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The organisation and development of the Rhondda Vanguard Service
- Editor:
- MacDONALD Ian
- Publisher:
- Brunel University. Institute of Organisation and Social Studies
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 122p., maps, diags.
- Place of publication:
- Uxbridge
A collaborative study, written by researchers and service providers. Describes and analyses models of service for the mentally handicapped which were developed in Rhondda. Gives examples of these in practice.
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- Author:
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- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 29.3.90, 1990, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
A multidisciplinary group discuss how changes in service provision to people with learning difficulties will affect social workers and nurses.
Reconciling value-directed and value-relative approaches to evaluation research: the case of the service packaging project
- Authors:
- RAMCHARAN Paul, GRANT Gordon, MCGRATH Morag
- Publisher:
- University of Wales. Centre for Social Policy Research and Development
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 34p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bangor
Paper explaining a research approach which looked at the outcomes of services provided to people with learning difficulties in Wales. Part of the All Wales Strategy.
Ideas into action: the benefits of monitoring through a quality action group
- Authors:
- HOWELL H., JAMES J., ABBOTT K.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 18(3), 1990, pp.118-120, 124.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Describes the work of the group, which consists of the parents of young people with mental handicap and the staff who care for them, in evaluating the services provided.
Development of services for people with a mental handicap or mental illness in England: 1st report prepared pursuant to section 11 of the Disabled Persons (serv...) Act 1986
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- HMSO/Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 8p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
The first report on provision of services, as required of Central Government by the Disabled Persons Act 1986.
Service review for people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- MATTHEWS James, SUMPTON Roger
- Publisher:
- Derbyshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- Matlock
Review looking at services and at how far they cover people's needs. Analyses conclusions drawn to determine and identify the extent and levels of good practice.
The evaluation of PASS (Programme Analysis of Service Systems): report of the first phase
- Authors:
- PILLING Doria, MIDGLEY Gerald
- Publisher:
- University of Hull. School of Management Systems and Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 11p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Hull
Critical assessment of the progress of PASS, an evaluation instrument that sets out to quantitatively assess the quality of human service systems and which is used widely in the evaluation of services for people with learning difficulties.
Quality Matters 3. "Getting in touch with the Joneses" - a strategy for monitoring a community based service for people with mental handicaps
- Authors:
- HOWELL Hilary, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 18(2), 1990, pp.56-59.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Describes in detail methods used to evaluate and monitor services provided in the Bath District Health Authority.
Community care for adolescents with developmental retardation : problems and proposals
- Authors:
- DOSSETOR David, NICOL Rory
- Journal article citation:
- Health Trends, 22(4), 1990, pp.148-151.
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
Examination of community services showed a high involvement of professionals and agencies, but poor coordination resulting in inadequate provision for special needs.
A community specialist social work team for people with severe mental handicaps : the priorities
- Author:
- KAVANAGH Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 18(2), 1990, pp.51-54.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Describes the establishment of the team, compiling and index of all local people with severe mental handicap and prioritising work.