British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(3), March 1995, pp.98-102.
Publisher:
Sage
Focuses on the occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in physical disability teams in a social services department and the service they provide to black clients. Assesses how effectively they were meeting their obligations, under the Race Relations Act 1976 and the city's equal opportunities policy. Looks at the features of policy and practice which inhibit occupational therapists in responding to black people.
Focuses on the occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in physical disability teams in a social services department and the service they provide to black clients. Assesses how effectively they were meeting their obligations, under the Race Relations Act 1976 and the city's equal opportunities policy. Looks at the features of policy and practice which inhibit occupational therapists in responding to black people.
Subject terms:
local government, occupational therapists, needs, physical disabilities, service users, social services, social care provision, black and minority ethnic people, equal opportunities, evaluation;
Looks at the work of the Public Law Project. The London-based project, designed as a free service for disadvantaged people seeking judicial review, has been handling increasing numbers of inquiries about community care.
Looks at the work of the Public Law Project. The London-based project, designed as a free service for disadvantaged people seeking judicial review, has been handling increasing numbers of inquiries about community care.
Subject terms:
legal proceedings, local government, needs, older people, physical disabilities, social care provision, community care, complaints;
Practice: Social Work in Action, 7(1), 1995, pp.5-18.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Reviews the literature on housing and disability from a civil rights perspective. Presents strong evidence that housing cannot be ignored by social workers if they are to be effective in the provision of genuine community care. It argues for an increased involvement of social workers in this field as they have the skills that could benefit disabled people and because of the evidence that if it is left to occupational therapists and district council officials, there will be a disregard of the 'civil rights' perspective. Finally, suggests specific ways in which social workers could work effectively with disabled people to enable them to live independently.
Reviews the literature on housing and disability from a civil rights perspective. Presents strong evidence that housing cannot be ignored by social workers if they are to be effective in the provision of genuine community care. It argues for an increased involvement of social workers in this field as they have the skills that could benefit disabled people and because of the evidence that if it is left to occupational therapists and district council officials, there will be a disregard of the 'civil rights' perspective. Finally, suggests specific ways in which social workers could work effectively with disabled people to enable them to live independently.
Subject terms:
housing, housing departments, local government, physical disabilities, rights, social services, social workers, therapies, therapy and treatment, community care, empowerment;