Development and implementation of the Steps to Success Palliative Care programme in residential care homes for people with a learning disability in England

Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing 2018; 24 (10)

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Date of publication: October 2018

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Thus study describes the development and implementation of a palliative care programme designed to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities living in residential care homes.

Length of publication: 9 pages

A fast track path improves access to palliative care for people with learning disabilities.

Source:  Nursing Times v106(19) p13-4

Date: May 2010

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: People with learning disabilities often experience inequalities in accessing general health services. This group, their families and carers need access to effective palliative care when facing a life limiting illness. This article describes the development and implementation of a fast track referral pathway for people with learning disabilities at St Francis Hospice in Essex. Our aim is to share this pathway so others can replicate the collaborative working to improve access to palliative care services for this group.

Publication length: 2 pages

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Acknowledgements: MEDLINE

Purchasing power: getting the best for older people

Title: Purchasing power: getting the best for older people

Source: Mental Health Today November 2009 p26

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Year of publication: 2008

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: Local commissioners will need to translate national prevalence figures into local contexts, making sure that specific populations are not missed, for example the growing number of people with learning disabilities who may be at higher risk of dementia, and the need for services to be more accessible to older people from black and minority ethnic communities.

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Acknowledgement: Proquest