Caring with Confidence is a new initiative aimed at providing training and skills development for unpaid carers in England. It conducted research with over 1,000 carers to understand their needs and perspectives on existing training options. Based on this research, it developed a set of core training modules covering topics like coping, communication, self-care, and managing daily care. It plans to roll out these modules across England through partner organizations, and also make distance learning options available, to help more carers access support. The goal is to enhance current support for carers and help them feel more confident in their caring roles.
Social Care Support for Carers: ILPN conferenceJo Moriarty
This document summarizes the results of a mixed-methods study on support for family carers in the UK. The study utilized interviews with over 80 participants, a survey of over 50 local councils, and analysis of national workforce data. The results showed that carers' support workers provide a range of services, including outreach, information and advice, advocacy, emotional support, counseling, and help with community activities. Social workers focus more on care coordination and safeguarding. There are ongoing debates around eligibility criteria for carers' services and tensions between universal support for all carers versus targeted support for those with substantial needs. The implications are that local authorities are moving toward more preventative, universal models of support but it remains unclear how
Community Treatment Solutions provides services to children, adolescents, and their families. In 2008, they served [NUMBER] children and had annual revenue of [AMOUNT]. They utilize a strengths-based and family-focused approach with a continuum of services including treatment foster care, intensive clinical services, and transitional living programs. Their goal is to help clients build life skills to overcome barriers and function productively.
This newsletter provides a summary of the results of a survey of Home Support Workers in County Louth, Ireland. The majority of Home Support Workers are women who provide care for older people. Many came to the job through previous caring experience for family members. The survey found that while most workers feel happy in their jobs, many worry about their future health and financial security. It also found that most workers feel the training they receive is effective, but some areas like dementia care require more training. Most workers feel the personal and practical needs of their clients are being met, but some have concerns about clients not having all their needs fully met.
The National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) promotes a new framework called Trauma-Informed Care that recognizes the widespread impact of psychological trauma. NCTIC provides consultation, training, and resources to help mental health and human services organizations transform the way they operate to focus on trauma and empower those seeking help. Trauma-Informed Care shifts the perspective from "what is wrong with you?" to "what has happened to you?" and prioritizes creating safe, strength-based environments where individuals' experiences are acknowledged and they have choice and control over their recovery. NCTIC works to make Trauma-Informed programs and policies the standard approach.
Stroke rehabilitation in the community: commissioning for improvementNHS Improvement
Stroke rehabilitation in the community: commissioning for improvement
provides a comprehensive guide to the development of effective community rehabilitation services. Together with detailed examples of good practice and information about early supported discharge (ESD) service models implemented in England, it explores factors which influence local commissioning, and identifies tools to assist with commissioning and funding rehabilitation. This new publication is particularly relevant to the emerging commissioning landscape, the development of a new outcomes framework, and the positioning of stroke within long term conditions. (Published July 2012)
Social Care Support for Carers: ILPN conferenceJo Moriarty
This document summarizes the results of a mixed-methods study on support for family carers in the UK. The study utilized interviews with over 80 participants, a survey of over 50 local councils, and analysis of national workforce data. The results showed that carers' support workers provide a range of services, including outreach, information and advice, advocacy, emotional support, counseling, and help with community activities. Social workers focus more on care coordination and safeguarding. There are ongoing debates around eligibility criteria for carers' services and tensions between universal support for all carers versus targeted support for those with substantial needs. The implications are that local authorities are moving toward more preventative, universal models of support but it remains unclear how
Community Treatment Solutions provides services to children, adolescents, and their families. In 2008, they served [NUMBER] children and had annual revenue of [AMOUNT]. They utilize a strengths-based and family-focused approach with a continuum of services including treatment foster care, intensive clinical services, and transitional living programs. Their goal is to help clients build life skills to overcome barriers and function productively.
This newsletter provides a summary of the results of a survey of Home Support Workers in County Louth, Ireland. The majority of Home Support Workers are women who provide care for older people. Many came to the job through previous caring experience for family members. The survey found that while most workers feel happy in their jobs, many worry about their future health and financial security. It also found that most workers feel the training they receive is effective, but some areas like dementia care require more training. Most workers feel the personal and practical needs of their clients are being met, but some have concerns about clients not having all their needs fully met.
The National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) promotes a new framework called Trauma-Informed Care that recognizes the widespread impact of psychological trauma. NCTIC provides consultation, training, and resources to help mental health and human services organizations transform the way they operate to focus on trauma and empower those seeking help. Trauma-Informed Care shifts the perspective from "what is wrong with you?" to "what has happened to you?" and prioritizes creating safe, strength-based environments where individuals' experiences are acknowledged and they have choice and control over their recovery. NCTIC works to make Trauma-Informed programs and policies the standard approach.
