This paper looks in more depth at the role of assistive technology (AT) in supporting independence. It examines the place of AT in the current policy context and describes the current evidence to demonstrate how AT can support independence. It analyses the current obstacles to progress and explains how change can be introduced. New assistive technology can play a vital role in supporting the ways in which millions of older or disabled people can maintain or regain their independence. It also has the potential to modernise the way in which many aspects of health and social care are currently delivered to the benefit of users, carers, service providers and the taxpayer.
This paper looks in more depth at the role of assistive technology (AT) in supporting independence. It examines the place of AT in the current policy context and describes the current evidence to demonstrate how AT can support independence. It analyses the current obstacles to progress and explains how change can be introduced. New assistive technology can play a vital role in supporting the ways in which millions of older or disabled people can maintain or regain their independence. It also has the potential to modernise the way in which many aspects of health and social care are currently delivered to the benefit of users, carers, service providers and the taxpayer.
Subject terms:
independence, information technology, older people, physical disabilities, social care provision, user participation, access to services, assistive technology, health care;
Provides guidance on the integration of health authority and local authority roles in providing community equipment such as equipment for home nursing, daily living and communication. Outlines how to meet users' needs at different stages in their lives, how services are going to be integrated, how they will be funded and targets for implementation, with a list of useful contacts and resources.
Provides guidance on the integration of health authority and local authority roles in providing community equipment such as equipment for home nursing, daily living and communication. Outlines how to meet users' needs at different stages in their lives, how services are going to be integrated, how they will be funded and targets for implementation, with a list of useful contacts and resources.
Subject terms:
local authorities, mobility aids, mobility impairment, older people, physical disabilities, resource allocation, assistive technology, children, health authorities;
This book charts the change, critically evaluating progress, take-up, inclusion and access to direct payments by different user groups. With contributions from campaigners, academics, practitioners, direct payment users and personal assistants, the book: provides an overview of the history of direct payments; presents findings from key research into direct payments and disabled people, older people, carers, people with mental health problems, people with learning difficulties and disabled children; discusses the implementation and development of direct payments provision; compares developments in the UK with those in North America.
This book charts the change, critically evaluating progress, take-up, inclusion and access to direct payments by different user groups. With contributions from campaigners, academics, practitioners, direct payment users and personal assistants, the book: provides an overview of the history of direct payments; presents findings from key research into direct payments and disabled people, older people, carers, people with mental health problems, people with learning difficulties and disabled children; discusses the implementation and development of direct payments provision; compares developments in the UK with those in North America.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, service uptake, service users, access to services, carers, children, direct payments, evaluation;
Part of a 6 volume package containing all the guidance issued by the Social Work Services Group and the Social Work Services Inspectorate of the Scottish Office to local authorities from 1967 which is still in force. All other circulars and guidance issued by the SWSG since that date have been cancelled. All the volumes are designed to be updated when new circulars are issued. This volume contains sections 3-10 on community care. These are: choice of accommodation; commissioning and purchasing; complaints; dementia; disabled people; day services; domiciliary care; and health.
Part of a 6 volume package containing all the guidance issued by the Social Work Services Group and the Social Work Services Inspectorate of the Scottish Office to local authorities from 1967 which is still in force. All other circulars and guidance issued by the SWSG since that date have been cancelled. All the volumes are designed to be updated when new circulars are issued. This volume contains sections 3-10 on community care. These are: choice of accommodation; commissioning and purchasing; complaints; dementia; disabled people; day services; domiciliary care; and health.
Subject terms:
local authorities, nursing homes, older people, physical disabilities, purchaser-provider split, residential care, social services, care homes, community care, commissioning, day services, dementia, health care;