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Over the threshold: an exploration of intensive domiciliary support for older people
- Authors:
- CURTICE Lisa, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 119p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This study aimed to examine the extent to which frail older people are able to remain in their own homes with intensive and flexible domiciliary care packages. In particular, it sought to explore the factors influencing the delivery of intensive flexible support, whether users have the choice, the contribution of various sectors, the impact of local authority purchasing and cost effectiveness.
If you don't ask you don't get: review of services for people with learning disabilities: the views of people who use services and their carers
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 91p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The purpose of this three month study was to explore the views of people with learning disabilities who use services and their carpers. The overall picture that emerged was one of social isolation with many people in rural and urban settings and having few friends outside family and system. Everyone made use of community services, but this was often part of a group or with a staff member.
Family support and community care: a study of South Asian older people
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, DAR Naira, SRIVASTAVA Archana
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 97p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Explores the views of older South Asian people about their support needs, in the context of a review of existing provision. Gaps between the needs of older people and their carers and the kind of support available are identified, and ways of bridging these gaps are suggested.
Fostering good relations: a study of foster care and foster carers in Scotland
- Authors:
- TRISELIOTIS John, BORLAND Moira, HILL Malcolm
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 124p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Research study. Contains sections on: foster care structures and organisations; foster care policy making; the recruitment, assessment and preparation of foster carers; supply and demand; social workers and link workers; assessment and agreement; financial arrangements; panels, reviews and monitoring systems; and conclusions and recommendations.