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The articulation of theory and practice: critique and resistance in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Authors:
- SULLIVAN Martin, MUNFORD Robyn
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 13(2), April 1998, pp.183-198.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article reviews the theorisation of disability and its practical consequence in the articulation, development and implementation of disability policy in New Zealand. It describes some current debates. Explores the emancipatory potential of current disability theorising by analysing strategies adopted by disabled people as a response to recent policy developments in the health and disability field.
Holistic solutions
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.8.99, 1999, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Asks what happens when a client's behaviour means home care agencies will not work with him. A social workers explains to the author how she was faced with the problem of whether to admit a man with multiple sclerosis and severe depression to a specialist home, and so compromise his valued independence.
Access to assessment: the perspectives of practitioners, disabled people and carers
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Recent community care legislation means that disabled people must undergo an eligibility test in order to access an assessment of their needs. A study exploring access to the assessment procedures used by two local authority social services departments. The study - based on observations of social workers' assessment practice and interviews with disabled people and carers.
Where to now?
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.9.96, 1996, p.25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author argues that community care assessments are a crucial element in working towards a society where disabled people can participate and have full human rights.
Community care: rights to services
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, October 1998, pp.144-145.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
In a brief article written from the perspective of a service user, the Legal Services Agency sets out rights to community care services in Scotland.
Respite - the way forward in Kent
- Authors:
- NOBLE David, BATEMAN Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Kent Journal of Practice Research, 1(3), September 1997, pp.16-27.
In 1993, the Kent Action for Respite Choice KARC carried out a research project which assessed the provision of respite services in Kent for disabled people and their carers. The results of the research indicated a lack of information concerning the availability of respite and a lack of assessment for services, which meant that a number of individuals were being denied access to respite breaks. As a result of the project in January 1995, KARC began a new research project which was funded by Kent Social Services and East Kent Health Authority. The aims of the research were to establish a common understanding of the principles of respite; identify the respite needs of disabled people and carers in Kent; identify the resources required to meet needs and to make flexible and innovative recommendations. Outlines how the project has approached and draws conclusions and recommendations from the results obtained.
Disabled children and developing countries
- Editors:
- ZINKIN Pam, McCONACHIE Helen
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 249p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Aimed at professionals working in developing countries. Includes chapters on: prevalence of disability in the developing world; services for disabled children; the evaluation of interventions; early intervention in developing countries; surgery and disabled children; early identification of disabilities; responding to special needs through teacher development; violence and disabled children; rights not charity; and disability programmes in the community.
Disabled people have rights: final report on a two year project funded by the Nuffield Provincial Hospitals Trust
- Authors:
- KEEP John, CLARKSON Jill
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 66p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research report focusing on community care provision for disabled people, and in particular on needs assessment and subsequent provision of services, including home care and aids and adaptations. Also looks at legal and financial responsibilities and social services complaints procedures.
The code of practice for sheltered housing and related support for older persons in the community
- Author:
- THE CENTRE FOR SHELTERED HOUSING STUDIES
- Publisher:
- Centre for Sheltered Housing Studies
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Worcester
The standards within the code of practice encompass key issues associated with the provision of for sheltered housing and support for older people, including equal opportunities and diversity, the fostering of independence and the promotion of individual rights an choices. The most recent version of the code has aimed to ensure best value principles, together with the government's agenda for the provision of services for older people. Compliance with the code enables providers to demonstrate that they fully comply with the proposed national common standards framework to be applied within the 'Supporting People' regime.
Giving carers the right to claim support
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Reportage, 6(2), March 2000, p.4.
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
Looks at a government backed private member's bill which is seeking to extend the rights of carers.