My Health, My Care, My Home - healthcare framework for adults living in care homes: easy read
Easy read version of the framework which provides a series of recommendations that aim to transform the healthcare for people living in care homes.
Introduction
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33 thousand people live in care homes for adults in Scotland.
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Most are living in a care home for older people and more than half of them have dementia.
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People who live in care homes have a right to have their healthcare needs met in a way that:
- is person-centred and meets all their needs
- they can depend on
- is planned, with different services working well together
- supports them to live the best life possible
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Care homes are where people live and call home.
They should be supported to live their best life possible.
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A frameworkis a type of plan.
This framework will look to find ways for people to get better help with their healthcare – now, in the future, and if their needs change.
Contact
Email: carehomeshealthcare@gov.scot
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