STS002a – This measure tracks the sequel to a limited period of short term support and will provide some indication of the outcomes of services intended to maximise the independence of new clients, especially when considered in conjunction with measure STS001.

ST-Max = Short term support to maximise independence

Under STS002a, measures collect information on support from carers by completed episodes of ST-Max New clients via the following data items:

-Early cessation of service (not leading to long term support) – 100% NHS funded care/End of Life/deceased
-Early cessation of service (not leading to long term support) – other reason
-Early Cessation of Service (leading to long term support)
-Long Term Support (any setting)
-No services provided – needs identified but self-funding
-Ongoing Low Level Support
-Short Term Support (other)
-No services provided – needs identified but support declined
-No Services Provided – Universal Services / signposted to other services
-No Services provided – no identified needs

Response scale for all data items:
No carer (no. of clients)
Carer (no. of clients)
Not known (no. of clients)