The Vision for the Future of Health and Social Care
To create a more modern service for the General Public, the Department of Health laid out its vision in December 2007, for the future of health and social care, in relation to a national Putting People First Transformation Programme Agenda for Adult Social Care.
The Putting People Agenda recognises how our society is changing. People want more control and a 'say' in the design of their care packages, which improve their health, well-being and ability to stay independent for as long as possible. People want support when they need it, they expect it quickly, easily and in a way that fits into their lives.
The Putting People First Transformation Programme is about a shared vision and commitment, to ensure that people who need adult social care services and their carers, have more choice and control over the care and support they need. Every area in England is now implementing the Putting People First Agenda , to improve the health and well-being of its local community.
The vision for the future of health and social care is to ensure that people: - Have the opportunity to fulfill their potential
- Have more choice, control and are helped to live the best possible quality of life, irrespective of a disability or illness
- Stay healthy and recover quickly from illness
- Live independently, live with or look after their family
- Can participate and be treated as active and equal citizens in society
The delivery of the Transformation Programme means local authorities will be working closely with their partners, health and social care employees, independent, voluntary and private sectors, the General Public and most importantly, in partnership with people who need care, their families and carers.
Some of the National Challenges Facing Society
Improvements in healthcare, medicine and changes in society mean we are living longer. Children with complex needs are surviving into adulthood. The diversity within local communities is also increasing as we all have different needs and wants. People have higher expectations of what they need to meet their own personal circumstances, wanting greater control over their lives and the risks they take. People want dignity and respect to be at the heart of any service they receive, they want access to high-quality services and support closer to home, at the right time. People want care services to take into account a range of needs with greater focus on ways to prevent illnesses, getting help at an earlier stage of an illness or problem, to enable people to stay independent for as long as possible. Life expectancy has increased, doubling the number of older people since 1931. Between 2006 and 2036, the number of people over 85 in England will rise from 1.055 to 2.959 million. People with dementia in the UK was approximately 560,000 in 2007 and is forecasted to double in the next 30 years, meaning demand for care and support will increase. The number of people aged 50 and over with learning disabilities is expected to rise by 53% between 2001 and 2021.
Some of the Challenges Facing Society in North East Lincolnshire
The North East Lincolnshire population is estimated to increase 12.21% by 2031 – from 158,900 in 2006 to 178,300 in 2031. The number of people over 65 is going to grow at a faster rate then the rest of the UK. By 2017, it is estimated that North East Lincolnshire will have 33,000 individuals aged over 65 years. The proportion of those aged over 85 is projected to double by 2028. The increased growth of our elderly population and a lower projected birth rate will result in less younger people to meet the support needs required to help the older generation stay independent.
By 2015, 2,384 adults aged 18-64 are predicted to have a learning disaibility.
The number of people with a physical disability who are permanently unable to work is also rising, with an estimated total of 2,654 males and 1,655 females aged 16-64, by 2015.
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