Tag Archives: Older care
Home care for elderly branded ‘shocking and disgraceful’
Ministers have already promised they will be revamping social care in England
By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News
Which? found cases of missed visits, food left out of reach, medication not given and people being left in soiled beds during its investigation.
It concluded too many faced a “constant battle” to just get the basic help.
The UK Home Care Association said it was never acceptable for people to experience rushed or inadequate care.
Which? said the findings – based on a survey and diaries kept by the elderly – showed the system needed reform.
More than 500,000 people rely on help at home with activities such as washing and dressing.
Care homes ‘struggling to meet medical needs’
By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News
Care homes in England are increasingly struggling to meet the medical needs of their residents, research by the Royal College of Nursing suggests.
A lack of equipment, staff and training were identified as key problems by the online poll of nearly 600 nurses.
The RCN said the situation was being further compounded by the ageing population, which meant residents were developing ever more complex needs.
Shake-up for meals on wheels in Norwich
Volunteers could be drafted in to stop vulnerable elderly residents feeling lonely and isolated when a council-run service ends within weeks.
by Dan Grimmer and Richard Wheeler Tuesday, March 13, 2012
11.14 AM
Norfolk County Council is to stop directly providing meals-on-wheels in Norwich next month.
It is feared this could lead to older people receiving fewer visitors and losing vital contact with others, plus paying more for their food.
Talks between Age UK Norwich and the council are continuing to see if a replacement service, which could involve more volunteers delivering meals, can be developed.
