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Getting it right on home care

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Published on: 06 November 2015

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What is the purpose of the guidelines and who do they apply to?
What are the main points in the guidelines?
The care provider should provide information about care and support options to users so that they can make informed decisions about their care
The care provider should plan and review the home care provided
The care provider should provide home care
Joint work between health and social care providers
Ensure that safety and safeguarding of users is a priority
Guidelines on recruiting, training and supporting care workers
What can care providers do to ensure they are implementing these guidelines?

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Article summary

Local Government analysis: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its first guideline for the social care sector to promote high-quality home care services for older people at a time when demand for such services is set to grow. Sally Cowen, barrister at Cloisters Chambers, examines in more detail the purpose of the guidelines, who they apply to, and the level of service expected from care providers.

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