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Wheelchair and seating services modernisation: action plan
- Author:
- NHS SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This plan lays out the direction of travel for the Wheelchair and Seating Services (WSS) in Scotland over a 3-year period. It forms a programme of service modernisation, introducing service and practice change in keeping with patient-centred approaches. These are core to the Scottish Government’s commitment to developing health services with patients and service users as partners.
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.
A study of the difficulties disabled people have when using everyday consumer products
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Trade and Industry,
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Trade and Industry
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 92p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
This study aims to identify the nature of the problems that disabled people have with consumer products and to determine what characteristics and capabilities should be measured. It will be used to focus further research aimed at developing suitable strength, physical and cognitive data for use by designers, to assist them to develop everyday products that can be used by as wide a range of disabled people as possible.
The disability handbook: a handbook on the care needs and mobility requirements likely to arise from various disabilities and chronic illnesses
- Editors:
- AYLWARD Mansel, DEWIS Peter, SCOTT Tim
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Social Security
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 1v.,looseleaf.
- Place of publication:
- London
Compiled by doctors working within the Department of Social Security to help staff who take decisions and advise on Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.
Guide to integrating community equipment services
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides guidance on the integration of health authority and local authority roles in providing community equipment such as equipment for home nursing, daily living and communication. Outlines how to meet users' needs at different stages in their lives, how services are going to be integrated, how they will be funded and targets for implementation, with a list of useful contacts and resources.
Planning and access for disabled people: a good practice guide
- Author:
- DRIVERS JONAS
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 112p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The primary objective of this guide is to ensure the Town and Country Planning system in England successfully and consistently delivers inclusive environments as an integral part of the development process. An inclusive environment is one that can be used by everyone, regardless of age, gender or disability. This guide: provides guidance, information and examples of good practice, relevant to all participants in the development and planning process local authorities, developers, occupiers, investors, access groups and disability organisations; introduces and explains the relevant legislation and policy frameworks, and in particular how the process of town planning must take a pre-eminent role in delivering inclusive environments; describes how local planning authorities can put in place appropriate planning policies and development control processes and suggests ways in which these can be best implemented and enforced; describes how developers, occupiers and investors can actively contribute to the delivery of inclusive environments; outlines the economic and social benefits of inclusive environments; and signposts other relevant literature and provides useful contacts.
Inclusive mobility: a guide to best practice on access to pedestrian and transport infrastructure
- Author:
- OXLEY Philip
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Transport
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 164p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Government is committed to comprehensive civil rights for disabled people. An integrated transport policy, which encompasses accessible public transport, public transport infrastructure and a barrier-free pedestrian environment is fundamentally important to delivering that commitment. Particular measures dealt with include footways and pedestrian access, tactile paving surfaces, bus stops, access to transport related buildings, signage.
Older people: their transport needs and requirements; summary report
- Author:
- ATKINS W.S
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summary of a report presenting the findings of an investigation into the transport needs of older people. Aim of the study was to audit current and future needs, taking into account future demographic changes. Surveys existing research and presents its own findings from findings from focus groups and a household survey. Found that key issues include accessibility, safety, cost and availability. Makes recommendations for future policy and practice.
Older people: their transport needs and requirements
- Author:
- ATKINS W.S
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 105p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents the findings of an investigation into the transport needs of older people. Aim of the study was to audit current and future needs, taking into account future demographic changes. Surveys existing research and presents its own findings from findings from focus groups and a household survey. Found that key issues include accessibility, safety, cost and availability. Makes recommendations for future policy and practice.