Resource Library

A report looking at the incidence and treatment of people with depression living in care homes.

This plan from NHS England maps the direction for the next 10 years of the NHS.

This LGA guide is applicable to all adults whose care is commissioned in an area that is different from where they hold ordinary residence, including those whose services are governed by the Mental Health Act.

This LGA guide acknowledges how councils can work with developers to create places that support wellbeing.

England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently push services, care providers and councils closer to breaking point.

This report by the University of Bangor makes the economic argument for investing in prevention at different stages of the life course, in particular, older people.

The LGA have published their Green Paper on adult social care and wellbeing and an accompanying suite of resources along with an 8 week consultation document. The deadline for submitting a response is 26 September 2018.

The report from Peabody is based on research with some of their general needs residents aged 50 and focuses on helping them to improve their understanding and confidence around managing their own health

This report from Care & Repair England concludes that handyperson services offer a high rate of return on investment, as well as wider social benefits, and are highly prized by older people, particularly 'older old' single women living alone.

This briefing examines policies in England to improve dementia diagnosis, care, support and research, including the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 and reference to housing along with the need to integrate services.