Health and Social Care Committee

Consultation on terms of reference for inquiry into residential care for older people

RC30 ToR – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Good afternoon

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Terms of Reference for the inquiry into residential care for older people. The comments within this email are submitted on behalf of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

I apologise for the late response, and hope the delay will not prevent the comments from being considered.

The view is that it would be helpful if the Terms of Reference could be expanded to include:

1.   How care is provided to people with dementia in residential settings

      2.   How care is provided to people who have multiple needs, one of which happens to be cognitive impairment

      3.   To explore the interface between residential settings and core NHS/specialist (e.g. Older People with Mental Health) provision. As   there is a risk that people in care homes don't access the same provision that someone in their own home would.

If you have any queries regarding the suggested inclusions, or would like further detail, then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Gaynor

Gaynor Williams

National Programme Director: Continuing NHS Health Care