Monday, August 07, 2006
Launch of self assessment pilots
People with long term health and social care needs are being given the option to self assess their need for home care and equipment, as part of a series of pilot schemes launched today.
Until now patients have been assessed by local social services Until now patients have been assessed by local social services on their eligibility for equipment, fittings and home care.
The 11 pilot projects will help determine whether self assessment schemes are a feasible option for patients with long term health and social care needs.
A number of the pilots will also focus on groups in the community whose needs can be difficult to meet, such as minority ethnic groups and people living in rural areas.
Putting people in control of their own care was one of the main commitments in the recent White Paper, Our health, our care, our say.
Until now patients have been assessed by local social services Until now patients have been assessed by local social services on their eligibility for equipment, fittings and home care.
The 11 pilot projects will help determine whether self assessment schemes are a feasible option for patients with long term health and social care needs.
A number of the pilots will also focus on groups in the community whose needs can be difficult to meet, such as minority ethnic groups and people living in rural areas.
Putting people in control of their own care was one of the main commitments in the recent White Paper, Our health, our care, our say.