Stroke rehabilitation in the community: commissioning for improvementNHS Improvement
Stroke rehabilitation in the community: commissioning for improvement
provides a comprehensive guide to the development of effective community rehabilitation services. Together with detailed examples of good practice and information about early supported discharge (ESD) service models implemented in England, it explores factors which influence local commissioning, and identifies tools to assist with commissioning and funding rehabilitation. This new publication is particularly relevant to the emerging commissioning landscape, the development of a new outcomes framework, and the positioning of stroke within long term conditions. (Published July 2012)
This presentation was developed by the Texas Culture Change Coalition to serve as a tool to inform others about the background and principles of culture change in long term care.
Please feel free to use it as a whole or in part to inform others about the benefits of culture change.
This document discusses recovery from substance use disorders. It defines recovery capital as the internal and external resources that can be used to initiate and sustain long-term recovery. Key aspects of recovery capital include social support, community and cultural connections, development of a positive identity, and gaining a sense of meaning and purpose in life. The document also questions whether current treatment approaches are sufficient to support long-term recovery, given that most people spend very little time in treatment and recovery is a long-term process often taking several years.
Collaboration and communities of practice nzcomCarolyn m
This document summarizes a presentation on collaboration and communities of practice among rural midwives in New Zealand. It discusses how midwives engage in various communities of practice centered around caring for mothers and infants. These communities can include other midwives, doctors, nurses and lay groups. While communities of practice facilitate knowledge sharing, relationships between groups can also lead to tensions or controversy which need to be resolved constructively to advance learning and improve quality of care. Effective collaboration between interconnected but diverse communities of practice is important for supporting rural midwifery practice.
BrightStar provides homecare, including elder care, childcare and qualified caregivers along with medical staffing solutions in Oak Brook, IL. From childcare to elder care, the Oak Brook BrightStar team is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Proudly Serving Southeast DuPage County, including Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lemont, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, Westmont, and Willowbrook.
Whats Changed For Young People In Care C A Tnyasocialmedia
The Hampshire County Council Care Action Team worked with the council to raise issues and help develop services for children and families. One issue they raised was the need for appropriate accommodation for young people leaving care. In response, a multi-agency group was formed to address this, and changes were made, including maintaining foster care placements until age 21 and developing supported lodging schemes. Young people reported that these changes helped them succeed in education and feel more secure.
Incorporating Social Cohesion into Transition and Development Programme-Check...Munas Kalden
The document provides a checklist for incorporating social cohesion into development programs. It outlines four key components: 1) Good governance and social cohesion, 2) Peacebuilding and social cohesion, 3) Conflict transformation skills, and 4) Local economic development and social cohesion. Each component includes aims and specific items to check that programs are building participation, transparency, equality, responsiveness, and networking among community groups to promote social transformation and peacebuilding.
Healthcare on a Cross-Cultural Level - Hank Drummond, Miami Jewish Health Sys...marcus evans Network
Hank Drummond, a speaker at the marcus evans National Healthcare CNO Summit Spring 2013, on learning about different cultures to provide the best healthcare possible.
Interview with: Hank Drummond, Executive Director of Nursing and Quality Initiatives, Miami Jewish Health Systems
Presented by: Ronan Rooney, IBM Research, Director of Care Programs
Learn more: http://www.ibm.com/software/products/en/category/health-social-programs
Community Support Services (CSS) involve intensive one-to-one education and training to assist a person with a brain injury to live and participate as independently as possible in home, work, and community settings of choice. Community Support Services typically focus on the development and implementation of compensatory strategies versus the retraining of cognitive skills. Specific services may include education, life skills training, assessment and instruction related to the use of assistive technology, as well as the development and implementation of strategies and techniques to help a person to function successfully in community settings. Areas targeted for Community Support Services may include household and financial management, personal care/hygiene, coping and social skills, using transportation, and other similar skills and tasks.
Aiim ibm advanced casemanagement-2013-01Katleen Aems
This document discusses a white paper on broadening the scope of advanced case management. It provides context about AIIM and IBM, the survey methodology used, and characteristics of case management environments. Some key findings from the survey include:
- Over half of responding organizations have case-based processes, with project management, contract management, and help desk being most common.
- Cases tend to involve variable content from multiple sources and need to be archived. Monitoring progress is also important.
- Pressure on case workers includes reducing costs, managing large volumes of information, and avoiding errors. Compliance with regulations is also a major factor.
- Improving productivity, collaboration, resolution times and customer experience are the biggest drivers
Learning & training opportunities report june 2010_finalRob Finch
This document provides an overview of a mapping and research project conducted in the North West of England to understand barriers to carers accessing learning and training opportunities. The methodology included mapping over 500 learning and training providers in the region, surveying over 105 of these organizations, interviewing 12 representatives, surveying over 500 carers, and holding 5 focus groups with carers. The research examined both the supply of and demand for learning opportunities among carers and organizations in the North West in order to provide recommendations.
