Intermediate Care

Intermediate care can deliver better outcomes for people and reduce the pressures on hospitals and the care system. Yet its potential has not been fully realised. Evidence offers some clear learning points that can guide the growth of intermediate care.

Maximising the potential of reablement

Part of Reablement

A practice guide to support the commissioning and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective reablement services.

Reablement: SCIE e-learning resource

Part of Reablement

Reablement is about helping people regain the ability to look after themselves following illness or injury. This e-learning resource explains what reablement is, how it differs from home care and intermediate care, and why and how the service should be delivered. The first module is for managers who are involved in the planning and commissioning of services. It looks at how reablement is developing across England, why it is important to offer the service and how to evaluate the success of the service. The second module is designed for care workers. It covers how to carry out a reablement assessment and agree goals and support plans for people, and developing better coping skills for dealing with the emotions that reablement brings out in others and in yourself.

The role of carers and families in reablement

This film describes the benefits of reablement and the important contribution of families and carers.

The business case for reablement

This film discusses the business case for reablement, highlighting potential benefits from the perspective of health and social care commissioners.

Making the move to delivering reablement

Part of Reablement

This At a glance briefing summarises research and practice evidence about reablement. It explains how to move from a traditional home care service to a new reablement service.

Reablement: implications for GPs and primary care

Part of Reablement

This At a glance briefing focuses on research and practice evidence about reablement and explains the implications for GPs and primary care teams.

Reablement: a guide for families and carers

Part of Reablement

This At a glance briefing is designed to help people understand what reablement is, and what family and friends can do to help.

Reablement: key issues for commissioners of adult social care

Part of Reablement

This At a glance briefing outlines research and practice evidence about reablement and describes what is required for successful implementation for commissioners of adult social care.

SCIE research briefing 36: reablement: a cost-effective route to better outcomes

Part of Reablement

This briefing, one in a series on preventive care and support for adults, focuses on reablement.