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Social care practice handbook
- Authors:
- LEONARD CHESHIRE, SOCIAL CARE ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Leonard Cheshire,|Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- ca. 254p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource covers all aspects of dealing with clients in health care, social care, home car, day care and short-term residential and day-care settings, including fundamental basics, such as respecting clients rights and effective communication. Includes a code of ethics and policy on equal opportunities.
Does the NHS deserve a golden celebration
- Authors:
- HIRST Judy, WELLARD Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.7.98, 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As the NHS celebrates its 50th anniversary, the authors reflect on the service it offers and examines the experiences of vulnerable social groups.
Making the connections: the final report on transport and social exclusion
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 147p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the links between social exclusion, transport and the location of services. It is particularly focused on access to those opportunities that have the most impact on life-chances, such as work, learning and healthcare. People may not be able to access services as a result of social exclusion. For example, they may be restricted in their use of transport by low incomes, or because bus routes do not run to the right places. Age and disability can also stop people driving and using public transport. Problems with transport provision and the location of services can reinforce social exclusion. They prevent people from accessing key local services or activities, such as jobs, learning, healthcare, food shopping or leisure. Problems can vary by type of area (for example urban or rural) and for different groups of people, such as disabled people, older people or families with children. The effects of road traffic also disproportionately impact on socially excluded areas and individuals through pedestrian accidents, air pollution, noise and the effect on local communities of busy roads cutting through residential areas.
The uphill struggle: services for deaf and hard of hearing people-issues of equality participation and access
- Authors:
- HARRIS Jennifer, BAMFORD Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(7), December 2001, pp.969-979.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article focuses upon the ways in which deaf and hard of hearing people are excluded from participation in society. Focuses on ordinary expectations that members of society have in terms of participating as citizens and performing socially sanctioned, adult roles. The roles of 'citizens', 'employee', 'parent' and 'patient' are discussed. The data illustrate the organisation and delivery of services can undermine, rather than facilitate, the performance of these roles. Argues that despite policy emphasis on social inclusion, current services and legislation fail to provide a firm basis for the full participation of deaf and hard of hearing people in British society.
Legislation to counter discrimination against persons with disabilities: report drawn up by the Working Group on Legislation against Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities
- Author:
- STEINMEYER Heinz-Dietrich
- Publisher:
- Council of Europe
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 74p.
- Place of publication:
- Strasbourg
Reviews legislation against discrimination on the grounds of disability in European Union member countries, with reference to such areas as education, mobility , accessibility, employment, health care, sport and leisure. Identifies three means of achieving equality of opportunity: anti-discrimination law, preferential treatment and compensatory measures.
Health-related resources for black and minority ethnic groups
- Author:
- HEALTH EDUCATION AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Health Education Authority
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 219p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at all those concerned with commissioning, purchasing or providing health care services for black and minority ethnic groups. Lists books, video's, audio cassettes, and packs.Contains resources which: promote healthy lifestyles, inform about health services and how to use them, and are concerned with particular conditions and diseases. Also includes training resources. Includes listings on: access to health services; alcohol; ante/post natal care; communications (including interpreting/translating); contraceptives; death and dying; environmental health; equal opportunities; female genital mutilation/circumcision; HIV/AIDS; immunisation; learning difficulties; mental health; nutrition; older people; child care; disability; refugees; religion; sickle cell; Tay Sachs disease; Thalassaemia; travellers; and women's health.