The path to_accreditation_final_report_may_20102Rob Finch
This document provides a final report on the Caring with Confidence project in the North West of England. It discusses the background and aims of the study, which were to understand carers' views on learning and accreditation. The report outlines the methodology used, including desk research, stakeholder consultations, a carer survey, focus groups, and interviews. It then provides context on the Caring with Confidence program, discussing its goals, modules, target groups, and delivery to date. The report also examines the policy context and research around carers, learning, and employment. Finally, it discusses carers' needs and preferences related to accreditation, examples of best practices, and recommends a path forward for ac
The document summarizes preliminary market research conducted with 1,084 carers between February and April 2008 to inform the development of an expert carers training program called Caring with Confidence. Key findings include:
- Carers have a range of information needs but are not a homogenous group and may not identify as "carers".
- 19 potential training topics were tested and all were considered very or extremely useful by at least 21% of carers, indicating a wide range of topics could appeal to different carers.
- Interest was highest among those caring for 21-49 hours per week and those with past training experience.
- To be successful, the program should use a "hot spot"
This document reports on a mapping exercise of existing training provision for carers in the UK. A questionnaire was distributed to 2500 organizations supporting carers to identify the nature and delivery of current training. The results show that 66% of respondents provide training, often in collaboration with local authorities, the NHS, and charities. Most common training methods are meetings with trainers and written materials. Training content focuses on carers' health, rights, services, and clinical information about cared-for individuals' conditions. The results will inform the development of an Expert Carers Programme to provide standardized training across the UK.
The document discusses IBM Case Manager and how it helps organizations manage complex, unstructured work. It provides examples of how IBM Case Manager has been implemented at a global insurance company, a state child services agency, and a European bank to streamline processes and provide greater visibility and flexibility. The solutions have helped reduce costs, speed up operations, and ensure continuity during crises. It also provides an update on IBM Case Foundation, formerly known as FileNet Business Process Manager, with its unified content and process engine platform.
This real estate company aims to provide professional real estate services in municipalities across Colombia, including property appraisals, management, leasing, sales, and legal counsel. The company has 16 offices with 150 advisers and offers residential and commercial properties for sale and rent. It provides information on properties such as location, features, prices, photos and more to help customers find suitable real estate options.
- The document discusses IBM's approach to deploying and delivering case management solutions to customers. It describes IBM's focus on providing comprehensive solutions, not just products, to address customer needs.
- The solution workshop is summarized as a 3-5 day collaborative session between IBM and the customer to design an initial case management solution mockup and understand how IBM Case Manager can address business challenges.
- An overview of IBM's prescriptive case management journey is provided, outlining stages from an initial pilot project to enterprise-wide adoption and the goals and maturity challenges at each stage.
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Thunder Bay Branch annual report summarizes activities from 2011-2012. Key highlights include establishing partnerships to enhance crisis response services, receiving ongoing funding for programs such as GAPPs that provide services to those with complex needs, and strengthening understanding of diversity through educational activities. The organization continues working to provide integrated services, deliver recovery-based programming, and ensure quality improvement through accreditation. Financially, the majority of revenue came from government sources, with additional fundraising through events and donations.
Sightsavers provides a summary of their sustainability statement which outlines their vision, mission, values, and goals regarding sustainability. Some key points include:
- Their vision is a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and visually impaired people participate equally.
- They aim to be a responsible global citizen, an organization people trust, and a great place to work.
- Their goals include demonstrating scalable and cost-effective eye health programs, education for visually impaired children, and advocating for disabled people's rights.
- They are committed to sustainability and accountability, and have joined the INGO Accountability Charter to report on their progress publicly.
This document is an invitation to attend the Home Care 100 conference from February 13-15, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in California. The conference will focus on developing new models for risk, responsibility, and relationships in home care. It will provide fresh perspectives and practical ideas to implement. Space is limited to 100 provider organizations and 150 provider executives. The conference features an Executive MBA program, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.
Primed was engaged by NSW Health to address challenges facing Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers. Primed conducted research, developing insights into their situation and culture. They created a program called "Facilitating Critical Communications" using drama, skills development, and group discussion to help managers envision positive changes. Over 1500 managers participated, seeing shifts in behaviours and collaboration. Primed also worked with Mission Australia to implement a vertically integrated sales strategy across levels, engaging participants and encouraging new behaviours to emerge organically rather than being dictated. Custom programs set these apart from off-the-shelf training by meeting specific needs and reinforcing strategies in a familiar context.
This presentation was developed by the Texas Culture Change Coalition to serve as a tool to inform others about the background and principles of culture change in long term care.
