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Working with the NHS
- Author:
- WISTOW Gerald
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 1, April 1996, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Joint arrangements between hospitals and social services for discharging patients are still unsatisfactory in many areas, with tensions between the competing demands of cost-effectiveness and thorough assessments of service users' needs. Reports on two recent studies which show things are improving and identify key areas for change.
Planning to take part: a training pack for voluntary and community groups on participation in the planning of community care
- Authors:
- OSBORN Averil, WISTOW Gerald
- Publisher:
- Age Concern Scotland, University of Leeds. Nuffield Institute for Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 8 booklets in pack.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Training pack aimed at voluntary, community and user groups that want to influence the shape of community care services and support in their area. Designed for use with a facilitator. Contains 2 course sessions, accompanied by overhead transparencies.
Continuing health care: the local development of policies and eligibility criteria
- Authors:
- LEWIS Helen, WISTOW Gerald, ABBOTT Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 7(6), December 1999, pp.455-463.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In 1995 the Department of Health issued guidance on continuing health care following the health service commissioner's finding against Leeds Health Authority for failing to provide long-term care. Under this guidance, health authorities were required to agree continuing health care policies and eligibility criteria with fundholders and local authorities. This study investigates the extent to which the drafting of local policies and criteria, within the framework of national guidance, led to consistency between health authorities. Discusses the results.