Local Isolation Report and Trigger Tool Pete McDonnell Strategic Commissioning and Market Development

Isolation Report Produced for the Older Persons Partnership Board Initial report looked at key statistics and what services are available in the borough Isolation sub group established We also then surveyed frontline social, healthcare and community professionals and local older people to get a better picture of isolation Idea for a conference in December Trigger and referral tool for professionals and the community organisations etc

Key findings 6 out of 10 older people are classed as living in “Lone Pensioner households” (approximately 12,000 people). Over 50 per cent of over 65s live in first floor or above properties. Brompton, Hans Town and Royal Hospital have the highest numbers of lone pensioners (Royal Hospital figures are disproportionate due to the 200 Chelsea Pensioners). There are also 11 wards with 500 to 700 lone pensioners across the borough. Over 70% of professionals dealing with older people said they visit lone pensioner households More White UK More Females Those aged 75 plus more likely to experience isolation

The main reasons for isolation No local family Poor or deteriorating mobility Depression Loss of confidence Bereavement (partner, family, friend, neighbour) Poor and inaccessible housing

Digging deeper Housing issues: Poor quality flat with accessibility issues Guaranteed rent, so landlord not prepared to renovate Unsuitable bathroom Young people move into block, community spirit lost

Molly aged 88 In poor 3 rd accommodation Has a fall Loses confidence Stops going to church Can’t visit her only friend via the bus Starts to isolate herself and becomes depressed

Services 13 churches and faith groups support older people. The Council’s Adult Social Care funds nine services that support, or have an element that supports, isolated older people, supporting around 800 to 900 people weekly. There are four day centres for older people in the borough. Corporately the Council funds at least six providers that support older people. Most support is in the voluntary sector. Social landlords also provide floating support to older people. Community Mental Health Teams support isolated and vulnerable older people with mental health issues.

Comments and ideas please! By Friday 14 th Jan 2011 to

Trigger Tool Whose it for? Frontline professionals, community orgs etc. The Idea Online tool Quick assessment Instant referral for further advice or to refer the person (with consent)

What does it look like?

When is it available and where is it? The full working version is available from early January 2011 A link will be sent to all attendee’s of the conference for the page of the Council’s People First web pages

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