Please feel free to use it as a whole or in part to inform others about the benefits of culture change.
This document discusses recovery from substance use disorders. It defines recovery capital as the internal and external resources that can be used to initiate and sustain long-term recovery. Key aspects of recovery capital include social support, community and cultural connections, development of a positive identity, and gaining a sense of meaning and purpose in life. The document also questions whether current treatment approaches are sufficient to support long-term recovery, given that most people spend very little time in treatment and recovery is a long-term process often taking several years.
Collaboration and communities of practice nzcomCarolyn m
This document summarizes a presentation on collaboration and communities of practice among rural midwives in New Zealand. It discusses how midwives engage in various communities of practice centered around caring for mothers and infants. These communities can include other midwives, doctors, nurses and lay groups. While communities of practice facilitate knowledge sharing, relationships between groups can also lead to tensions or controversy which need to be resolved constructively to advance learning and improve quality of care. Effective collaboration between interconnected but diverse communities of practice is important for supporting rural midwifery practice.
BrightStar provides homecare, including elder care, childcare and qualified caregivers along with medical staffing solutions in Oak Brook, IL. From childcare to elder care, the Oak Brook BrightStar team is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Proudly Serving Southeast DuPage County, including Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lemont, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, Westmont, and Willowbrook.
Whats Changed For Young People In Care C A Tnyasocialmedia
The Hampshire County Council Care Action Team worked with the council to raise issues and help develop services for children and families. One issue they raised was the need for appropriate accommodation for young people leaving care. In response, a multi-agency group was formed to address this, and changes were made, including maintaining foster care placements until age 21 and developing supported lodging schemes. Young people reported that these changes helped them succeed in education and feel more secure.
Incorporating Social Cohesion into Transition and Development Programme-Check...Munas Kalden
The document provides a checklist for incorporating social cohesion into development programs. It outlines four key components: 1) Good governance and social cohesion, 2) Peacebuilding and social cohesion, 3) Conflict transformation skills, and 4) Local economic development and social cohesion. Each component includes aims and specific items to check that programs are building participation, transparency, equality, responsiveness, and networking among community groups to promote social transformation and peacebuilding.
Healthcare on a Cross-Cultural Level - Hank Drummond, Miami Jewish Health Sys...marcus evans Network
Hank Drummond, a speaker at the marcus evans National Healthcare CNO Summit Spring 2013, on learning about different cultures to provide the best healthcare possible.
Interview with: Hank Drummond, Executive Director of Nursing and Quality Initiatives, Miami Jewish Health Systems
Presented by: Ronan Rooney, IBM Research, Director of Care Programs
Learn more: http://www.ibm.com/software/products/en/category/health-social-programs
Community Support Services (CSS) involve intensive one-to-one education and training to assist a person with a brain injury to live and participate as independently as possible in home, work, and community settings of choice. Community Support Services typically focus on the development and implementation of compensatory strategies versus the retraining of cognitive skills. Specific services may include education, life skills training, assessment and instruction related to the use of assistive technology, as well as the development and implementation of strategies and techniques to help a person to function successfully in community settings. Areas targeted for Community Support Services may include household and financial management, personal care/hygiene, coping and social skills, using transportation, and other similar skills and tasks.
Aiim ibm advanced casemanagement-2013-01Katleen Aems
This document discusses a white paper on broadening the scope of advanced case management. It provides context about AIIM and IBM, the survey methodology used, and characteristics of case management environments. Some key findings from the survey include:
- Over half of responding organizations have case-based processes, with project management, contract management, and help desk being most common.
- Cases tend to involve variable content from multiple sources and need to be archived. Monitoring progress is also important.
- Pressure on case workers includes reducing costs, managing large volumes of information, and avoiding errors. Compliance with regulations is also a major factor.
- Improving productivity, collaboration, resolution times and customer experience are the biggest drivers
Learning & training opportunities report june 2010_finalRob Finch
This document provides an overview of a mapping and research project conducted in the North West of England to understand barriers to carers accessing learning and training opportunities. The methodology included mapping over 500 learning and training providers in the region, surveying over 105 of these organizations, interviewing 12 representatives, surveying over 500 carers, and holding 5 focus groups with carers. The research examined both the supply of and demand for learning opportunities among carers and organizations in the North West in order to provide recommendations.
The path to_accreditation_final_report_may_20102Rob Finch
This document provides a final report on the Caring with Confidence project in the North West of England. It discusses the background and aims of the study, which were to understand carers' views on learning and accreditation. The report outlines the methodology used, including desk research, stakeholder consultations, a carer survey, focus groups, and interviews. It then provides context on the Caring with Confidence program, discussing its goals, modules, target groups, and delivery to date. The report also examines the policy context and research around carers, learning, and employment. Finally, it discusses carers' needs and preferences related to accreditation, examples of best practices, and recommends a path forward for ac
The document summarizes preliminary market research conducted with 1,084 carers between February and April 2008 to inform the development of an expert carers training program called Caring with Confidence. Key findings include:
- Carers have a range of information needs but are not a homogenous group and may not identify as "carers".
