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- Author:
- WREN Jen
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Management, 30, Autumn 1999, pp.8-9.
The implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act could mean the biggest overhaul of services seen in local government for many years. Explains some of the implications and how local authorities can achieve some real results.
Sight and sound
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.8.99, 1999, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a project in Westminster which is helping people with autism by putting communication at the centre of individually-tailored programmes. At the core of communication is the development of visual and audio skills.
Charges for residential accommodation: CRAG amendment no. 10; National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) Regulations 1999
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 150p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Circular making minor amendments to the CRAG guide; setting out the revised personal expenses allowances from 12 April 1999 for people provided with residential accommodation under Part III of the National Assistance Act 1948; and providing a complete replacement of CRAG incorporating amendments 5-9 as well as containing sidelined paragraphs which constitute amendment 10. The covering circulars which accompanied the original guidance and amendments 5-9 are reproduced in a revised annex H to CRAG.
Index, sources and derivation of key indicators of local authority social services: October 2000
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document discusses the data sources in general terms and gives information about the treatment of missing data and classification of authorities used in the key indicators graphical system.
From expectations to experiences: revisiting the views of the voluntary sector on the Children (Scotland) Act 1995
- Author:
- MILLEN Dianne
- Publisher:
- Children in Scotland
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Outlines the results of consultations with voluntary organisations and local government authorities in Scotland. The report aims to establish what priorities voluntary organisations have in relation to he implementation of the Act, and what new responsibilities are acquired by the result of the Act.
End of the road for independence?
- Author:
- KESTENBAUM Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.10.99, 1999, p.24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article examines the changing face of care for disabled people and argues that health and local authorities must work together to provide a flexible service which preserves user autonomy.
Case threatens direct payments
- Author:
- HUNTER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.8.99, 1999, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
An industrial tribunal recently ruled that local authorities - not disabled people - are the employers of personal assistants. Asks what this will mean for direct payments schemes and disabled people's independence.
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.
Services to change
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.6.99, 1999, p.26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how agencies and councils are trying to improve care for ethnic minority families with disabled children by developing culturally appropriate services.
Inspection of services to support disabled adults in their parenting role: Cornwall County Council; May 1999
- Authors:
- GOODINGE S., BARWOOD A
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate. West Inspecti
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol