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Scottish Executive response to recommendations made in the report 'Moving forward: review of NHS wheelchair and seating services in Scotland'
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive.
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Scottish Executive welcomes the independent Review of the NHS Wheelchair and Seating Service, 'Moving Forward – Review of NHS Wheelchair and Seating Services in Scotland: March 2006', as a comprehensive critique of existing services from the viewpoint of users and carers. The Executive’s response addresses the 40 recommendations. A number of linked/parallel policy initiatives which support the implementation of recommendations have also been identified.
Victory over the doctors
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.5.07, 2007, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author looks at the case of a double amputee. Medics were convinced that residential care was the only option, but a hospital social worker was able to convince them that sheltered housing was a better option.
What can assistive technology offer disabled adults?
- Author:
- RESEARCH IN PRACTICE FOR ADULTS
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice for Adults
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
This briefing presents an overview of assistive technology and explains how it is a key component of the independence agenda, helping disabled people gain greater control over their social environment.