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A multi-method review to identify components of practice which may promote continuity in the transition from child to adult care for young people with chronic illness or disability
- Authors:
- FORBES Angus, et al
- Publisher:
- National Co-ordinating Centre for NHS Service Delivery and Organisation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 137p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Effective transition to adult services is required by an increasing number of children with ongoing needs. It is necessary to identify practices that promote continuity at transition between child and adult services. A large range of different practices, which focused on the service, the young person and the family, were identified. Practices within the service addressed structural, process and outcome components.
Having a say in health: guidelines for involving young patients in health services development
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Jane, SLOPER Patricia
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Consultation activities with chronically ill or disabled young patients are few in number, but encompass a range of ages and service settings and use a variety of methods. Young patients are rarely involved in subsequent decision-making to develop services. Work with young patients appears to be developing independently from general NHS Trust strategies for patient and public involvement. young people want a say over consultation topics and to be kept informed about the progress of their ideas for service change. Young people would like a ‘listening culture’ that encourages them to approach staff at any time.
Action for health: health action plans and health facilitation: detailed good practice guidance on implementation for learning disability partnership boards
- Authors:
- RODGERS Jackie, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 73p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This good practice guidance explains how people can be supported to access the health care they need from both primary care and other NHS services. It shows how personal health action plans can help to improve the health of all people with learning disabilities.
Good practice in caring for young children with special needs
- Authors:
- DARE Angela, O'DONOVAN Margaret
- Publisher:
- Nelson Thornes
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 410p.
- Place of publication:
- Cheltenham
- Edition:
- 2nd
The book is divided into two parts: part one addresses the background to disability, the complexity of the legislation and other related issues. Part two gives factual information and practical care advice on some of the more common conditions of young children. The book covers legislation, statement procedures, attitude and value examination together with a comprehensive approach to the management and care of children with a wide variety of particular needs.
Moving to independent choices: the implementation of the Cash and Counseling demonstration in Arkansas
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Barbara, SCHNEIDER Barbara
- Publisher:
- Mathematica Policy Research
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 140p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Princeton, NJ
Consumer direction seeks to provide people with disabilities with more options and greater personal autonomy in determining how best to meet their care needs in a cost-effective manner. Cash and Counseling is one model of consumer-directed personal assistance services (PAS). Under the Cash and Counseling model, eligible people with disabilities receive a cash benefit. In turn, they assume
Planning your home for safety and convenience: practical advice for disabled and older people
- Author:
- LACEY Andrew
- Publisher:
- Centre for Accessible Environments
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide is intended to aid decision making regarding housing, in order to facilitate safe, convenient and independent living for disabled or older people. It notes that planning ahead and making informed choices reduces the likelihood of an occupant suddenly being unable to cope in their existing home. The section on new homes covers Part M of the Building Regulations and Lifetime Homes. Practical suggestions are given on how to make changes to existing homes and evaluating the suitability of a potential new home. The section on major adaptations includes information on Disabled Facilities Grants. The guide concludes with a list of organisations that provide advice and information on different aspects of housing.
Evaluation of the effect of co-financing on collaboration between health care, social services and social insurance in Sweden
- Authors:
- HULTBERG Eva-Lisa Hultberg, LONNROTH Knut, ALLEBECK Peter
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Integrated Care, 2(4), 2002, Online only
- Publisher:
- International Foundation for Integrated Care
This paper presents an ongoing research project aimed to determine the impact of co-financing on collaboration around patients with musculoskeletal disorders. A trial legislation that allows the social insurance, social services and health care services to unite in co-financing under joint political steering has been tested in different areas in Sweden. In a series of studies, the authors compare collaboration processes and health outcome for patients with musculoskeletal disorders between health centres with co-financing projects and control health centres without co-financing projects. In this paper the studies are described and some preliminary results are discussed.
National minimum standards for care homes for younger adults
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 70p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
These National Minimum Standards are issued by the Welsh Assembly Government under section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000. They apply to all care homes providing accommodation and nursing or personal care for adults aged 18 to 65 years who have physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, mental health problems, alcohol or substance misuse problems, HIV/AIDS, or dual and/or complex multiple disabilities. The standards cover: choice of home; individual needs and choices; lifestyle; personal and health care support; staffing; conduct and management of the home; concerns, complaints and protection; and environment. The standards are underpinned by a number of crosscutting themes: focus on service users, fitness for purpose, comprehensiveness,