Looks at the governments progress so far in tackling poverty light of its fifth annual poverty report 'Opportunity for all'. Also highlights areas that are not included in the poverty indicators.
Looks at the governments progress so far in tackling poverty light of its fifth annual poverty report 'Opportunity for all'. Also highlights areas that are not included in the poverty indicators.
Subject terms:
older people, physical disabilities, policy, poverty, prevention, central government, children;
Children with special needs who attend mainstream schools have often had to endure discrimination which has left them excluded. Reports on how a proposed code of practice, backed by a recently passed act, looks set to change this state of affairs.
Children with special needs who attend mainstream schools have often had to endure discrimination which has left them excluded. Reports on how a proposed code of practice, backed by a recently passed act, looks set to change this state of affairs.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, school children, school exclusion, special education, children, disability discrimination, discrimination;
Discusses how an emphasis on performance ratings can result in schools not being as inclusive as they should. Argues that schools will need to be more inclusive if any move to base planning and delivery of children's services around schools is to be a success.
Discusses how an emphasis on performance ratings can result in schools not being as inclusive as they should. Argues that schools will need to be more inclusive if any move to base planning and delivery of children's services around schools is to be a success.
Subject terms:
looked after children, organisational structure, physical disabilities, schools, social exclusion, asylum seekers, children, educational performance;
Disabled people have welcomed the proposal in the social services White Paper to extend direct payments. Compares the government's proposals with those of the rest of Europe.
Disabled people have welcomed the proposal in the social services White Paper to extend direct payments. Compares the government's proposals with those of the rest of Europe.
Subject terms:
independence, local authority housing, physical disabilities, policy, central government, costs, direct payments, empowerment, government policy;
Respite services for people from ethnic minorities are thin on the ground. Investigates the factors that have left demand outstripping supply to such an extent.
Respite services for people from ethnic minorities are thin on the ground. Investigates the factors that have left demand outstripping supply to such an extent.
Subject terms:
multicultural approach, needs, older people, physical disabilities, short break care, social care provision, Alzheimers disease, carers, black and minority ethnic people, children, communication, cultural identity, equal opportunities;
As donor organs become more scarce, doctors are increasingly selective with the result that those with Down's syndrome are not chosen for surgery.
As donor organs become more scarce, doctors are increasingly selective with the result that those with Down's syndrome are not chosen for surgery.
Subject terms:
hospitals, medical treatment, patients, physical disabilities, hospital admission, quality of life, resource allocation, social care provision, decision making, Downs syndrome, discrimination, ethics, health care;