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Patient care in the community: community learning disability nursing; summary information for 2000-01: England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Statistics Division 2B
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Statistics on patient contacts with NHS community learning disability nurses in England.
You can make a difference: improving primary care services for disabled people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
From December 2006, the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (DDA) introduces a duty for public bodies to positively promote disability equality. This guide aims to assist front line primary care staff to improve the overall experience of disabled patients, their families and visitors and to make sure they play an active role in complying with the DDA.
NHS funding for long term care: follow up report
- Author:
- HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The problems faced by disabled and elderly people in accessing NHS funding for long term care are highlighted in the Health Service Ombudsman’s report. The report is based on evidence gathered from almost 4,000 complaints received since the publication of the Ombudsman’s first report in February 2003 and shows how, from the patient’s point of view, applying for funding for long term care has been a lengthy hit and miss process.
Ex parte Coughlan: follow up action; continuing health care; follow up to the Court of Appeal judgement in the case of R. v. North and East Devon Health Authority
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Circular setting out immediate action tht health and local authorities should take following the Court of Appeal judgement in the case of R. v. North and East Deveon Health Authority ex parte Coughlan given on 16 July 1999. This judgement confirms tht the NHS has important responsibilities for continuing in-patient care and community health services for people whose primary need is for health care. It also confirms that, in appropriate cases, local authorities may purchase the nursing care element of nursing home care and indicates that the guidance on this aspect issued to authorities in 1992 and 1995 was lawful.
An assessment of health and related needs of physically handicapped young adults
- Authors:
- CHAMBERLAIN M. Anne, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 150p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report describing issues for NHS purchasers in planning services for young adults with physical disabilities. Should also help local authority social services departments to work together with NHS counterparts in drawing up community care plans.
Getting the right start: the national service framework for children, young people and maternity services; emerging findings
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This NSF includes standards covering both health and social care services, and a key theme of this Emerging Findings document is the importance of integrated working between health and social care to support children who are disabled, who have mental health problems, or who are otherwise in special circumstances. For many children this joined-up working is essential to improving the quality of their lives and future life chances. The objective of this NSF is to improve the standard of services and reduce inequalities in care and support services. It provides a landmark in the development of services for children and young people and a real opportunity to give them, and pregnant women, the best start in life to prepare them for getting the most out of going to school, to deal with the problems which all children face during their childhood and, later, to take their place as active citizens in society.
Helping you to stay independent: a guide to long-term care services and benefits for people who live at home
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guide for users and carers which aims to sign-post key long-term care and support services. Lists services available from local authorities and the NHS and explains possible charges and social security benefits, including special help in winter. Outlines charter standards and complaints procedures.
Better care, higher standards: a charter for long-term care
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Charter for anyone in England who is eighteen or over and has difficulties associated with old age, long term illness or disability; and carers who support people in these circumstances. The Charter tells anyone who needs care or support over the long term where they can expect local housing, health and social services to set standards for the services they provide and what to do if these expectations are not met.
A practical guide for disabled people: where to find information, services and equipment
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 185p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guide giving information about services for disabled people available from government departments and agencies, the NHS, local government, and voluntary organisations. Covers every need, including housing, money, opportunities for holidays and leisure, and many more. Includes phone numbers, publications and a list of organisations.