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Access to work blocked as disabled people remain unaware of initiative
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.8.03, 2003, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how many employers and disabled people are still unaware of the government's Access to Work scheme. Highlights the lack of publicity given to the scheme
Multiple choice
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.3.09, 2009, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Hartlepool branch of the mental health charity Mind uses the Human Givens framework in its mental health treatment. The approach works with the knowledge and skills people posses naturally to help them overcome problems. This combines with other therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy and solution focused therapy, offering individuals a range of solutions. This article discusses how the approach is used.
Pause for thought
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.04.08, 2008, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Carers are often too wrapped up in their duties to think about their needs. This article reports on a pilot project in Kensington and Chelsea, run by charity wpf Counselling and Psychotherapy and funded by the council. The project aimed to offer carers of older people and people with mental health problems counselling to help them gain independence. The article also contains a brief case study.
Poor services put older prisoners at greater risk of ill-health says report
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.9.03, 2003, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the findings of a new report, 'Growing old in prison', published by the Prison Reform Trust. The report argues that older prisoners are being neglected as the Prison Service is failing to meet their needs. It calls for a national strategy for older prisoners.
Homelessness charities frustrated by social services secrecy over clients
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.2.03, 2003, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at some of the findings from a research report by Shelter, which suggests joint working between housing and social services departments is proving difficult. Confusion over confidentiality rules and desire to protect clients' personal details has lead to reluctance of social services departments to share information despite the Homelessness Act 2002.