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Decision-making and moving into long-term care
- Authors:
- HUGHES Mark, MAYES Deborah, LE RICHE Pat
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 11(2), June 2001, pp.10-12.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
One of the important outcomes from the Royal Commission on Long Term Care will be the increase in rehabilitation offered to older people thorough the development of intermediate care services. This research looks individuals opportunities to participate in the assessment and care planning process, and the role played by multi-disciplinary panels, composed of health and social services, in agreeing care managers' placement recommendations. The research was funded by the London Borough of Greenwich in a commitment to evidence-based practice.
Theory and practice in intergenerational work: a model for social change
- Authors:
- GRANVILLE Gillian, ELLIS Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 9(2), June 1999, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article explains what occurs within intergenerational exchange and the theoretical framework that underpins it. Follows with a practical programme developed at Manchester Metropolitan University which demonstrates the partnership between education and gerontology and how a multidisciplinary partnership can widen the debate on ageing.
Assessment and community care: are the reforms working?
- Authors:
- CALDOCK Kerry, NOLAN Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 4(4), December 1994, pp.2-4,7.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Assessment has a pivotal role in the community care reforms, with an emphasise on more 'holistic' assessment practices. This article considers some of the lessons that can be learned from the early evaluation of assessment practice undertaken since the planning and implementation of the reforms. Draws from three local studies to highlight common problems in assessment practice.