COVID-19 : Implications for the Support of People with Social Care Needs in England

Comas-Herrera, A. and Fernandez, J.-L. and Hancock, R. and Hatton, C. and Knapp, M. and McDaid, D. and Malley, J. and Wistow, G. and Wittenberg, R. (2020) COVID-19 : Implications for the Support of People with Social Care Needs in England. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 32 (4-5). pp. 365-372.

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Abstract

This perspective examines the challenge posed by COVID-19 for social care services in England and describes responses to this challenge. People with social care needs experience increased risks of death and deteriorating physical and mental health with COVID-19. Social isolation introduced to reduce COVID-19 transmission may adversely affect well-being. While the need for social care rises, the ability of families and social care staff to provide support is reduced by illness and quarantine, implying reductions in staffing levels. Consequently, COVID-19 could seriously threaten care availability and quality. The government has sought volunteers to work in health and social care to help address the threat posed by staff shortages at a time of rising need, and the call has achieved an excellent response. The government has also removed some barriers to effective coordination between health and social care, while introducing measures to promote the financial viability of care providers. The pandemic presents unprecedented challenges that require well-co-coordinated responses across central and local government, health services, and non-government sectors.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Aging and Social Policy
Subjects:
?? care needscovid-19englandfamily carepandemicsocial care ??
ID Code:
154061
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Deposited On:
21 Apr 2021 15:35
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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15 Jul 2024 20:48