National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines show employers how to support and train workers to improve care at homeAs we age,I’m sure most of us will want to continue living in our own homes. Respecting these wishes and preserving a person’s independence and dignity is an necessary portion of maintaining their wellbeing. A report published final year by the Health and Social Care Information Centre reveals that 470000 people in England used homecare funded by local authorities during 2013-14. Nearly 80% of these people were 65 or older.We know that some parts of the country are managing better than others in the commissioning, planning and delivery of beneficial homecare. According to the Care Quality Commission, or more than two-thirds (68%) of homecare services inspected since October 2014 have been rated beneficial or outstanding. This is encouraging,although a report published by the Local Government Information Unit final year highlighted concerns that some working practices could affect the quality of a person’s homecare.
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Source: theguardian.com