Models of care and support
Supporting older people and other vulnerable groups to remain independent and connected
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CLARE (Creative Local Action, Responses and Engagement) Open
Primary characteristics of target population:
Isolated and frail older peopleExisting beneficiaries:
139 older people supported (2017)Potential beneficiaries:
Dependent on volunteers/staff capacityPotential barriers to expansion:
Managing risks associated with supporting older people with complex needsKey enablers for implementation:
Recruitment of volunteers and community capacityOutcomes/savings:
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Older people supported to remain at home. 1,000 hours of volunteering and 2,200 staff contacts in 2017 -
SPRING Social Prescribing Open
Primary characteristics of target population:
Wide range of vulnerable adults e.g. mental health, older people, low level health conditionsExisting beneficiaries:
Piloted in 2015–18 in Derry. (332 people aged 65+ supported 17/18) Expansion with Big Lottery support across Northern Ireland and Scotland (2018–21)Potential beneficiaries:
Target = 13,300 vulnerable people supported across Northern Ireland and ScotlandPotential barriers to expansion:
Coordinating 30 delivery partners across Scotland/NI and gaining wider support from Health and Social CareKey enablers for implementation:
Good communication and coordinationOutcomes/savings:
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Potential to reduce GP attendance by 28% = 2 fewer GP appointments a year (saving £83 per person) -
MEAAP Open
Primary characteristics of target population:
Older peopleExisting beneficiaries:
Year 1 – 174 people supportedPotential beneficiaries:
Older peoplePotential barriers to expansion:
Identifying potential service users/unsuitable referralsKey enablers for implementation:
Raising awareness with Potential beneficiaries:Outcomes/savings:
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Every £1 invested in Impact Agewell = £2.80 saving
New community-based models of social care, practical support and accommodation for older people
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Homeshare Open
Primary characteristics of target population:
Older people living on their ownExisting beneficiaries:
Department for Communities commissioned Homeshare NI feasibility report in 2018. 350 older people supported in rest of UKPotential beneficiaries:
Older people in NI who need practical support to stay in their own homes.Potential barriers to expansion:
Concept new in NI, Recruiting Householders and Homesharers.Key enablers for implementation:
Many schemes need start-up grants for first 2–3 years until establishedOutcomes/savings:
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Potential to be selffunding after 2–3 years depending on number of matches supported -
Shared Lives (referred to as adult placement in Northern Ireland) Open
Primary characteristics of target population:
Adults with an earning disability but increasingly older people and other groupsExisting beneficiaries:
221 adults with a learning disability in NIPotential beneficiaries:
Older people, adults with mental health issues, ex-substance users, physical disability etcPotential barriers to expansion:
Expanding from learning disability to older persons care directorates/recruiting more carersKey enablers for implementation:
Current Health & Social Care Board led project to support Health Trusts in NI to expand the modelOutcomes/savings:
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£26,000 a year cheaper for adults with learning disabilities; £8,000 a year cheaper for adults with mental health problems
Community-based models (SCIE Highlights No 6)
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