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THINK LOCAL ACT PERSONAL
2019
...to contribute; supporting people to live well at home; new models of care and support with accommodation; and regaining independence. The examples are all person-centred, work with people’s strengths; and are about supporting people to have a life and not a service.
SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
2015
One of the aims of the Care Act 2014 is to promote people's wellbeing and independence. By using a strengths-based approach to the assessment process, people can be supported to understand their needs, realise what they can do, and how to best use their skills and networks, to achieve their outcomes. This film looks at what is meant by a strengths-based approach and how practitioners through
MENTORING AND BEFRIENDING FOUNDATION
2012
...and increased independence. The document also explains how the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation can support commissioners identify effective programmes.
CARE AND REPAIR CYMRU
2018
...them to retain their independence and remain living in their own homes, with an emphasis on joint working across health, social care and the third sector. The guide includes a number of individual case studies and highlights good practice examples from the Managing Better service to provide a resource for all Care and Repair caseworkers
FRANCIS Jennifer, FISHER Mike, RUTER Deborah
2011
...for home care and improving people's independence will improve their overall wellbeing. The briefing reports that good research evidence exists to suggest that reablement improves service outcomes, removing or reducing the need for standard home care. Although studies report a higher cost than traditional home care, they also indicate a strong possibility of longer-term savings. Gaps in the research
THORDARDOTTIR Bjorg, et al
2019
independence among this population and their caregivers. The aim of this study is to synthesise knowledge on facilitators and barriers related to acceptance of and use of IAT among people with CI and their caregivers. This systematic review includes original papers with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods design. Relevant peer-reviewed articles published in English between 2007 and 2017 were...
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, IMPROVEMENT AND EFFICIENCY WEST MIDLANDS, COMMUNITY GATEWAY CIC
2013
Assistive Technology is “any product or service designed to enable independence for disabled and older people, and their carers”, or “any device or system that allows individuals to perform tasks that they would otherwise be unable to do, or increases the ease and safety with which tasks can be performed”. This guide brings together references and guides, many of which support more accurate
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
2014
A guide developed to inform commissioners of adult social care about how befriending services are being delivered across the South West and how to effectively commissioning high quality befriending services. It describes what befriending is; the different ways it can be delivered; and the positive benefits it can have through improving health, well being and increasing independence. It also
WARD Cally, COOPER Vivien
2013
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to provide a perspective from family carers on the promotion of independence and the prevention of avoidable dependency. Design/methodology/approach: Narrative review and discussion. Findings: Family carers frequently experience their own or their relatives’ needs being met only when they have reached crisis point. A shift to a more preventive approach
TSA, THINK LOCAL ACT PERSONAL, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
2018
This publication presents 10 individual stories which show how technology enabled care is transforming people’s lives. The stories are told from the individual’s perspective, using their experiences and their own unique circumstances to communicate what technology enabled care means to them. It shows how people are using technology from apps to smart sensors to enhance their independence, better
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Practice example about how H4All Wellbeing Service is using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) tool
Practice example about how the Moving Memory Dance Theatre Company is challenging perceived notions of age and ageing.
Practice example about how the Chatty Cafe Scheme is helping to tackle loneliness by bringing people of all ages together
Practice example about how Oomph! Wellness is supporting staff to get older adults active and combat growing levels of social isolation
Practice example about a research project to develop highly personalised, playful objects for people with advanced dementia
Practice example about how KOMP, designed by No Isolation is helping older people stay connected with their families
