Securing good care for more people: Options for reform The Skinny: King’s Fund report that presents the financial implications of key funding models and assesses their outcomes, including unmet need. Options for reforming Attendance Allowance are discussed. It shows that if the current system was left as it is, the cost would double over the next 15 years, with no improvement in outcomes. In contrast, the reforms proposed by the Fund would halve unmet need by significantly increasing the amount of care people receive and would see around 50 per cent more people helped than under the current system. If a long-term approach is taken, these proposals are affordable and achievable. The report recommends a staged approach to funding reform: a fundamental review of spending to produce a... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644712 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:45:57 +0100 3644712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354247&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F11%2Fthe-heart-of-the-matter-patient-and-public-engagement-in-todays-nhs%2F Title: The heart of the matter: patient and public engagement in today’s NHS The Skinny: NHS Confederation report detailing how Patient and public engagement (PPE) must become integral to the operation of every NHS organisation. The heart of the matter: patient and public engagement in today’s NHS asks questions about the future of PPE in an ever-changing NHS and sets out: what good engagement looks like the legal framework for PPE the importance of having a culture of engagement where the NHS has got to on PPE how Local Involvement Networks (LINKs), membership schemes and working with local government contribute to PPE. Publisher: NHS Confederation Size of Publication: 20p Published: 22/02/2010 Filed under: Carers, Choice, Communication, Culture, Grey Literature, Hospitals, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354247 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:34:44 +0100 3354247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185276&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fnational-cancer-survivorship-initiative-vision%2F Title: National Cancer Survivorship Initiative vision Skinny: Describes the emerging vision for improved care and support for people living with and beyond cancer, and brings together the work of service users, carers, clinicians, commissioners, charities and researchers. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 82p. Published: 19/01/2010 Posted in Cancer, Grey Literature, NHS Tagged: Cancer, Carers, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Research (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185276 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:39:57 +0100 3185276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142485&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fconservatives-draft-manifesto-2010-chapter-one-our-reform-plan-for-the-nhs%2F Title: Conservatives Draft Manifesto 2010 Chapter One Our Reform Plan for the NHS The Skinny: First shot in the general election campaign as the Conservative Party issue Chapter 1 of their draft manifesto which details proposed NHS Policy.  Widely presaged in the mass media over the weekend.  If elected they plan to: Scrap process targets Ensure innovation by ensuring NHS Providers become autonomous NHS Foundation Trusts Make NHS data on performance freely available to all Focus on key areas such as cancer/stroke survival and infection control Enable patient rating of the quality of services Ensure patients have choice of providers meeting NHS standards Putting patients in charge of their own records and which providers they wish to share them with Open up the NHS to private and third ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142485 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:24 +0100 3142485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924769&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Freport-of-the-standing-commission-on-carers-2007-to-2009%2F Title: Report of the Standing Commission on Carers 2007 to 2009 Skinny: First annual report of the Standing Commission on Carers. Concludes the first stage of the Commission’s work (2007 to 2009) and highlights progress made against the main themes of the national Carers Strategy. It sets out future challenges and opportunities, and contains a number of recommendations and suggestions for the Government, delivery partners and the next phase of the Commission Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 55p Published: 20/10/2009 Posted in Carers, Grey Literature, NHS Tagged: Carers, Grey Literature, Strategic Planning (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924769 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:00:10 +0100 2924769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886371&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F13%2Fpcts-and-carers-strategy-report-oct-09%2F Title: PCTs and Carers Strategy Report Oct 09 Skinny: Survey conducted by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers that finds approximately £40m of the £50m allocated by the government for carers support is failing to reach carers. It calls on government to ensure that: the amount each PCT receives of next year’s £100m is publicly available; PCTs plan their spending with carers, carers’ organizations and the local authority; each PCT publicly reports on their use of the money. Publisher: Princess Royal Trust for Carers Size of Publication: 21p Published: 08/10/2009 Survey Details: Survey of Primary Care Trusts Posted in Financial Management, Grey Literature, NHS, Primary Care, Respite Care Tagged: Carers, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Primary Care, Respite Care (Source: Fa... