Looks at the placement of disabled children in residential schools and why it brings into question the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Looks at the placement of disabled children in residential schools and why it brings into question the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Subject terms:
human rights, local authorities, needs, physical disabilities, residential care, schools, social services, special education, United Nations, user participation, children, decision making, financing;
Examines the funding mechanism of 'floating support' which enables housing associations to provide support to people living in ordinary housing. Looks at the advantages and disadvantages experienced by schemes already up and running; assesses how the schemes measure up against the needs identified by service users; how the support provided by housing associations relates to assessment and care management provided by social services authorities; and asks whether the existing funding mechanism is effective.
Examines the funding mechanism of 'floating support' which enables housing associations to provide support to people living in ordinary housing. Looks at the advantages and disadvantages experienced by schemes already up and running; assesses how the schemes measure up against the needs identified by service users; how the support provided by housing associations relates to assessment and care management provided by social services authorities; and asks whether the existing funding mechanism is effective.
Subject terms:
housing, housing associations, needs, service users, social services, social care provision, assessment, care management, financing;