The Personalisation of Adult Social Care in Rural Areas
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- Thursday, 28th August 2008 at 11:33am
Our new report The Personalisation of Adult Social Care in Rural Areas forms part of our work around the Government’s forthcoming Care and Support Green Paper.
It's based on the views of a range of people working with older people in rural communities and lead officers from the Individual Budget pilot programmes. The report describes the implications of an ageing rural population and its potential impact on the future of adult social care.
40% of England’s rural population is over 50, a quarter is over 60 and 1 in 12 is over 75. It's estimated the number of over 75s in rural areas will increase by 90% over the next 25 years.
This will substantially increase the demand for care and support services in rural areas. A challenge compounded by the fact it costs more to deliver such services in rural areas.
The personalisation of adult social care brings opportunities and challenges for rural communities. The Personalisation of Adult Social Care in Rural Areas explores the likely impact on resource allocations, community social cohesion and the social care workforce in rural areas.
It also identifies the vital role the voluntary sector will play and the need for local government to work in partnership with outside agencies, including rural interest groups, on the personalisation of services.
We're working with the Department of Health and other key partners to ensure England’s future care and support system recognises rural circumstances and meets the needs of older people living in rural areas.
Download 'The Personalisation of Adult Social Care in Rural Areas'
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