- 19 potential training topics were tested and all were considered very or extremely useful by at least 21% of carers, indicating a wide range of topics could appeal to different carers.
- Interest was highest among those caring for 21-49 hours per week and those with past training experience.
- To be successful, the program should use a "hot spot"
This document reports on a mapping exercise of existing training provision for carers in the UK. A questionnaire was distributed to 2500 organizations supporting carers to identify the nature and delivery of current training. The results show that 66% of respondents provide training, often in collaboration with local authorities, the NHS, and charities. Most common training methods are meetings with trainers and written materials. Training content focuses on carers' health, rights, services, and clinical information about cared-for individuals' conditions. The results will inform the development of an Expert Carers Programme to provide standardized training across the UK.
The document discusses IBM Case Manager and how it helps organizations manage complex, unstructured work. It provides examples of how IBM Case Manager has been implemented at a global insurance company, a state child services agency, and a European bank to streamline processes and provide greater visibility and flexibility. The solutions have helped reduce costs, speed up operations, and ensure continuity during crises. It also provides an update on IBM Case Foundation, formerly known as FileNet Business Process Manager, with its unified content and process engine platform.
This real estate company aims to provide professional real estate services in municipalities across Colombia, including property appraisals, management, leasing, sales, and legal counsel. The company has 16 offices with 150 advisers and offers residential and commercial properties for sale and rent. It provides information on properties such as location, features, prices, photos and more to help customers find suitable real estate options.
- The document discusses IBM's approach to deploying and delivering case management solutions to customers. It describes IBM's focus on providing comprehensive solutions, not just products, to address customer needs.
- The solution workshop is summarized as a 3-5 day collaborative session between IBM and the customer to design an initial case management solution mockup and understand how IBM Case Manager can address business challenges.
- An overview of IBM's prescriptive case management journey is provided, outlining stages from an initial pilot project to enterprise-wide adoption and the goals and maturity challenges at each stage.
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Thunder Bay Branch annual report summarizes activities from 2011-2012. Key highlights include establishing partnerships to enhance crisis response services, receiving ongoing funding for programs such as GAPPs that provide services to those with complex needs, and strengthening understanding of diversity through educational activities. The organization continues working to provide integrated services, deliver recovery-based programming, and ensure quality improvement through accreditation. Financially, the majority of revenue came from government sources, with additional fundraising through events and donations.
Sightsavers provides a summary of their sustainability statement which outlines their vision, mission, values, and goals regarding sustainability. Some key points include:
- Their vision is a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and visually impaired people participate equally.
- They aim to be a responsible global citizen, an organization people trust, and a great place to work.
- Their goals include demonstrating scalable and cost-effective eye health programs, education for visually impaired children, and advocating for disabled people's rights.
- They are committed to sustainability and accountability, and have joined the INGO Accountability Charter to report on their progress publicly.
This document is an invitation to attend the Home Care 100 conference from February 13-15, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in California. The conference will focus on developing new models for risk, responsibility, and relationships in home care. It will provide fresh perspectives and practical ideas to implement. Space is limited to 100 provider organizations and 150 provider executives. The conference features an Executive MBA program, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.
Primed was engaged by NSW Health to address challenges facing Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers. Primed conducted research, developing insights into their situation and culture. They created a program called "Facilitating Critical Communications" using drama, skills development, and group discussion to help managers envision positive changes. Over 1500 managers participated, seeing shifts in behaviours and collaboration. Primed also worked with Mission Australia to implement a vertically integrated sales strategy across levels, engaging participants and encouraging new behaviours to emerge organically rather than being dictated. Custom programs set these apart from off-the-shelf training by meeting specific needs and reinforcing strategies in a familiar context.
Primed specializes in engaging people in meaningful change through creative arts and social sciences. They help mobilize workforces by involving people in developing strategies instead of feeling strategies are imposed on them. All their work is backed by expertise in psychology, sociology, and other fields. They use interactive drama, visuals, and other techniques to help people make sense of their situation and determine a positive way forward.
Rural Insurance Pwds Training Report With Photossaravana kumar
The document discusses a training initiative by Bharti AXA General Insurance to launch a proposed health insurance plan to members of PWDS, a federation of self-help groups in Tamil Nadu. A two-phase training program was conducted to educate participants on basic insurance concepts, the proposed health insurance plan benefits and claims process using local linguistic support. Feedback from participants indicated enthusiasm for the initiative.
