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1.2 Strategic Context
The following is a summary of DHSSPS strategy and initiatives which have
influenced the development of carers as key partners in the provision of care.
There is a more detailed explanation of the legislation in Appendix 2
Valuing Carers (2002) 6
Caring for Carers (2006) 7
Standards for Adult Social Care Support Services for Carers 8
Northern Ireland Single Assessment Tool (NISAT) 9
Carer’s Support and Needs Assessment Tool 10
Implementation of the Carers’ Strategy DHSSPS: Trust Self-Audit (2009)
1.3 RQIA Review of NISAT
This DHSSPS commissioned review is being carried out by RQIA in three
stages.
Stage one
The first stage of the review involved undertaking a baseline survey of all
previous processes and assessment tools in use for older people, prior to
the implementation of NISAT. The review was completed in October 2011
and this report is available on the RQIA website.
Stage two
The focus of the review is on:
governance arrangements in place for planning and delivery of
services for carers
the use of the Carer‟s Support and Needs Assessment tool which is
a component of NISAT
the view of practitioners and service users about their experiences
of its use and effectiveness, with reference to the Standards for
Adult Social Care Support Services for Carers, DHSSPS June 2008.
6 Valuing Carers 2002 (DHSSPS)
7 Caring for Carers 2006 (DHSSPS)
8 Standards for Adult Social Care Support Services for Carers, (DHSSPS 2008), which can be
accessed at:
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/standards_for_adult_social_carer_support_services_for_carers.pdf
9 Northern Ireland Single assessment tool which can be accessed at:
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/NISAT
10 Carer Support and Needs Assessment which can be accessed at
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/NISAT
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