SCIE Guide 54
Published: June 2014
As people are living longer, the number of older people with complex needs who live at home is increasing. The home care market will have to respond to the needs of this expanding group of older people who use services (referred to in the rest of this guide as ‘users’). A tightening in eligibility criteria for those in receipt of home care means that those receiving care have more complex conditions including long-term, chronic health needs and multiple conditions.
This guide captures the latest research findings on this important and emerging area of social care. It also provides some practice examples of good work in this area. The guide is aimed at health and social care commissioners of home care services for older people with complex needs. Providers of these care services may also find it useful.
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Foreword
Foreword from Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support.
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Recommendations
The following recommendations show what commissioners can consider at different stages of the commissioning cycle.
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Introduction
The latest research findings on home care for older people with complex needs.
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What older people want from home care services
The views of people with experience of home care.
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What is good home care?
Good home care for older people with complex needs helps people to retain choice and control.
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The commissioning cycle
Commissioners have to think creatively about commissioning home care.
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Funding and costs
The home care market in England is valued at £5.5 billion, covering six million hours a week.
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Practice examples
Examples of practice from around the UK.
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- Commissioning home care for older people
