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Extended schools: the new directions
- Authors:
- ATHERTON Claire, DODD James
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 10(1), Winter 2004, pp.20-25.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Describes Hailsham Community College, East Sussex, catering for around 1,400 11-19 year olds, which is piloting a full-service extended school model.
The role of the first line manager: new challenges
- Authors:
- LEARNER Eva, STATHAM Daphne
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 10(1), Winter 2004, pp.36-45.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Traditionally first line managers have been responsible for supervision of workers in their team, with components identified as the supportive, educative and management roles. More recently the terminology used has been of supportive and normative functions. Describes the new context for first line managers in children's and young people's services and outlines the emerging problem of integration of computer software programmes with their range of management tasks on line. Concludes the imminent changes need urgent attention. First line managers should be given a higher profile.
Children's trusts: policy review
- Author:
- KENNEDY Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 10(1), Winter 2004, pp.5-14.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Discusses the profound changes the traditional world of children's services is about to go through, with a focus on integrated services and wide outcomes. Summarises the Children Bill, 'Every child matters: the next steps', other key initiatives and linked developments. Lists things likely to drive the immediate agenda and other related developments.
Chronic disease management: a discussion of new medical trends
- Author:
- ANSTISS Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(4), Autumn 2004, pp.5-10.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
States that everyone will benefit if the NHS turns away from the old ideas of 'managing episodes' and introduces proper case management, as well as support for 'expert patient' programmes. Defines a chronic disease as a condition which lasts longer than a year, limits what a person can do, and can only be managed, not cured. Outlines a number of different models for care management including: the Chronic Care Model; the Evercare Model; Self Care Model; and the Population Model. Discusses how multiple positive findings from chronic disease management are driving much NHS reform including the new general medical services contract, the electronic care record and the expert patient programme.
Chronic disease management in mental health: using system dynamics to demonstrate potential leverage points
- Author:
- SMITH Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(4), Autumn 2004, pp.18-27.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Illustrates some possible strategies involving the use of system dynamics, a method for evaluating potential interventions before incurring the cost and risk of unproven implementation, for delivering long term care in mental health services. Describes the prevalence and impact of mental health issues, the case for chronic disease management, and its application to mental health. Some cautionary notes are followed by a conclusion asserting that system dynamics can help with exploring the impacts of policies designed to prevent patients escalating to higher levels of care. It highlights potential unintended consequences and takes account of 'soft' factors.
Shifting the balance of power? Short breaks for carers in Wolverhampton
- Author:
- MOORE Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(3), Summer 2004, pp.34-40.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Reports on a project in Wolverhampton which reviewed short break (respite care) services for carers and the projects progress so far. The project focused on carers of people in the age range of 18-65, where provision of short breaks was seen to be most in need of development. The project used action research methods and included involvement of a number of carer support groups. Accounts from 50 carers on their short break experiences and aspirations were also collected.
Greater than a sum of the parts: providing an effective response to clients with complex needs
- Author:
- ABEBOWALE Victor
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(3), Summer 2004, pp.25-30.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Discusses current responses to people with complex needs and looks at how this response could be improved by adopting a holistic approach. Concludes with some messages for policy makers.
A vision too far
- Author:
- MOORE Tyler
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(3), Summer 2004, pp.31-33.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
The author relates their experience trying to set up holistic services for people with dual diagnosis. Outlines the barriers to introducing new models of care.
Modernising mental health approaches: using system dynamics to explore the options
- Author:
- SMITH Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(3), Summer 2004, pp.15-24.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Explores the use of systems dynamics in deriving policies for mental health, as part of the modernisation drive in mental health.