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Evaluation of training support programme: elderly people; summary report; second phase of the study
- Authors:
- ABRAHAM Frances, et al
- Publisher:
- Tavistock Institute
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Phase 2 of a research project assessing the impact of the Training Support Grant and the effect it is having on the quality of care for elderly people. Phase 2 looks in particular at different strategies in the usage of the TSP and the influences shaping these.
Carers, not chars
- Author:
- KELLY Des
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.11.91, 1991, pp.14.-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Night care assistants in elderly people's homes are among the worst-paid and most under-valued of all staff in residential care.
Investing in the future
- Author:
- BOND Meg
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.5.91, 1991, pp.21-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Offers advice on recruiting staff to work in homes for elderly people, including using informal visits and group introductions to the home.
Review of seven residential homes for elderly mentally infirm people in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 60p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
A first review of the first seven homes for elderly mentally infirm people, which were opened in Northern Ireland between 1970 and 1982. Highlights similarities and dissimilarities in operation and details issues for consideration by social services management and staff at the homes. Makes suggestions for improvements, but concludes that the homes are successful and have resulted in a caring residential environment.
An induction programme
- Authors:
- MABON George, comp
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A programme developed by the Hampshire Independent Care Homes Project Group within the National Institute for Social Work's "Training for Care Staff Development Programme" and subsequently adopted by the Registered Care Homes Association (Hampshire).
Open door on closure plans
- Author:
- MALLINSON Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 15.11.91, 1991, p.14.
Faced with the closure of a residential home, the personal needs of staff, service users and relatives are crucial.
Homes are for living in
- Author:
- WATT Stuart
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 15.11.91, 1991, p.6.
A brief look at the move towards using residential homes as a base for multi-purpose resource centres offering a combination of residential care, respite care, domiciliary care and day, and the problems inherent in such moves.
An army under siege
- Author:
- CERVI Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.7.91, 1991, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at concerns within SSD inspection units, and NAIRO about lack of staffing and financial resources to cope with the demands being placed up such units.
Elder care: family training and support
- Author:
- BARUSCH Amanda Smith
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 203p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Newbury Park, CA
Practical text on developing, implementing and evaluating training and support programmes for carers, as well as for staff in social work, health care and psychology.
Project 90: national vocational qualifications in the care sector pilot project; evaluation document
- Author:
- SUFFOLK. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work. Caring in Homes Initiative
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Evaluates a pilot exercise in preparing both home-care and residential care staff for work place assessment using national standards and criteria.