Edgewood Wraparound is a team-based service provided by Edgewood Center for Children and Families that aims to help at-risk youth in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems transition to family settings. Wraparound teams include the youth, family, and formal/informal supports who work collaboratively to create individualized plans focused on the family's strengths, needs, and goals. Interventions are comprehensive and aim to support youth in their communities and prevent group home placements. Edgewood Wraparound is founded on principles like family voice and choice, cultural competence, and using natural community supports.
CAUSE provides peer-led support to carers of people with serious mental illness across Northern Ireland. Their services include a helpline, carer advocacy, regional support groups, training, and respite provision for carers. When providing respite, CAUSE works collaboratively with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, with an annual allocated budget and regular meetings to monitor needs. Group respite activities provide benefits like feeling at ease and developing peer networks, with potentially wider impacts from investment in these programs.
Person-centered care focuses on respecting an individual's values and preferences to provide holistic care tailored to their needs and beliefs. It involves developing therapeutic relationships and sharing knowledge between healthcare providers and patients. Providing care this way allows individuals to feel like equal partners in their care by incorporating their values and input into care planning, development and monitoring. The framework emphasizes a negotiated partnership between individuals and providers based on mutual understanding and respect.
This document provides an overview of options for planning and paying for long-term care expenses. It includes worksheets to help estimate the costs of long-term care and determine if long-term care insurance may be appropriate. Key information covered includes different types of long-term care services, factors that influence long-term care costs, and potential payment sources such as savings, selling assets, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance. The document aims to help people understand their long-term care needs and options to develop a comprehensive long-term care plan.
WFG provides financial services and opportunities to help people build better financial futures. It aims to help middle-income individuals and families who are often underserved by other financial companies. WFG associates are trained to help clients establish goals and strategies to achieve financial security through saving and spending discipline. The company believes this approach can help more people attain financial independence compared to a focus on wealth through extravagant lifestyles.
This document provides an overview of the World Financial Group (WFG) business opportunity. WFG helps people achieve better financial futures through financial education, products, and a business opportunity for associates. The opportunity allows associates to earn income through personal sales, developing other associates, and residual income. WFG focuses on middle-income individuals and families by providing guidance to establish financial goals and strategies. The hybrid business model rewards both sales production and leadership development, allowing associates to earn promotions and build their own organization.
CSIP Highlight Review Progress And Outcomes 2007Rowan Purdy
This document provides a summary of the Care Services Improvement Partnership's (CSIP) progress and priorities in 2007. It discusses how CSIP works to improve health and social care services through building local capacity, supporting policy implementation, and informing policy development. CSIP focuses on integration, partnership working, personalization, choice, equality and diversity. The document highlights positive feedback on CSIP's impact and outlines upcoming organizational changes to strengthen regional presence.
This document summarizes the support program provided by PCC to Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and their members. The program includes:
1) Team development support to enhance the knowledge and skills of CCG staff.
2) Member engagement and development support for CCG member practices.
3) Facilitated development support to help CCGs develop relationships and commissioning plans.
4) Bespoke support tailored to local CCG programs and needs.
Testimonials from CCG leaders praise PCC's professional and efficient approach and the quality results it helps CCGs achieve.
Alameda Alliance for Health Community Reportwitteaf
The document provides an overview of Alameda Alliance for Health, a not-for-profit managed care health plan serving over 110,000 low-income residents of Alameda County. It discusses the organization's history and programs, highlights from the past year including expanded community partnerships and infrastructure improvements, and plans for growth including preparing for the expansion of Medi-Cal managed care. The Alliance is committed to providing accessible, high-quality care and improving the customer experience for its members.
In an effort to transform South Sacramento Kaiser Permanente one heart, one caregiver at a time, the Caring Council developed a Caritas in Action Coaching team. The purpose of this Caritas on the Move team is to inspire caring councils to take the Caritas in Action material and train front line staff during huddle messages, staff meanings, skills day and any other authentic teaching opportunities.
Claire Henry, who has extensive experience working with dementia patients and their families, will give a 60-minute presentation on identifying behavior symptoms and environmental triggers in dementia patients, and understanding person-centered care. The goal is to educate caregivers on modifying their traditional approach to redirect behaviors positively. Attendees can earn 1 CEU credit, and the presentation is available to bring to other communities by contacting Claire Henry or Sarah Littlefield.
The document describes the Always Events initiative, which aims to establish expectations for aspects of the patient experience that should always occur. It details the development of Always Events, focusing on communication and care transitions. Organizations implement Always Events through challenge grants to demonstrate how the concept can be applied in practice to improve patient-centered care. Key features of Always Events include its positive focus on shared expectations, an open architecture allowing organizations flexibility, and providing practical tools and resources.
