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An introduction to self-assessment
- Author:
- GARBUTT Judith S.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 52(2), February 1989, pp.47-49.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Describes an assessment form designed to comply with the requirements of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation Act) 1986.
A betrayal of trust
- Author:
- SUTTON Diana
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.5.91, 1991, p.7.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Queries the Government's decision not to implement sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Disabled Persons Act 1986, whose mechanism for user-led assessment and choice in community care are in keeping with community care reforms.
Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representative) Act 1986: code of practice
- Authors:
- DEVON. Social Services Department, et al
- Publisher:
- Devon Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 45p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
A practitioner's guide to carers' assessments under the Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A carers' assessment under the Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 is carried out at the request of the carer in order: to determine whether the carer is eligible for support; to determine the support needs of the carer (ie what will help the carer in their caring role; and help them to maintain their own health and well -being). To see if those needs can be met by social or other services Carers have a right to an assessment of their needs even where the person cared for has refused an assessment for, or the provision of community care services, provided the person cared for would be eligible for community care services.
After the act: implementing the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
- Author:
- BROAD Bob
- Publisher:
- De Montfort University. Children and Families Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 53p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
The Act, alongside other linked initiatives, represents a welcome and much needed step forward in helping young people leaving care to improve their life chances. It has had many noteworthy gains and achievements but there remains considerable variation across and between local authorities in the extent to which the Act is being implemented and funded. Positive changes can be seen in areas of assessment and planning, education and training, accommodation and finances. However continuing problems, especially in areas of resources, health, a very low priority, and service strategies for young people with a disability, were also highlighted by the research.
Time for direct action
- Authors:
- VALOIS Natalie, ASPIS Simone
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.09.02, 2002, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The take up of direct payments is highest among disabled people, which is unsurprising considering it was the physical disability movement that pushed so hard for the scheme.However, practical problems and prejudicial attitudes within local and central government still present barriers to the uptake of direct payments for people with learning difficulties.
Implementation of the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Implementation of the Community Care (Direct Payments) Acts has created new responsibilities for both local authorities and people receiving direct payments. While Department of Health guidance is available, many of the detailed aspects of managing direct payment schemes will be left to the discretion of individual authorities. this project sought to fill gaps in knowledge and understanding about the management of direct payments by developing - in partnership with local authorities and user of organisations - a practice guide highlighting the priorities. The project included a national survey of local authority practice and consultations with those using and running schemes. Outlines the findings.
Direct payments and older people: the principles of independent living
- Authors:
- HASLER Frances, ZARB Gerry
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 18(2), 2000, pp.7-12.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
The main part of the paper focuses on the extension of the Community Care (Direct Payments Act) to older people, drawing on research carried out by PSI and others, the recent practice guide on local authority implementation of direct payments produced by PSI and NCIL, as well as as NCIL's development work on IL and older people. It then considers the specific issues of : interpreting key direct payment criteria such as consent and 'willing and able'; models of assessment compatible with IL principles and putting in place appropriate forms of advice and support to enable older people to manage their own support arrangements.
Community care assessment after Gloucestershire
- Author:
- BRAMMER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 2(4), October 1997, pp.32-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on recent case law, and how it poses a threat to the principles advocated in the National Health Services and Community Care Act 1990, and how it threatens to undermine the position of disabled persons who might benefit from the receipt of community care services.
Assessment of the needs of young people with disabilities: stage 2
- Authors:
- DOWLING Monica, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Sheffield. Department of Sociological Studies, Hounslow. Social Se
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 80p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Evaluation of a project set up by Hounslow SSD to provide assessment of the needs of young people with disabilities. Focuses in particular on the views of the young people and their carers.