main
emphasis of
care today is
enabling the
person to live
independantly,
not always
possible
supported living: sml grp home, residential or nursing home
residential/nursing homes can be seen to be institutionalised
Cedar Court
negative institutional practices more likely to occur
in this setting and then most likely to
occurr when the service user is
unable to express own needs and
wants (dementia)
Is a basic national minimum of standards for residential care settings
CARE STANDARDS ACT 2000
enforced by THE COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL CARE INSPECTION
People have the right to
Privacy and dignity
Choice and control
Respect for cultural and spiritual beliefs
Social life and activities
Protection from harm and abuse
EXTRA CARE OPTION
Sonali Gardens
Demos respect for cultural and
spiritual beliefs
person centred, culturally
safe flexible care
scheme which provides self
contained accomodation so
people can live independantly
householders have opportunity to join in
communal facilities and recieve support
and care (24hr service)
Allows person to become part of extra care
community as well as the wider surrounding
community
popular with local
authorities and health
commissioners as
alternative to residential
care
2007 HEALTH CARE COMMISSION
Report on long stay facility for learning diffs
pinpointed reasons that poor INSTITUTIONAL
care could occur