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Equipment for older or disabled people and the law
- Author:
- MANDELSTAM Michael
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 550p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explains the provision, both in law and practice, of equipment and home adaptations to assist older or disabled people in daily living. Characterised by ill defined statutory responsibilities and terminology, and an under developed consumer retail market, the system of provision has long been recognised as chaotic and confusing for professionals and public alike. This book aims to focus on these weaknesses and attempt to promote better practice, as well as to assist people to understand the law when things go wrong.
Home comforts: home support for disabled older people
- Author:
- BEATTIE Alistair
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 24p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the needs of older disabled people in London, the care and support they do or do not receive, and at aids and adaptations available from the London Boroughs.
Children and young people requiring home assisted ventilation in the South of England: incidence, receipt of care support and components of the care package
- Authors:
- WHILE Alison E., COCKETT Andrea M., LEWIS Samantha
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 18(3), June 2004, pp.207-217.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The study found an increasing number of ventilator dependent children and young people living at home. Almost three quarters of the sample had a physical disability as a result of or in addition to their primary diagnosis. There was wide variation in the amount of paid care supporting these families which appeared unrelated to the level of ventilatory dependence. Nurses working in community children's teams or hospital outreach teams were the most frequent care organisers and care managers. The majority of the care packages were funded by Health Authorities.
Delivering housing adaptations
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 31, 12.3.03, 2003, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Explains government guidance issued to social services department to help former patients be discharged to safe and supportive environments.
Proceed with caution: practice panel staff from Leeds primary care trust and Leeds social services
- Authors:
- DAWSON Jackie, RYAN Mick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.12.02, 2002, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Considers the case of a disabled man in care whose sister is determined to look after him in her home. His ability to make an informed choice is critical; psychiatric opinion may be needed if capacity is in question. If there is a lack of capacity, guardianship may be considered. The involvement of the intermediate care team would enable any potential rehabilitation issues to be tackled. This meeting would enable all professionals to highlight concerns and potential problems, should equipment and social care not be in place.
The market potential for smart homes
- Authors:
- PRAGNELL Mark, SPENCE Lorna, MOORE Roger
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 38p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- York
Looks at whether there is a potential mass market for technology to improve home care for elderly and disabled people. Surveys consumers' attitudes and finds that there is a potential market, providing the price is right, although potential manufacturers so far show little interest. Suggests that future technological advances and scale economies from the American market may encourage development in this area.
Housing options for disabled people
- Editor:
- BULL Ruth
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 278p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the processes involved in rehousing or adapting existing accommodation for disabled people. Identifies the professionals involved and highlights the roles of occupational therapists. Also looks at: innovative ways of working out solutions to problems; user centred services; multidisciplinary cooperation to overcome problems; principles of good practice in adapting existing property; effective planning of a new housing project, from choosing the site to completion; and improving housing stock through government legislation and local planning department practices.
Disability
- Author:
- KEEP John
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, April 1997, pp.40-42.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
The length of time disabled people have to wait for adaptations to their homes is legendary. The article presents new research which examines ways of improving co-operation between agencies and listening to disabled people themselves, in order to make independent living in the community a reality.
Disability-related costs and charges for community care
- Author:
- KESTENBAUM Ann
- Publisher:
- Disablement Income Group
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 76p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from a project aiming to develop and recommend a basis for considering an individual's disability related costs, which would balance the need to take these outgoings into account when assessing that person's ability to pay community care charges against the need to minimise both extra local authority administration costs and the need for assessment procedures.
Funding and managing the adaptation of owner occupied homes for people with physical disabilities
- Authors:
- MACKINTOSH Sheila, LEATHER Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 2(4), July 1994, pp.229-239.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Adapted housing is an important element of community care for people with physical disabilities. Draws on the findings of several research studies to assess the implementation of the new disabled facilities grant introduced in 1990.