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Exploration of choice for older people with daily care needs
 — Scottish professionals' perspectives on self-directed support
Author(s)Kari D Velzke
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 60, no 1, January 2017
PublisherTaylor and Francis, January 2017
Pagespp 7-31
Sourcehttp://tandfonline.com
KeywordsSocial security benefits ; Independence ; Self care capacity ; Consumer choice ; Social work ; Social policy ; Attitude ; Social workers ; Qualitative Studies ; Scotland.
AnnotationThis article explores the Social Care (Self-Directed Support [SDS]) (Scotland) Act 2013 developments, influences on individuals' informed choices for care decisions, and implications for direct practice situations. The article discusses perspectives from 18 professionals and front-line care workers interviewed in Scotland on SDS policy changes. Barriers included attitudes on dependence, power and control, shortage of direct client contact time, clients becoming 'employers', and reductions in the number of qualified social workers. Some recommendations include allowing social workers freedom of creativity, sharing and application of practice experience. Findings reveal an outcomes-focused, person-centred approach, utilised to support an independent living environment.
Accession NumberCPA-170331202 A
ClassmarkJH: C3: CA: WYC: IG: TM2: DP: QR: 3DP: 9A

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