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886371 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:51:41 +0100 2886371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855508&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F02%2Fsupporting-learning-disability-partnership-boards-to-implement-the-national-carers-strategy%2F Title: Supporting Learning Disability Partnership Boards to implement the National Carers Strategy The Skinny: Offers guidance to Learning Disability Partnership Boards to help them ensure carers of people with learning disabilities, and carers with learning disabilities are: supported in their own right, and involved in local service developments which affect their lives, and the lives of the people they care for. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 20p Published: 02/10/2009 Posted in Carers, Disabilities Tagged: Disabilities, Grey Literature, Independence, Learning Disabilities (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855508 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:09:40 +0100 2855508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851702&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F01%2Fdementia-ethical-issues%2F Title: Dementia: ethical issues (Executive summary) (Short Guide)(One Page Summary ) The Skinny: Presents an ethical framework to help those who face dilemmas in connection with the everyday care of someone with dementia. The framework forms the basis for a number of recommendations to policy makers in the following areas: promoting autonomy and well-being through an ethical approach to dementia care including people with dementia in society making decisions about the care and treatment of people with dementia dealing with day-to-day ethical dilemmas in care recognising the needs of carers research funding and participation Publisher: Nuffield Council on Bioethics Size of Publication: 209p Published: 29/09/2009 Posted in Dementia, Ethics, Grey Literature, Older People Tagged: Carers, Dem... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851702 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:09:31 +0100 2851702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814366&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F21%2Fthe-case-for-change-why-england-needs-a-new-care-and-support-system-engagement-findings-2009%2F Title: The case for change: why England needs a new care and support system – engagement findings Skinny: Summarises public and stakeholder responses to the Government’s ‘Care, Support, Independence’ engagement process about the future of adult care and support in England, which took place between May and November 2008. Includes debate on the question: what should be the balance of responsibility between the family, the individual and the Government? Report is divided into following chapters: Executive summary Stakeholder engagement events User-led organisations – stakeholder top-up engagement report Written responses from stakeholders Toolkit responses Citizens’ events Inclusivity research Website, email and letter responses Annexes Publisher: DOH Size of ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814366 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:54:06 +0100 2814366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778346&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Fcommissioning-for-carers%2F Title: Commissioning for carers The Skinny: Guide funded by the Department of Health to support better commissioning for carers. Key recommendations in the guide include: think ‘carer’ in all commissioning and joint strategic needs assessments (JSNA) improve outcomes, independence and choices for both carers and those they care for involve carers of all groups and communities in decision-making and planning processes strengthen the carer support provider market, using a variety of funding approaches. Publisher: IDEA Size of Publication: 50p Published: 07/09/2009 Additional Publication: Commissioning for carers: action guide for decision-makers Posted in Carers, Choice, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Quality, Social Care, Strategic Commi... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778346 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:14:48 +0100 2778346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774572&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F08%2Fhouse-of-commons-public-accounts-committee-supporting-carers-to-care-forty%25e2%2580%2593second-report-of-session-2008%25e2%2580%259309-report-together-with-formal-minutes-oral-and-written-evidence%2F Title: House of Commons Public Accounts Committee: Supporting Carers to Care: Forty–second Report of Session 2008–09: Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence The Skinny: Report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee on support to carers. Findings and Recommendations are: The Department of Work and Pensions approach to providing carers’ benefits is complex, making it difficult for carers to access financial and other support.  Some applicants ineligable for Carer’s Allowance have to apply for it in order to recieve Carer’s Premium or the Additional Amount added to existing benefits. Direct application for these should be enabled. Communications can be lengthy, incomprehensible and confusing for carers.  All communication should be in plain e... