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Assistive technology and telecare: forging solutions for independent living
- Authors:
- BROWNSELL Andrew, BRADLEY David
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 88p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Assistive technology and telecare are of increasing importance in government policy on healthcare provision. This is reflected in the NHS Plan 2000, which suggested that 50% more people should be in receipt of assistive technology by 2004. This report provides a comprehensive review and analysis of current policy and practice, as well as making recommendations for the future. Based on user views and technological developments, the report: looks at the need for assistive technology and telecare; highlights background and previous trial developments, as well as the emerging policy environment; defines new generations of telecare equipment and provision; provides a detailed cost analysis which sets out the implications and costs associated with the widespread introduction of telecare;makes recommendations for future development and deployment.
The Human Rights Act: what are the implications for older people?; a Help the Aged seminar at Westminster on 13th September 2000
- Author:
- HELP THE AGED
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes a Help the Aged seminar held at Westminster on the thirteenth of September, 2000. Delegates agreed on the need for a greater awareness of the provisions of the Human Rights Act, and extensive training with specific guidelines for those working with older people. Topics addressed included; key concepts; implications of the Act; how the Act can help in practical situations; the role of Help the Aged.
Having a say: disabled children and effective partnership in decision making; section 1; the report
- Author:
- RUSSELL Philippa
- Publisher:
- Council for Disabled Children
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 93p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Builds on issues raised at a seminar held in 1996 looking at giving disabled children a voice in the services they receive. Considers a range of practice examples and policy initiatives, relevant literature and personal experiences of the wider membership of the Council for Disabled Children. Includes chapters on: obtaining a user's perspective on assessment; consulting the children; styles of communication (including play and multimedia); working with disabled children from minority ethnic groups; advocacy, self advocacy and representation; mutual support between disabled children; using quality circles; an educational perspective on listening to disabled children; the children's perspective on partnership with pupils; creating a positive learning environment; issues for health services; the legal framework for determining consent; sharing information; access to information and confidentiality; disabled children living away from home; involving users in research and consultation; and practical approaches to consulting disabled children on service development and review.