August 07, 2008
Care News
In 2007, 763 million prescriptions were dispensed in primary care, with 392 million paper prescriptions written or printed. These prescriptions, signed usually by a GP were then taken to a chemist, community pharmacy, etc and then on to an agency for re-imbursement. Prescriptions volumes are currently rising at 5% per year.
The DOH is therefore considering provision of electronic prescriptions which can be used by both NHS staff and patients. Electronic prescription trials have already been carried out, evaluated and have been found to be technically viable.
POVA – Kings College London, Social Care Workforce Research Unit have produced a report on POVA to date, (based on a sample of 300 referrals)
Some of the findings are as follows:
- Police investigations had taken place in 51% of the sample referrals and in 14% their investigations resulted in a criminal charge or conviction.
- Physical abuse was the most common cause for referral approx.33%. 24% contained an element of financial abuse and sexual abuse was the cause of 6% of referrals.
- 7% of all referrals were confirmed on the POVA list.
- The average time taken to reach a decision among all referrals, recorded for 2566 referrals, was 5.8 months.
In-House News
Three new staff members have joined Able Community Care:- Katie Clarke - Trainee Care Manager
- Sarah Wright - Trainee Care Manager
- Dawn McDonald - Administration/Recruitment.
Reviews have taken place in South Wales.
Advertisements for carers have been placed in: Cornwall – local newspaper and The Womans Weekly.
Interesting Information
A few weeks back we reported on the Anglian Water study that took place in a residential home in Bury St Edmunds. The study called Health on Tap promoted a campaign within the home to encourage the residents to drink more water a day. The result of the study over a six month period resulted in fewer falls, fewer urinary infections, fewer GP call out visits, a 50% reduction in the residents taking laxatives and an improved quality of life for many of the residents. e.g. sleeping through the night.Anglian Water are happy for organisations to use their materials re this study for further use. You can download their documents from http://www.anglianwater.co.uk. High resolution files can also be made available for re-production purposes.
Question asked of Able Community Care this week
"Am I entitled to any help to get a new central heating boiler. I am disabled and in receipt of benefits."
Answer : If you live in the UK and your boiler will not provide you with any heat this winter, if you are registered as disabled and on benefits, contact your local council social services team who will advise you as to how to obtain possible help.
We hope you have enjoyed reading this and "see you next week".
Best Wishes,
Angela Gifford, Proprietor
Able Community Care.
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