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774572 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:13:26 +0100 2774572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367337&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F25%2Fmanagement-of-acute-diarrhoea-and-vomiting-due-to-gastoenteritis-in-children-under-5%2F Title: Management of acute diarrhoea and vomiting due to gastoenteritis in children under 5 Source: NICE The Skinny: Applies to children younger than 5 years who present to a healthcare professional for advice in any setting. It covers diagnosis, assessment of dehydration, fluid management, nutritional management and the role of antibiotics and other therapies. It provides recommendations on the advice to be given to parents and carers, and also considers when care should be escalated - from home management through to hospital admission. The guideline will assume that prescribers will use a drug’s summary of product characteristics to inform their decisions for individual patients. Documents For healthcare professionals: CG84 Diarrhoea and vomiting in children under 5: NICE guidelin... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367337 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:59:32 +0100 2367337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367349&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F15%2Frehabilitation-after-critical-illness%2F Title: Rehabilitation after critical illness Source: NICE The Skinny: NICE guideine on the care of: adults who, as a result of critical illness, have stayed in critical care and need rehabilitation. It doesn’t look at the care of: adults who are having treatment for symptoms and pain in the final stages of a terminal illness adults whose rehabilitation needs are already routinely assessed and delivered as part of their care, for example, patients who have brief stays in critical care units for immediate postoperative care after major elective surgery, and patients with conditions for which published guidelines already exist – such as head injury, heart attack and stroke. Documents For healthcare professionals: CG83 Critical illness rehabilitation: NICE guideline (91p, 496.21 ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367349 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:40:05 +0100 2367349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367366&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F15%2Fantisocial-personality-disorder%2F Title: Antisocial personality disorder Source: NICE The Skinny:  Antisocial personality disorder is is defiend as a condition that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Antisocial means behaving in a way that is disruptive to, and may be harmful to, other people. This guideline covers: The care, treatment and support that people with antisocial personality disorder and their families or carers should be offered The care and treatment that children with conduct problems and their families or carers should be offered. It exclude: Treatments not normally available in the NHS or prison health services. Documents For healthcare professionals: CG77 Antisocial personality disorder: NICE guideline (48p, 273.77 Kb) CG77 Antisocial personality disorder: NICE guideline (MS ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367366 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:33:27 +0100 2367366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367397&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F15%2Fneedle-and-syringe-programmes-providing-people-who-inject-drugs-with-injecting-equipment%2F Title: Needle and syringe programmes: providing people who inject drugs with injecting equipment Source: NICE The Skinny: Promotes the optimal provision of needle and syringe programmes (NSPs) among injecting drug users. It is for NHS and other professionals who have a direct or indirect role in, or responsibility for, NSPs. This includes those working in drug (and alcohol) action teams (DAATs), pharmacies, local authorities and the wider public, voluntary and community sectors. It may also be of interest to people who inject illicit substances and non-prescribed drugs, their families and other members of the public. The recommendations relate to people over the age of 18 who inject illicit substances and non-prescribed anabolic steroids. The guidance complements and supports, but does not... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367397 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:16:36 +0100 2367397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2097829&cid=t_161956_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fcarers-conundrum.html Recurrence of increasingly common problem.Eric is 57 years old and works for the NHS in administration. At one of the local hospitals, actually. I’m not altogether sure what he does. Something to do with data management about bed state, admissions and so on. He is a very conscientious worker. I can’t remember him ever have time off work other than three weeks for a bilateral inguinal hernia repair about twelve years ago. He lives with his wife, Mary, who works for the Post Office. I do not see much of either of them.I saw Eric today for the first time in five years. He was close to tears. He wanted me to sign him off work for two weeks for “stress”. He has already had one week off on a self-certificate. The underlying problem is Eric’s mother, Rhoda. Rhoda is a widow and lives 20... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2097829 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:09:00 +0100 2097829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508143&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fcarers-at-the-heart-of-21st-century-families-and-communities-a-caring-system-on-your-side-a-life-of-your-own%2F (Executive Summary) sets out the Government’s short-term agenda and long-term vision for the future care and support of carers. £255 million has been made available to implement some immediate steps alongside with medium and long-term plans. These include: £150 million towards planned short breaks for carers; £38 million towards supporting carers to enter or re-enter the job market and £6 million towards improving support for young carers. Other schemes include piloting of annual health checks for carers to help them stay well training for GPs to recognise and support carers. The strategy envisages an integrated and personalised support service for carers via easily accessible information, and targeted training for key professionals, and pilots test improvements the NHS can ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508143 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:14:38 +0100 1508143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488085&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F03%2Fsee-me-not-just-the-dementia-understanding-people%25e2%2580%2599s-experiences-of-living-in-a-care-home%2F (Executive Summary) from the Commission for Social Care Inspection details the results of the implementation of the Short Observational Framework for Inspection (SOFI) in the inspection of care homes.  