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take back control of their
carers, usually in their Director of Operations
lives by learning new
own homes, we have The Princess Royal Trust
skills to manage their Simon Knighton
seen at first hand the for Carers
huge range of knowledge long-term health EPP CIC Chief Executive &
and expertise that they condition(s) on a daily Caring with Confidence Project Board Founding Chair
develop. The opportunity basis. Carers shouldn’t be
to be part of Caring with forgotten and this kind of
Confidence and to support, to enable carers
contribute to the to manage their own
development of a health and wellbeing and
programme of courses that of the person they
that will help more carers care for, is exactly what
recognise their own should be available. We’re
expertise and their own proud to be involved with
needs was something we this project.”
at Crossroads said a Jim Phillips
resounding ‘yes’ to.” Development &
Anne Roberts Operations Director
Chief Executive Expert Patients
Crossroads Association Programme CIC
3. Introduction
Caring with Confidence, The name Caring with
formerly known as Confidence was chosen
expert carers programme following research
(ecp), began in January commissioned into
2008. It is part of the carers’ views about their
Government’s New situation, the concept of
Deal for Carers and a new carers programme,
the renewed National and the types of words
Carers Strategy. that resonate with them.
“We all need Throughout the
development of the
The purpose of this
report is to give you an
training and help.” programme, consultation understanding of how the
amongst carers has project has developed
been undertaken to since the start of the
inform decisions and contract on 1 January
the direction of 2008 and the strategic
the programme. direction of Caring with
Confidence over the
coming three years.
4. What are our aims? Target groups
“It gave me confidence Caring with Confidence
runs group sessions
develop their knowledge
and skills - by taking
Caring with Confidence
is aimed at adult carers,
And, carers of: The target is that,
across the country,
knowing that I had which began to be part in one or more free, with particular emphasis G disabled children at least one third of
delivered in August local sessions, by using on target groups or adults with carers who take part in
the specific information 2008. Self-study packs the self-study packs specified by the complex needs Caring with Confidence
I needed regarding the and online resources will or by accessing the Department of Health. G people of black will be from the first
be made available from online resources. From October 2008, the group and one third
wellbeing of the person, January 2009. target groups are:
and minority
ethnic heritage from the second group.
Caring with Confidence
and how to react and Our aim is to help carers will enhance and G
The remaining third
Carers who are: people living with will be any adult carer.
deal with the anger make a positive supplement the training mental ill-health To reach these targets,
difference to their life already available and G in receipt of Carers
which would sometimes and that of the person help to provide learning Allowance (or care G people with dementia
we will work with local
community and
be displayed.” they care for. Carers will opportunities for carers for 35 hours per G people with long- condition-specific
be able to mix and where there is currently week or more)1
term conditions groups. We will also
match how they further little available.
G of black and minority develop tailored
G people nearing the
ethnic heritage programmes to
end of life
meet the needs of
G lesbian, gay, G people who are these carers.
bisexual or
lesbian, gay, bisexual
transgender.
or transgender.
1.
Until 30th August 2009, this target shall be
those caring for 20+ hours per week
5. Understanding carers’ needs
To gain a thorough The key findings of the G an interest in caring
understanding of carers’ research relating to issues or kinship
perspectives on training the delivery of the with other carers
in general, their views programme were: cannot be assumed.
on existing provision In fact 62 per cent of
G those caring
and to measure reaction people in a caring
between 35-49 hours
to the idea of a new role do not actually
per week have
carers’ programme, we consider themselves
similar issues to
commissioned a a carer. There is also
those caring 50+
research study in a conflict for many
hours. Furthermore,
early 2008. carers between what
the emotional cost of
The research comprised: caring is clearly not they consider as
related to hours ‘my needs’ and
G an online survey of ‘their needs’
spent caring per
1,084 carers
week. Indeed for G 25 per cent of carers
representative of all
many, the more they acknowledge there
English regions
have to juggle is support available
G six discussion multiple roles but feel they don’t
groups comprising (caring, work, have time to access
people who care family), the greater it. A further 34 per
for 50+ hours per their stress cent feel the support
week, people who G that is currently
those caring for
care for 20+ hours available does not
21-49 hours per
per week and meet their needs
week showed the
occasional carers.
most interest in the G training sessions
concept of Caring (both one-off and
with Confidence and regular) that provide
the least experience interaction with
of Caring with experts and are
Confidence-type attended with others
provision in the same situation
are most positively
received by carers.
“I don’t need comforting;
I need (me and my situation) to be understood.”
