Reviews policy trends for informal carers which have been implemented in various countries between 1996 - 1998. The article focuses on respite care and direct payments for carers of older ill and disabled adults.
Reviews policy trends for informal carers which have been implemented in various countries between 1996 - 1998. The article focuses on respite care and direct payments for carers of older ill and disabled adults.
Subject terms:
long term care, older people, physical disabilities, short break care, social policy, carers, direct payments;
Location(s):
Australia, Austria, Finland, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Examines the debate around long term care and proposes a different approach to planning for future long term care. Concludes that the increase in expenditure needed over the next 30 years is not so great as to be a cause for alarm, though some reinvestment may be needed in the short term. Suggests that affordability is a question of political choice, rather than economic imperatives. Reviews the values underpinning long term care and proposes a broad based strategic approach. Looks at the issues from the point of view of disabled people as well as older people. Concludes with 2 chapters comparing the situation in the United States and in Germany.
Examines the debate around long term care and proposes a different approach to planning for future long term care. Concludes that the increase in expenditure needed over the next 30 years is not so great as to be a cause for alarm, though some reinvestment may be needed in the short term. Suggests that affordability is a question of political choice, rather than economic imperatives. Reviews the values underpinning long term care and proposes a broad based strategic approach. Looks at the issues from the point of view of disabled people as well as older people. Concludes with 2 chapters comparing the situation in the United States and in Germany.
Subject terms:
long term care, older people, physical disabilities, planning, policy formulation, social policy, financing;
Collection of articles looking at the contexts for, and the outcomes of, the diversity of social care provision by the member states of the European Union. The book first addresses how we define social care in Europe and looks at the differences between member states. Goes on to look in more detail at the context for social care provision and the constitutional framework provided by the European Union itself. Further chapters cover Europe's mixed economy of welfare and provide detailed analysis of the impact of social care provision on 3 key clients groups: children and families, disabled people and older people.
Collection of articles looking at the contexts for, and the outcomes of, the diversity of social care provision by the member states of the European Union. The book first addresses how we define social care in Europe and looks at the differences between member states. Goes on to look in more detail at the context for social care provision and the constitutional framework provided by the European Union itself. Further chapters cover Europe's mixed economy of welfare and provide detailed analysis of the impact of social care provision on 3 key clients groups: children and families, disabled people and older people.
Subject terms:
home care, mixed economy of care, older people, physical disabilities, social welfare, social care, social care provision, children, comparative studies;
Location(s):
Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Europe, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Reviews contemporary campaigns for community participation and empowerment with examples from Europe, the USA, Australia, South and South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. Critically assesses developments in the mixed economy of welfare in terms of their relevance for self-help and community participation. Considers the concept of empowerment and its relation to public policy and developments within social movements. Includes case studies.
Reviews contemporary campaigns for community participation and empowerment with examples from Europe, the USA, Australia, South and South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. Critically assesses developments in the mixed economy of welfare in terms of their relevance for self-help and community participation. Considers the concept of empowerment and its relation to public policy and developments within social movements. Includes case studies.
Subject terms:
mixed economy of care, older people, participation, physical disabilities, self-help, adult education, communities, community development, empowerment;
Location(s):
Africa, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Nicaragua, Philippines, South Africa, United States, South America
University of Kent. European Institute of Social Services
Publication year:
1995
Pagination:
27p.
Place of publication:
Canterbury
Subject terms:
learning disability nursing, offenders, older people, physical disabilities, social welfare, social work, social care, social care provision, substance misuse, children, crime;
Includes papers on: acceptable language in information provision; the National Disability Information Project; telephone information helplines; MENCAP's profound intellectual and multiple disabilities section; physical and attitudinal barriers to effective information provision; employment information for people with disabilities; the accessibility of public information in different European countries; the EC's Helios programme; Kent County Council and links between disabled people in Europe; methods of disseminating information; the Deaf Women's Health Project; the Asian People with Disabilities Alliance; information and visual impairment; advocacy and the law; the use and value of information technology; and travelling and tourism for all.
Includes papers on: acceptable language in information provision; the National Disability Information Project; telephone information helplines; MENCAP's profound intellectual and multiple disabilities section; physical and attitudinal barriers to effective information provision; employment information for people with disabilities; the accessibility of public information in different European countries; the EC's Helios programme; Kent County Council and links between disabled people in Europe; methods of disseminating information; the Deaf Women's Health Project; the Asian People with Disabilities Alliance; information and visual impairment; advocacy and the law; the use and value of information technology; and travelling and tourism for all.
Subject terms:
helplines, information services, information technology, learning disabilities, older people, physical disabilities, visual impairment, advocacy, carers, children, deafness, employment;
Report investigating Europe's looming crisis in care for older people. Argues that family and state care is in decline at the very moment when the number of people needing such care is increasing. Looks at disability and dependency; family care; the pressures of caring; support for carers in the European Union; the changing ability of the family to care; changing attitudes towards care; and European social policy. Also contains a chapter comparing social provision in the EC member states.
Report investigating Europe's looming crisis in care for older people. Argues that family and state care is in decline at the very moment when the number of people needing such care is increasing. Looks at disability and dependency; family care; the pressures of caring; support for carers in the European Union; the changing ability of the family to care; changing attitudes towards care; and European social policy. Also contains a chapter comparing social provision in the EC member states.
Subject terms:
long term care, older people, physical disabilities, social policy, social care provision, welfare state, benefits, carers, dementia, dependency, European Union;
University of Kent. European Institute of Social Services
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
401p.
Place of publication:
Canterbury
Detailed account of social services in the twelve member states of the European Community. Contains sections on: organisation, responsibility and finance for social services; preventative services; children and families; elderly people; people with disabilities; addictions; illnesses; AIDS/HIV; socially excluded people; young people; services for migrants; names and addresses of major public and private social services agencies.
Detailed account of social services in the twelve member states of the European Community. Contains sections on: organisation, responsibility and finance for social services; preventative services; children and families; elderly people; people with disabilities; addictions; illnesses; AIDS/HIV; socially excluded people; young people; services for migrants; names and addresses of major public and private social services agencies.
Subject terms:
HIV AIDS, immigration, learning disabilities, mental health, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, poverty, prevention, private health care, social exclusion, social services, voluntary organisations, young people, addiction, alcohol misuse, black and minority ethnic people, children, drug misuse, families, health care;