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The numbers game: black and minority ethnic elders and sheltered accommodation
- Author:
- JONES Adrian
- Publisher:
- Anchor Housing Trust
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 160p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Report exploring what black and minority ethnic elders in Bradford, London and the West Midlands know about sheltered housing, and what will govern and influence their demand for this type of accommodation in the future. Also covers the opinions and performance of local authorities, black housing associations, and mainstream providers of sheltered accommodation.
Local strategies for an ageing population
- Author:
- BENINGTON John
- Journal article citation:
- LGIU Equalities News, 21, July 1994, p.11.
The growth in the numbers and proportion of pensioners and very elderly people in Europe and the UK is altering the composition of the population, and changing the key client groups served by the welfare state. Reports on the work of a Local Authorities Research Consortium based at Warwick University which is developing and evaluating local inter-agency strategies for an ageing population.
Taking care
- Author:
- CARRINGTON Lucie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.7.94, 1994, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Last month a report from the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing Midwifery and Health Visiting revealed that cases of physical and verbal abuse in nursing homes make up more than one in four cases heard by the council's professional conduct committee. Looks at the need for more social services input and talks to local authorities who have instigated joint inspections.
Charges for residential accommodation: CRAG amendment no. 3
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Circular outlining amendments to the charging assessment rules local authorities apply in respect of adults in residential accommodation as a consequence of amendments to the Regulations.
Personal social services local authority statistics: residential accommodation for elderly and for younger physically handicapped people; local authority supported residents, year ending 31 March 1984. England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- n.p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Personal social services local authority statistics: residential accommodation for elderly and for younger physically disabled people; local authority supported residents, year ending 31 March 1993. England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 62p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
From social security to community care: the impact of the transfer of funding on local authorities; fourth quarter 1993/94 and full year report 1993/94
- Authors:
- KENNY Doreen, EDWARDS Phillip
- Publisher:
- Local Government Management Board
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 44p.,diags.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Luton
Report on a monitoring exercise of the transfer of funding packages for residential care from the Department of Social Security to local authorities. The study aimed to establish the basic patterns of spending and admissions arising from the transfer from the transfer of responsibilities; and to gather a body of data that would inform negotiations with central government on personal social services expenditure.
Charging for non-residential social care
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL WORK
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Charging for social care for adults in their homes or in day services is on the increase, and many issues are arising about practicalities, equity and likely effects. A survey by Sue Balloch for the local authority associations has shown a very varied picture and considerable confusion.
Personal social services local authority statistics: residential accommodation for elderly and for younger physically disabled people; all residents in local authority, voluntary and private homes, year ending 31 March 1988-31 March 1993. England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 83p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Implementing caring for people: the F factor; reasons why some older people choose residential care
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 80p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Study focusing on factors influencing older people's decisions on whether to go into residential care or stay at home with a package of home care services. Fieldwork was conducted in 7 local authorities between November 1993 and February 1994, with 80 older service users and carers taking part.