6. Knowledge of existing training
As stated previously, The first was sent to This could range From the responses sessions delivered by bisexual or
Caring with Confidence organisations working from guidance on received, the North East carers’ support transgender have
is designed to enhance with and for carers, managing finances to and East Midlands workers or least provision aimed
and supplement existing condition-specific workshops on building appear to have the external trainers specifically at them
provision rather than organisations, Primary self-confidence. lowest level of current
Care Trusts and Local provision, as well as a G the most common G most training is not
replace it. Therefore, one Responses to the
of our first pieces of Authorities who may higher than average topics covered are: free of charge to
questionnaires have carers’ own health carers, although
work was to undertake a provide training aimed density of carers. We
helped us to form a and wellbeing; the costs are
detailed mapping at carers. are therefore trialling
picture of the current
exercise of training Caring with Confidence empowerment; and generally minimal.
The second went to provision across
currently available to in these areas prior to psychological
organisations that might England and determine The mapping process
carers and of the the main rollout. aspects of caring
provide training on the most appropriate is on-going and will
existing providers. We subjects relevant to way of rolling out G carers who are enable us to gauge the
Other findings from the
did this by developing carers and which might the programme. mapping include: lesbian, gay, bisexual impact of Caring with
and distributing be covered by Caring or transgender or Confidence on other
two questionnaires. with Confidence. G most training is who care for people provision for carers
face-to-face group who are lesbian, gay, across the country.
7. Development of session modules
were able to participate Caring Day-to-Day
in one module and then Looks at the essentials
provide feedback on of looking after
its content, suitability someone day-to-day,
and delivery. from medication to
emergencies at home.
The final modules are:
Caring and Resources
Finding Your Way
How carers can
Helps carers to look at
maximise their income
what matters to them
A Core Development and access other
and which other
Group, whose members resources which save
sessions they might
have a wealth of them money as a carer.
want to come along to.
experience of being
Caring and Life
carers, working with Caring and Coping
Invites carers to take
carers and writing and Gives carers time and
time out and think about
delivering training in a space to look at
how to juggle competing
range of environments, emotions involved in
demands and how the
worked to develop the caring and strategies to
caring role fits with other
first seven generic cope more effectively
aspects of their life.
course modules. with stress.
Caring and
The material was trialled Caring and Me
Communicating
at a road-test event in How to be fit for life
Uses real-life caring
June 2008 where the and caring. Discussion
situations to help carers
modules were delivered and planning around
get the best from
to carers by trained carers’ own health
communicating with
facilitators. The carers and wellbeing.
other people.
Assuring quality
Development of ‘Benchmarking’ range of other
Quality Standards Once the Quality programmes
Caring with Confidence Standards have been complementary to
Quality Standards are developed, we will offer Caring with Confidence
being developed for a ‘benchmarking’ service continues to be provided
course materials, for those who deliver and carers can be directed
facilitators and provider ‘Caring with Confidence to whatever is most
agencies to ensure that type’ training. This will suitable to their needs.
there is a consistently give confidence to both
high standard of commissioners and
“I realised how many more people provision across carers in these courses.
are in the same position.” the country. It will ensure that a
8. What’s to come
Tailored modules supported throughout by the Caring
Over the next few months, the generic with Confidence National Team.
modules will be adapted and/or
In order to widen the coverage of
supplemented to tailor them to
Caring with Confidence across the
meet the needs of carers from our
country, we will also introduce a
target groups.
‘Caring with Confidence Licence’.
Rollout Organisations which meet our Quality
An outline of how the sessions will be Standard for provider organisations
rolled out across the country is set will be able to apply for a licence to
out below. For further information, deliver Caring with Confidence
please see our website: programmes. The licence will enable
www.caringwithconfidence.net the organisations to receive Caring
with Confidence materials and
We know from the research we
to have an agreed number of
commissioned that carers want
facilitators trained.
sessions to be local and that, in order
to make a real impact, there has to be Distance learning
repeated delivery so that it becomes Attending face-to-face group sessions
embedded in a community. is not always a feasible option for
carers. To ensure all carers have
We plan to spread the available
access to learning, regardless of
funding between about 20-25
where they live in England and
organisations across England, in
whether or not there are sessions
areas that have higher than average
running in their local area, e-learning
numbers of carers from the target
and self learning packs will be
groups and lower than average
available from January 2009.
current provision.
Carers will be able to mix and match
We will seek partner organisations
how they further develop their
that can demonstrate their area meets
knowledge and skills - by taking part
these criteria and that they are in a
in one or more free, local sessions, by
position (either working alone or in
using the self-study packs or by
partnership with other local
accessing the online resources.
organisations or community groups)
to be able to recruit carers from the
target groups to the sessions.
The funding will be for two to three
years and will cover all costs
including those incurred by carers
attending the group sessions. We will
train and support facilitators from our
“I think it was four years into the illness that partner organisations. The partners
I really understood it and realised that we will be responsible for all the local
arrangements, including recruitment,
weren’t going to return to normal.” choice of venues etc. They will be