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Working partnerships? A critique of the process of multi-agency working in services to disabled children with complex health care needs
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, WATSON Debby, ABBOTT David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(2), April 2004, pp.24-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Recent government policies in relation to children stress the importance of service integration and partnership working, with particular emphasis on combating social exclusion. With reference to findings from a three year empirical study, this article examines some key elements of the process of multi-agency working in services for disabled children with complex health care needs. Highlights some of the barriers to effective partnerships and lists some pointers for policy and practice.
Under strain? Exploring the troubled relationship between health and social care
- Authors:
- GLENDINNING Caroline, HUDSON Bob, MEANS Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 25(4), August 2005, pp.245-251.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Relationships between the NHS and social care services over the past 25 years have a poor history. This article examines the strategies that have been used by central government and by local NHS and social care organizations to overcome difficulties of service co-ordination in relation to services for older people and disabled adults. The article is written from the perspective of the NHS. The authors conclude that policies reflecting 'networked' modes of governance may stand the best chance of success, although evidence of improved impact and outcomes still remains scarce.
Direct payments in action: implementation by social services departments in England
- Author:
- JORDAN Claire
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Direct payments can greatly improve disabled people’s quality of life by offering increased control, flexibility and choice. Despite this, take-up of direct payments has so far been relatively low. Department of Health figures for 2003 show 12,585 people using direct payments, with take-up in some areas much higher than in others. This survey aimed to identify what social service departments saw as the barriers to using direct payments effectively.
Working together: multi-agency working in services to disabled children with complex health care needs and their families; a literature review
- Authors:
- WATSON Debby, et al
- Publisher:
- Handsel Trust
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Children with complex health care needs and their families have the same range of needs for services and support as other disabled children. But they also have additional care needs. Almost thirty years of research has consistently shown that families with disabled children would prefer the many agencies that they encounter to work together more effectively. Since 1997, a strong policy emphasis on the importance of ‘joined-up’ working has promoted the benefits of partnerships. In response, many projects and services have been established throughout the UK that aim to implement better joint work whilst improving quality of life for this group of children and their families. There is, however, a notable lack of information about the nature of multi-agency services for children with complex health care needs.
Making a difference?: exploring the impact of multi-agency working on disabled children with complex health care needs, their families and the professionals who support them
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, ABBOTT David, WATSON Debby
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 84p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Almost thirty years of research has consistently shown that families with disabled children would prefer the many agencies that they encounter to work together more effectively. Since 1997, a strong policy emphasis on the importance of ‘joined-up’ working has promoted the benefits of partnerships. In response, many projects and services have been established throughout the UK that aim to implement better joint work whilst improving quality of life for this group of children and their families. There is, however, a notable lack of information about the nature of multi-agency services for children with complex health care needs. And, crucially, the impact that these partnerships have on families and children.
Let me be me: a handbook for managers and staff working with disabled children and their families
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The improvement handbook has been designed for managers and staff who work with disabled children and their families, across different agencies and disciplines. Individual services and agencies can use it to improve their own services. But, the most effective way to use the change pack is for managers and professionals from different agencies and disciplines to use it to review and develop services together. Families said that very often it was better co-ordination between different professionals and agencies that would make the biggest difference to the quality of their lives.
Together from the start: practical guidance for professionals working with disabled children (birth to third birthday) and their families
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Announces the guidance issued jointly by the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health. It is concerned with the initial assessment of need; co-ordination of multiagency support for families; better information and access for families Improved professional knowledge and skills; service review and development; and partnership across agencies and geographical boundaries.
Service co-ordination: professionals' views on the role of a multi-agency service co-ordinator for children with disabilities
- Author:
- BEATTIE Anette
- Publisher:
- Handsel Trust
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 36p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This review examines the literature pertaining to disabled children and their families. It also examines coordinating strategies and the role of the service co-ordinator for children with disabilities and other issues concerning inter professional collaboration.
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.
Children's trusts: statutory guidance on inter-agency cooperation to improve well-being of children, young people and their families
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 48p.p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance on inter-agency co-operation, issued under section 10 of the Children Act 2004, reflects the experience of developing Children's Trust arrangements since the publication of Every Child Matters. The guidance supplements the Statutory Guidance on inter-agency cooperation to improve wellbeing of children: children's trusts (2005).