Findings are: A significant finding from this study is the negative effect of neutral communication on the feelings of people with dementia. The findings are valuable as they are obtained from direct work with people with dementia. The findings support the importance of well-trained and supported staff working in homes committed to person-centred care, which may or may not be care homes that specialise in care for people with dementia. There are examples of excellent personalised care in this study but clearly this is not universal. CSCI issued 155 statutory requirements to 51 homes, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488085 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:06:44 +0100 1488085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446540&cid=t_161956_158_f&fid=36024&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fcaregiver%2Fjeff%2Fcaregivers-short-changed-around-the-world%2F Recently, I rented Michael Moore’s film “Sicko” about the sad state of the U.S. healthcare system. The film was thought provoking, and I was particularly impressed by how some other countries handle healthcare for their people. Personally, I’ve always thought healthcare should fall into the same category as road building and electric power generation. These are things people cannot afford to do for themselves individually and so we provide these services communally through government and utilities. It should be the same with healthcare. If you have a serious illness, your expenses can quickly mount beyond your means. One recent study found that 55 percent of U.S. bankruptcies were related to medical illness or expenses, and these statistics included people with health insur... Caregiver Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446540 Fri, 16 May 2008 03:29:58 +0100 1446540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440095&cid=t_161956_158_f&fid=36024&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fcaregiver%2Fjeff%2Fcaregivers-short-changed-around-the-world%2F Recently, I rented Michael Moore’s film “Sicko” about the sad state of the U.S. healthcare system. The film was thought provoking, and I was particularly impressed by how some other countries handle healthcare for their people. Personally, I’ve always thought healthcare should fall into the same category as road building and electric power generation. These are things people cannot afford to do for themselves individually and so we provide these services communally through government and utilities. It should be the same with healthcare. If you have a serious illness, your expenses can quickly mount beyond your means. One recent study found that 55 percent of U.S. bankruptcies were related to medical illness or expenses, and these statistics included people with health insur... Caregiver Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440095 Tue, 13 May 2008 23:15:48 +0100 1440095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1290943&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F10%2Fhit-or-miss-womens-rights-report%2F Hit or Miss - women’s rights report from ActionAid shows that promises made by the world’s governments to tackle poverty are failing to deliver because the basic rights of women in the developing world are being ignored.  The report finds that women and girls formed the majority of the poor and hungry, and, in south Asia, women are getting a shrinking share of income as the economy continues to grow. Ten million more girls than boys miss out on primary school, while African women accounted for 75% of all young people living with HIV/Aids. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1290943 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:00:19 +0100 1290943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1250109&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F22%2Fguidance-on-nominating-a-consultee-for-research-involving-adults-who-lack-capacity-to-consent%2F   establishes how to identify an appropriate consultee for the purposes of section 32 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.  Researchers are required by the Act to take reasonable steps to identify a person who, as a result of an existing relationship with the person who lacks capacity, can advise the researcher about that person’s participation in the project. Where no such person can be identified, the Act requires another person who can provide this advice to be appointed in accordance with guidance. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1250109 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:05:34 +0100 1250109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223636&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F12%2Frealising-britains-potential-future-strategic-challenges-for-britain%2F Realising Britain’s Potential: Future Strategic Challenges for Britain (Executive Summary) from the Cabinet Office identifies four major challenges to be faced by Britian: The importance of early years learning and childcare in helping those from poorer homes and in improving later performance. Continued investment in physical infrastructure (roads and rail). Demands on public services and housing, especially in the South East, from a rising population, including continuing net migration into Britain. Increasing life expectancy, with a rise of a half within a decade of those aged over 85, and a two-fifths increase by 2022 in the demand for informal care from family, friends and community members. The report suggests a mix of the public and private sector providers will be req... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223636 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:34:29 +0100 1223636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1211996&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F06%2Fi-exist%2F : the message from adults with autism in England from the National Autistic Society considers the experiences of adults with autism and the changes that required to make their lives better. It is based on the largest-ever survey of adults with autism and their parents and carers.It considers existing provision by local authorities and health services. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1211996 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:12:47 +0100 1211996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187096&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.csci.org.uk%2FFiles%2F20080128_State_of_sociaL_care_2006_07_Summary.mp3 Giving a comprehensive overview of the social care sector in England ‘The state of social care in England 2006-07 (Executive Summary)’ the Annual Report of the Commission for Social Care Inspection follows concerns raised by the Commission last year, and explores the experiences of people not deemed eligible for state-supported social care. It shows that many younger disabled people and frail older people are being ‘signposted’ to voluntary services. Many are forced to rely on help from family and informal arrangements which can break down at short notice. People unable to rely on families or friends and unable to pay for care services themselves are simply left to cope with everyday life, while some become virtually trapped in their own home.Local authorities are increasin... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187096 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:08:00 +0100 1187096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1185682&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F29%2Fstanding-commission-on-carers-scoc%2F Established to contribute to the national debate about the future shape of social care to meet  the major demographic changes, higher expectations of quality support amongst carers and the strong focus on self-directed care and independent living.  The Standing Commission on Carers will seek new solutions to old problems. It aims to put carers at the heart of policy-making as equal partners in exploring new ways of maximising independence and developing high quality (and cost-effective) services fit for the 2lst century. Currently their site details membership and terms of reference. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1185682 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:16:49 +0100 1185682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1129341&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F04%2Fa-charter-for-change%2F Informal and private care is plugging a funding gap of £25k for every disabled person over the age of 65 in Britain today says A Charter for Change, a new report from the charity Counsel and Care. Coming ahead of a Green Paper on Social Care, it calls for 2008 to be ‘the year of the care debate’ and urges Government to adopt a radical new framework for the future of social care. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1129341 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:57:06 +0100 1129341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128576&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F03%2Fnational-care-of-the-dying-audit%2F generic report 2006/2007 considers the care of the dying in five key areas and finds that: Physical Comfort of the Patient  Medication was assessed and non-essential medication was stopped in 93% of patients. Anticipatory prescribing was undertaken for pain relief in 91% of cases, for agitation in 84% of cases, for the prevention of respiratory tract secretions in 80% of cases, for nausea in 80% of cases and for breathlessness in 67% of cases. Inappropriate blood tests and antibiotics were discontinued in 87% and 91% respectively, and recording of ‘not for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation’ (where appropriate) documented in 93% of patients. In regard to ongoing care the presence or absence of symptoms could be recorded for patients during the last 24 hours of life. The status ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128576 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:15:35 +0100 1128576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1113600&cid=t_161956_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F23%2Fcare-in-a-new-welfare-society-unpaid-care-welfare-and-employment%2F by Sophie Mullins from the Think Tank the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) provides a policy framework for unpaid care in welfare and employment policy. It establishes a methodology to understand the value of care, and recognise the costs that caring involves. Furthermore it outlines what a welfare and employment policy that reflected these principles would look like. Proposals made are reform of the central pillars of welfare and workplace policy: the social security and tax credit system, and flexible working and leave rights. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1113600 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:57:10 +0100 1113600