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Becoming a personal assistant: what you need to know
- Authors:
- RUCKER Lyn, NIELD Gary, TRAVIS Luke
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Practical guide for people thinking about becoming a personal assistant. Looks at: what personal assistance services include; who uses personal assistance; and what there services are intended to do for the people who use them. Also outlines what the job entails and the work environment.
Selecting personal care assistance: what you need to know
- Authors:
- RUCKER Lyn, NIELD Gary
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Practical guide for people with disabilities, outlining how to select a personal assistant. Contains information on: direct payments; independent living funds; access to work; needs and preferences; personal assistance profile; recruiting and assistant; selecting an assistant (including application forms, screening, and interviewing); and hiring and the first day.