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older people waiting and the information they receive continues to need improvement. Data collection systems are still not able to effectively monitor and report on the levels of delays in access to assessment
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for ‘malicious software’. A general term used to refer to hostile or intrusive software. Operating system The software that manages different programs on a computer. Phishing An attempt at identity theft
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older people, in a way that significantly extends the options available. Current reforms to the care system offer an opportunity to encourage better ways of integrating housing with flexible forms of care ... people designed to improve the home environment, promote independence and reduce demand on the care system. housing solutions. Tackling some of the barriers discussed in this report would dramatically increase
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users and their carers. Four Service design should incorporate from the start a robust evaluation system and a broad and long-term view of likely costs, cost savings and sustainability. Five Benefits for ... people’s needs, assets, and preferences. Analyses also need to consider the many different services and systems (e.g. health and social) involved, ensuring that economic pay-offs or burdens are shared out appropriately
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with the current system, our analysis highlights a number of disappointing elements. The wider social care system is still in crisis. The Dilnot reforms improve the structure of the system, but do not provide ... provide additional resources to improve quality or breadth of coverage of a system that has seen a £810 million reduction in funding since 2010. Figure 1 presents the annual changes in net expenditure on
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expenditure.19 Age UK research has shown a clear vision of what people want and need from health and care systems. Recurrent themes include coordination between different agencies, services which are ... We are a long way from seeing such needs and preferences built into the design of health and care systems. Difficulties include: restricted access (12 % of people aged 65+ describe access to a GP surgery
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There should be increased investment in retirement housing and further reforms to the planning system to make new developments easier to build and affordable to more older people. The Government should
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factsheets. 10 Technology anyone can use. There’s plenty of helpful technology available – but personal alarms are particularly popular. By pressing a button on a pendant or wristband, you can contact a 24-hour ... is on hand if you need it can help you feel more confident. Your local council may run a personal alarm scheme. Each council has different rules about who’s eligible for the service and how much they charge
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debate around our social care system, calling for an end to the crisis in social care. We fought to secure the long-term affordability and sustainability of the system in government plans for reform. ... have also worked through the Dignity in Care Commission to ensure that our health and social care system treats all people with dignity and respect, irrespective of their care setting, as a matter of priority
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some older people told us of issues they’re having with ‘first come, first served’ appointment systems, with respondents having to call as soon as the surgery is open in the hope of getting an appointment ... face-to-face appointments at fixed times. ‘I’m a retired headteacher aged 65 and I understand the need for systems of management but it’s very stressful not dealing with people face to face at all levels 70% of older
