Category Archives: Older care

Changes to care services in Wiltshire leave folks “absolutely gutted.”

New Wiltshire home care service rolled out

 
The changes are aimed at keeping more people in their own homes
A new care service aimed at helping more vulnerable people stay in their own homes has been introduced in Wiltshire.

From Monday, wardens are being replaced by a 24 hour call-out system, in a joint project between Wiltshire Council and the NHS.

Four care providers have been chosen to run the system, which will affect 3,000 vulnerable people.

The Conservative-run council said it was providing a better service.

Nursing Home in Oregan, staff,carers and residents having fun

A skilled nursing home in Oregan – Enjoy
 
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Warning that cuts will isolate Norfolk elderly

“Without this regular help, many older people could not remain at home and would lose ‘social engagement’ opportunities.”

by DAN GRIMMER Friday, September 2, 2011
6.30 AM

Cuts to public funding are threatening community care and increasing the chances of older people in Norfolk becoming isolated, according to research carried out at the University of East Anglia.

 A new study has revealed the vital role played by the public sector and volunteers in ensuring older people are able to live in their own homes.

And the study by UEA research fellow Dr Mayumi Hayashi’s warns dramatic cuts in public spending – and an assumption that the voluntary sector can pick up the pieces – will come at a time when the service needs to be enhanced, not reduced.