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Unit costs of health and social care 2011
- Authors:
- CURTIS Lesley, (comp.)
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 230p., bibliog., tables
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
This publication, now in its 19th year, provides unit costs for a wide range of health and social care services are provided using a standardised methodology. The report is organised into five main sections. Section I covers services used by a particular client group, and includes services for older people, people with mental health problems, people who misuse drugs/alcohol, people with learning disabilities, younger adults with physical and sensory impairments, services for children and their families, hospitals, and care packages. Sections II, III and IV deal with the unit costs of professionals in community-based health care, community-based social care, and hospital-based health care. Section V details the sources of information used. This volume also includes three articles which explore: information on: the costs of extra care housing; the costs and quality of Shared Lives placements; and the cost and the capacity implications for local authorities of implementing Lord Laming’s (2009) recommendations on the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
Residents' money: a guide to good practice in care homes
- Authors:
- JENKINS Ginny, comp
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 112p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide for people who work in residential and nursing homes for older people and who may be involved in handling residents' money and possibly in helping them to manage their financial affairs. Describes the legal requirements, and outlines the statutory social security benefits that may be available to some residents. Also includes advice for proprietors, home managers and care workers on how to put into practice policies that assist people in managing their own money where this proves necessary.
Community care in Hampshire: market conditions in residential care and nursing homes
- Authors:
- FERGUSON Bob, comp
- Publisher:
- Hampshire Care Association
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- Eastleigh
Survey report concentrating on residential and nursing home care for older people.
How to get equipment for disability
- Authors:
- MANDELSTAM Michael, comp
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley/Disabled Living Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 528p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains sections on: daily living equipment; home adaptations; home nursing equipment; medical equipment; wheelchairs; cars; walking aids; footwear; orthotic appliances; prostheses; communication equipment; hearing equipment; equipment for people with visual impairment; environmental controls; incontinence; stoma care; renal dialysis; diabetes; respiratory equipment; dental equipment; residential home equipment provision; equipment for children; equipment for employment; specialist services; charges; social fund; product liability, standards and cleaning; and court cases and ombudsman investigations.
How to get equipment for disability
- Authors:
- MANDELSTAM Michael, comp
- Publisher:
- Kogan Page/Jessica Kingsley/Disabled Living Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 628p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains sections on: daily living equipment; home adaptations; home nursing equipment; medical equipment in general; wheelchairs; cars; walking aids; footwear; orthotic appliances; prostheses; communication equipment; equipment for hearing or visual impairment; environmental controls; equipment for stoma care, renal dialysis and diabetes; respiratory aids; pain and other treatment equipment; dental equipment; residential and nursing home equipment; equipment for children and education; equipment for employment and special rehabilitation services; charges; product liability, standards and cleaning; Social Fund and Independent Living Fund; and assessment of need and complaints procedures.
A policy and procedures handbook for induction and foundation training
- Authors:
- MABON George, comp
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 91p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Handbook intended as back-up to the Induction Programme produced by the group, and to be used in conjunction with it by the home owner or manager.
Understanding the needs of older people: selected list of audio-visual items and training material
- Authors:
- JACKSON Wendy, comp
- Publisher:
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 72p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Compiled primarily for those planning in-house training in the areas of residential and community care.
An induction programme
- Authors:
- MABON George, comp
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A programme developed by the Hampshire Independent Care Homes Project Group within the National Institute for Social Work's "Training for Care Staff Development Programme" and subsequently adopted by the Registered Care Homes Association (Hampshire).
Unit costs of community care 1997
- Authors:
- NETTEN Ann, DENNETT Jane, comps
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 128p.,tables.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Fifth volume in a series of reports aiming to improve unit cost estimates for community care over a period of time, drawing on material as it becomes available. Includes sections on services for: older people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; children and their families; and people with HIV/AIDS. Also contains chapters on: generic services; and hospital services.
Health and safety in a caring environment
- Authors:
- PIERCE-JENKINS Neville W., comp
- Publisher:
- National Care Homes Association
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Booklet designed as an up to date introduction to the practice of health and safety at work in all residential and day care settings for all user groups.