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Time for a service overhaul
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.4.00, 2000, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Investigates what the government is doing about the provision of equipment for disabled people.
Wage dilemma over jobs for disabled people
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.7.00, 2000, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Charities say that the minimum wage means they are struggling to afford therapeutic work. Asks if exemption would mean disabled people being exploited.
The direct route
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.9.99, 1999, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Direct payment schemes have been around for more than two and a half years and yet inconsistencies between local authorities are rife and take-up is low. Looks at the problems and solutions.
Room to move forward
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.11.98, 1998, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how although new proposals on welfare reform have been widely welcomed, disability campaigners argue that the package isn't as benevolent as it may first appear.
Conciliation or confrontation?
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.2.98, 1998, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Some disability groups are turning to civil disobedience to get their point across, accusing other campaigners of apathy. Assesses the impact of recent direct action.
Timely intervention
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 28, 29.1.03, 2003, pp.26-27..
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the idea of Time Banks, which are now being used by GPs and social care professionals to promote self-esteem and better health and well-being of marganised individuals. The idea began in the US, with participants depositing their time the bank by giving practical and support to others.