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'More than just a break': a study of carers' views about respite care services for people with dementia
- Authors:
- CUNNINGHAM Gail, DICK Sally
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer Scotland
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 54p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
For the purpose of this study, a wide definition of respite care was used, encompassing breaks of a few hours to several weeks and including services provided in the person’s own home, day care, day hospital care, short-stay care in residential home, nursing home or hospital, family placements and holiday respite. Little is known or written about the views of carers of people with dementia regarding the quality and range of respite care services available or about the kinds of services they would prefer to use. Information gathered on the quality and range of services provides local planners and purchasers with a good indication of what carers find acceptable. This survey did not aim to quantify the level of provision which may be needed. It will be necessary for community care planners to conduct their own area surveys to determine the level of need for different types and packages of respite care services.
Developing an assertive outreach service: from evidence to practice
- Authors:
- CUNNINGHAM Gail, McCOLLAM Allyson
- Journal article citation:
- Managing Community Care, 9(2), April 2001, pp.30-37.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Meeting the complex needs of people with severe and enduring mental health problems who are difficult to engage poses a formidable challenge for services providers. Presents a evaluation of a small inter-agency multi-disciplinary team in Aberdeen providing assertive outreach for this group which identifies the key features which help sustain clients' lives in the community.
Nothing about me, without me: the report of a practice based study of approaches to effective user involvement in individual care in one agency
- Authors:
- DICK Sally, CUNNINGHAM Gail
- Publisher:
- Consultation and Involvement Trust Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 38p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Report of a study investigating approaches to user involvement and participation in decisions about individual care in an organisation working with people with learning difficulties, including people with very high support needs. The study aims to illustrate routes to more effective involvement and particularly to explore circumstances which could be seen to prevent involvement or to discourage service providers from actively seeking out ways of effectively and genuinely involving users.
Onwards and upwards: involving disabled children and young people in decision making: a training manual for professionals
- Authors:
- GRIFFITHS Jane, CUNNINGHAM Gail, DICK Sally
- Publisher:
- Children in Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 100p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Training manual based on a project on involving young people with special needs in decision making. Covers issues such as introducing participants to concepts such as involvement, communication and advocacy; the reasons why children and young people should be involved in decision making; what involvement actually is; how it can be facilitated; and how to draw up an action plan. Contains case studies, discussion sheets and practical activities, together with guidance for trainers.
Living on equal terms: supporting people with acquired brain injury in their own homes
- Authors:
- CUNNINGHAM Gail, WILSON Moira, WHITELEY Sara
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 94p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
An evaluation of the Connections service established by Edinvar in 1993. The service is designed to help people with acquired brain injury to live in ordinary housing, instead of hospital or supported accommodation, and to develop community links. Looks at: whether or not the Connections model satisfactorily supports people to help them live in the community; identifies key features of the service; reports on interviews with service users and carers, referring and non referring agencies and funding agencies; and explores the usefulness of the model for replication by other agencies.