A place for support: new policies for informal carers in long-term programmes

Author:
SCHUNK Michaela
Journal article citation:
Benefits, 28, April 2000, pp.22-25.
Publisher:
Policy Press

Reviews policy trends for informal carers which have been implemented in various countries between 1996 - 1998. The article focuses on respite care and direct payments for carers of older ill and disabled adults.

Subject terms:
long term care, older people, physical disabilities, short break care, social policy, carers, direct payments;
Location(s):
Australia, Austria, Finland, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0962-7898

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