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Councils criticised for disappointing progress on direct payments
- Author:
- FRUIN David
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 7(2), December 2000, pp.34-38.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Summarises the findings of the recent report, ' New Directions for Independent Living' , by the Social Services Inspectorate.
New directions for independent living: inspection of independent living arrangements for younger disabled people
- Author:
- FRUIN David
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 76p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a national programme of inspection of local authority arrangements for supporting independent living for younger disabled people. Ten councils were chosen to be broadly representative of all English councils. The inspections focused on: how independence for disabled people is being promoted; direct payments and other support; assessment and care management processes; principles; information; equality of opportunity; and management arrangements.