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Growing old in the countryside: national conference calls for action
- Authors:
- HUBLEY John, HUBLEY P.,
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged/Rural Development Commission
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Briefing paper summarising the findings of a national conference on services for older people living in rural areas, where unequal distribution of resources has led to lack of services.
Domiciliary care: a survey of the independent sector in South Glamorgan
- Authors:
- UNIVERSITY OF WALES, CARDIFF. School of Social and Administrative Studies
- Publisher:
- University of Wales, Cardiff. School of Social and Administrative Studies
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 105p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Report containing findings of a survey of independent providers of domiciliary care operating in South Glamorgan.
Growing old in the countryside: resource allocation system and rural areas
- Authors:
- HUBLEY John, HUBLEY P
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report using government statistics to demonstrate how less money is made available for elderly people who live in rural areas than for their counterparts living elsewhere because it is assumed both that people in rural areas are less likely to need help, and that the amount needed for their care will be lower. Contains chapters on: life in the countryside; resource allocation systems and rural areas; the size of the older population; prospects for local government spending; social services and community care; availability of services for older people; health in rural areas; and improving housing.
Community care: the independent sector
- Author:
- BARODAWALA S.
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 21.9.96, 1996, pp.740-743.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
The independent sector, which consists of the voluntary and private sectors, is a vital element in supporting older people in the community. This article looks at the role of the two sectors and highlights the main organisations involved in the support and care for older people in the community.
The right staff to fit the bill
- Author:
- NAZARKO Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 31.7.96, 1996, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
In the first of a series of articles exploring a campaign for an Older Persons Bill of Rights, the author examines why older people are not receiving assessments from properly trained and qualified nursing staff.
A matter of choice
- Author:
- FRANCIS Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.7.96, 1996, p.21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author reports on one local health authority, Cambridgeshire and Huntington, which has willingly handed over the cash to help Cambridgeshire SSD to move elderly clients out of long-stay hospitals and support them in the community.
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.
Why regulate: regulating residential care for elderly people
- Authors:
- DAY Patricia, KLEIN Rudolf, REDMAYNE Sharon
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 57p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Study looking at how well the current system of regulating residential care homes for older people is working. Outlines the role of local authorities in regulation, looking specifically at inspection units. Analyses strengths and weaknesses identified by the regulators and providers, and sets out options for change. Also looks at the wider issue of regulation as an instrument of public policy.
An exploration of the responses of a social services department to the needs of black disabled elders
- Author:
- CULLEN Mary
- Publisher:
- Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 52p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Surbiton
Research study carried out in a Midlands town within the context of care in the community and taking into account the views of service users.
A service in transition: the report of an inspection of local authority home help services for older people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office. Social Work Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 83p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Report of a Scotland-wide inspection of home help services for older people in both urban and rural areas. Includes recommendations for service improvements.