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Budget cuts deflate enthusiasm for new supported housing scheme
- Author:
- HUNTER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.3.03, 2003, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how local councils are now being asked to cut costs in Supporting People projects, despite government guarantees that funding would be met in full.
A response to the best value review of direct payments in Wiltshire undertaken by disabled people
- Author:
- MACFARLANE Ann
- Journal article citation:
- MCC Building Knowledge for Integrated Care, 10(4), October 2002, pp.45-48.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The author, an independent disability equality consultant examines the wider context in which the innovative Wiltshire user-controlled Best Value review of direct payments should be perceived, and directly challenges some current policy and practice.
User control in a best value review of direct payments project: a case study
- Author:
- EVANS Clare
- Journal article citation:
- MCC Building Knowledge for Integrated Care, 10(4), October 2002, pp.39-44.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Service users in Wiltshire have had the opportunity of demonstrating how they could undertake a user-controlled Best Value review including showing the variety of ways they chose to evaluate the service - in this case Direct Payments. Using the Best Value framework of the four Cs, they compared support services and costings with those in other local authority areas, designed consultation surveys and challenged care managers about their knowledge of the service. Learning from the project has implications for all those involved in social care Best Value reviews and the participation of users.
Extending direct payments to informal carers: some issues for local authorities
- Author:
- LEECE Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 14(2), June 2002, pp.31-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Carers and Disabled Children Act (200) has potential to fundamentally change carers services and the way they are delivered. This article examines the practical issues involved in the implementation of the Act, in terms of providing equitable services, defining terms, young carers and care package limits, local authority eligibility criteria and whether funding is adequate.
Juggling to keep within the law?
- Author:
- HALFORD John
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 13(1), July 1999, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Under increasing financial pressure, many local authorities have cut services for disabled people living in the community, increased charges for those services, or both. The author considers whether such strategies are lawful.
Local authorities' use of independent living money: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
When the original Independent Living Foundation (ILF) closed, the Government made additional money available to local authorities with their transitional community care grants. The Disablement Income Group has conducted a UK-wide investigation of how that additional money has been used and what change in disability policies and practices it has promoted.
Less money, more need
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.10.94, 1994, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A major new study by disability charity RADAR reveals a huge gap between the needs of people with disabilities and the ability of local authorities to meet those needs. Talks to staff and clients about the findings.
Equal opportunities and Europe: a checklist for councils
- Author:
- CHELIAH Ramani
- Publisher:
- Local Government Information Unit
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A checklist for local authorities when addressing the needs of the most disadvantaged in society, within a European context. Includes sections on: race, women, disability, gay men, lesbians, older people, and funds from Europe.
Schools morass
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.4.02, 2002, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the placement of disabled children in residential schools and why it brings into question the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Continuing care: NHS and local councils' responsibilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guidance on continuing care, mainly for older people, but also including all adults aged over eighteen requiring continuing NHS care as a result of illness or accidents. Continuing or long term care describes the care that people need over an extended period of time, as a result of disability, accident or illness to address both physical and mental health needs and may include both health and social services.