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Another month, another national strategy
- Author:
- HILL Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- NCVO News, 96, July 1998, p.9.
- Publisher:
- National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Looks at the Government's latest national strategy 'Giving older people a voice' and goes behind the rhetoric to find out what older people in one pilot area, Newcastle upon Tyne, really want.
The National Assistance (Assessment of Resources)(Amendment No.2) Regulations 1998
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
1. Charges for residential accommodation: CRAG amendment no.9; 2. National assistance (sums for personal requirements) and (assessment of resources) regulations 1998
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Circular outlining amendments to be made from 6 April 1998 to the charging assessment rules local authorities apply in respect of adults placed in residential accommodation as a consequence of amendments to the Regulations. Also revises guidance in the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG), and other guidance. Part 2 sets out the revised personal expenses allowances from 6 April 1998 for people provided with residential accommodation under Part III of the National Assistance Act 1948. Part 3 provides other guidance on good practice and the Sefton judgment.
Care management study: report on national data; mapping and evaluation of care management arrangements for older people and those with mental health problems
- Authors:
- CHALLIS David, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 74p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report presenting the findings from part of a national survey of care management arrangements. Forms part of a three-phase programme of research aiming to provide a mapping and evaluation of care management arrangements for older people and people with mental health problems.
A question of good practice? Community care law and occupational therapists
- Author:
- MANDELSTAM Michael
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(8), August 1998, pp.351-358.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Occupational therapists working in social services departments and delivering community care continue to be subject to anxiety about the legality of some of their actions. This article considers aspects of relevant legislation decisions of the law courts and recommendations of the local ombudsmen.
Promoting choice
- Author:
- HIRST Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.98, 1998, p.1.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author comments on how the burgeoning independent care sector faces the challenge - to make its commitment to offering more choices and independence to its service users a reality in practice.
Push me pull you
- Authors:
- BROWNING David, BROWN Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.98, 1998, pp.2-3.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors assess the results of the first wave of privatisation of long term care.
Economic realities
- Author:
- MICKELBOROUGH Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.98, 1998, p.5.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that the ideologically driven conversion to market-led policies has benefited consumers, leading to a pragmatic acceptance of its place in care provision.
Myths of minority care
- Author:
- CARLISLE Daloni
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.3.98, 1998, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on two new reports which question the services on offer to black and minority ethnic people and debunk some of the enduring myths about provision for a growing section of the community.
Blockage in the system
- Author:
- NAZARKO Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 4.2.98, 1998, p.32.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Discusses the system for assessing and purchasing care for older people who are not well enough to return home. Argues that there need not be a bed-blocking crisis whilst nursing homes are underused.