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30/05/2006
Guidance for care homes launched
A new guide has been published for care home managers, in order to help improve treatment and support for residents at the end of life.
The NHS End of Life Care Programme, working in partnership with the National Council for Palliative Care, has produced a guide which aims to help care homes to care for residents' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs to achieve the best quality of life for patients and their families, even when this is likely to be short.
The introductory guide to end of life care in care homes is aimed at care home managers and staff interested in improving care for residents in the final stages of life. It also contains signposts and other resources, such as case studies, information on best practice and the Gold Standards Framework in Care Homes programme.
Commenting on the guide, Professor Ian Philp, National Director for Older People, said: "One in five of all deaths take place in a care home and from time to time staff in care homes will be involved in the care of the dying. We need to manage needs effectively at the end of life. This is important for the person themselves, the loved ones they leave behind and those who provide care at this important stage."
The publication of the guide has been welcomed by the National Care Forum. Executive Director Des Kelly said: "Good palliative and end of life care in care homes is an essential aspect of promoting good quality of life for people in care settings.
"The guide offers an excellent overview of the issues to be considered, the good practice tools and will be a valuable resource for additional information."
(KMcA)
The NHS End of Life Care Programme, working in partnership with the National Council for Palliative Care, has produced a guide which aims to help care homes to care for residents' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs to achieve the best quality of life for patients and their families, even when this is likely to be short.
The introductory guide to end of life care in care homes is aimed at care home managers and staff interested in improving care for residents in the final stages of life. It also contains signposts and other resources, such as case studies, information on best practice and the Gold Standards Framework in Care Homes programme.
Commenting on the guide, Professor Ian Philp, National Director for Older People, said: "One in five of all deaths take place in a care home and from time to time staff in care homes will be involved in the care of the dying. We need to manage needs effectively at the end of life. This is important for the person themselves, the loved ones they leave behind and those who provide care at this important stage."
The publication of the guide has been welcomed by the National Care Forum. Executive Director Des Kelly said: "Good palliative and end of life care in care homes is an essential aspect of promoting good quality of life for people in care settings.
"The guide offers an excellent overview of the issues to be considered, the good practice tools and will be a valuable resource for additional information."
(KMcA)
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