Melanie undertakes a wide range of research and analysis on health and social care issues and has particular interests in: the health and social care interface, especially in relation to services for older people; the personalisation transformation in social care; eligibility and fair access; and the social care workforce. Her clients include: Central Government departments; national charities and NGOs; and health and local authorities.
02 December 2014
A range of work with projects on developing skills or 'asset-based' approaches has been undertaken during 2013/14. This has focused on adult social care and end of life care and support. A report of the programme was published in Autumn 2014.
Melanie Henwood established her health and social care consultancy in 1991; prior to that she held posts at the King's Fund (1989-1991), the Family Policy Studies Centre (1983-1989), and the University of Bath (1981-1983).
A range of work with projects on developing skills or 'asset-based' approaches has been undertaken during 2013/14. This has focused on adult social care and end of life care and support. A report of the programme was published in Autumn 2014.
This study for Age UK examines local councils' approaches to universal and open access services for people who do not meet eligibility criteria for adult social care.
Proposals for the reform of adult social care have major implications for practice. This paper explores some of the issues that need to be addressed particularly in changing assessment and eligibility.
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