Following the collapse of Southern Cross and the abuse scandal at Winterbourne View, many are calling into question the future use of residential homes for those who need care and support. In the modern care system, where independence and empowerment are the order of the day, the traditional nursing home doesn’t seem an easy fit.
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Personal budgets alone do not democratise care
Following care home scandals such as Winterbourne View, personalising care services is even more firmly on the agenda but personal budgets are not the only way to achieve this
Personalising care means giving care home residents the chance to decide how they spend their time
‘Private care has saved me money’
Mr Greenfield switched to private care after discovering it costs less than if he stayed with the authority.
THIS disabled pensioner is one of 1,600 adults living in North East Lincolnshire who are dependent on regular home support from carers.
When North East Lincolnshire Council stopped subsidising the cost of adult social care and introduced means testing in April this year, the hourly rate of 70-year-old Peter Greenfield’s care went up from £6.75 to £11.24.
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Switched provider: Peter Greenfield has changed to private care.
Scotland Announces Almost A Million Pounds To Support Short Breaks For Carers
The funding will support young carers and adult carers
Source: eGov monitor -A Policy Dialogue Platform
Published Monday, 17 October, 2011 – 09:36
The Scottish government has allocated £954,000 to fund short breaks for 3,500 young and adult carers across Scotland. Fifty-eight organisations have been offered a share of almost £954,000 for a variety of short breaks projects. This includes 14 groups who help carers purchase their own breaks.
The funding will support young carers and adult carers who care for disabled children, people with dementia, mental health problems and other long-term conditions, substance misuse problems, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical disabilities.
