Municipal services union, Kommunal, has published a new report that calls for a shift in the way care is provided from one based on an economic rationale to one more focused on care itself. A survey of union members found 61% saying that detailed planning had increased with just under half saying that their influence on planning care had decreased. Kommunal's report argues that a new model is possible that would have a holistic approach to the needs of the elderly and allow staff to make full use of their skills. The elderly should have greater influence over what help is given and how provided and staff need time to work professionally and to ensure continuity of care. Home care services should be organized in teams with different professional competencies and home care and health care need to be integrated to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people with major care and nursing needs.
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