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In whose best interests?
- Author:
- McPHERSON B.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 22.9.88, 1988, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
In what circumstances should the removal of an elderly person from their own home be considered; what is the social worker's role; and why are the guardianship powers of the 1983 Mental Health Act underused?.
Enforced removal
- Author:
- McPHERSON B.
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 28.10.88, 1988, p.9.
Describes the removal of an elderly confused woman from sheltered housing to a private nursing home and highlights the ethical issues involved.
Nothing ventured - risk taking in community care
- Author:
- McPHERSON B.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 10.3.88, 1988, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The Weatherdale Unit, a joint Birmingham SSD/HA project aims to provide an assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support service to the elderly mentally infirm and their carers, based around a 12 bed unit offering respite and day care 7 days a week.