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A place for support: new policies for informal carers in long-term programmes
- Author:
- SCHUNK Michaela
- Journal article citation:
- Benefits, 28, April 2000, pp.22-25.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
Reviews policy trends for informal carers which have been implemented in various countries between 1996 - 1998. The article focuses on respite care and direct payments for carers of older ill and disabled adults.
Better care, higher standards: a local charter for people aged 18 or over who need support or care because of old age, long-term illness or disability
- Author:
- WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- West Berkshire Council
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- Newbury
Aims to provide standards for long term care in West Berkshire, covering issues such as provision of services, assessment and care planning, housing, independence, health care, benefits and complaints procedures. Contents include: understanding and responding to your needs; helping people stay independent; finding a suitable place to live; getting the right health care; helping carers to care.