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Complementary therapies
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Advises users to always use a qualified therapist and remember to tell them how impairment specifically affects them and about any special needs they may have. Costs will vary according to the length of treatment and local area. The first appointment will be more expensive and will last longer as the therapist will need to take details of medical history. Many doctors will prescribe alternative therapies on the NHS; it is always advisable to ask them before beginning treatment.
Report to the Minister for Health and Social Services on increasing the 'buffer', and on the treatment of disability related expenditure, in local authority charging for domiciliary care services
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government. Fairer Charging Task and Finish Group
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report is made to the Minister for Health and Social Services by the Fairer Charging Task and Finish Group. It outlines the outcome of the Group’s work around two aspects of the guidance issued by the Welsh Assembly Government entitled “Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and Other Non-residential Social Services”. This guidance covers charges made by local authorities in Wales for social services provided to people in non-residential settings.
Involving children and young people with a chronic illness or physical disability in local decisions about health services development: phase one: report on national survey of health authorities and NHS trusts
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Jane, SLOPER Patricia
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report describes the first phase of a research project funded by the Department of Health's Health in Partnership Initiative. The overall aim of the Initiative is to contribute to the knowledge base for lay involvement in health care decision making. This study is investigates the involvement of children and young people, in particular those who have a chronic illness or physical disability, since this is a growing group and includes heavy and long-term users of a wide range of health services. The focus of the research is on children's involvement in decision making about service development, as opposed to decisions about their own treatment, care and/or support.
Cerebral palsy: what parents and doctors want to know
- Author:
- ROSENBAUM Peter
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 05.05.03, 2003, pp.970-974.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Provides a brief overview of the condition of cerebral palsy and its implications for child development. Looks at the role of the family and how doctors can help, highlights new developments in treatment, and lists a number of website resources for parents and doctors.
Health blossoms in the garden
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.07.03, 2003, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Gardening and horticulture can enable people to increase their self-esteem and confidence, learn or relearn skills, and keep or improve their quality of life. Working gardens, such as the ones run by the horticultural therapy charity Thrive, provide a sensory environment in which it is not only plants that grow but service users, too. This article describes the activities of one participant who has HIV and a physical disability.
Social and therapeutic horticulture: evidence and messages from research
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY RESEARCH
- Publisher:
- Loughborough University. Centre for Child and Family Research
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Loughborough
Summarises the main findings of a literature review on social and therapeutic horticulture with vulnerable client groups. More than 300 articles were examined in detail from over 1,000 available titles. Client groups studied included those recovering from major illness or injury, people with physical disabilities, people with learning difficulties and mental health problems, older people, offenders and those who misuse drugs or alcohol. Highlights the reported benefits.
Randomised controlled trial of effect of intervention by psychogeriatric team on depression in frail elderly people at home
- Authors:
- BANERJEE Sube, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 26.10.96, 1996, pp.1058-1061.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Investigates the efficacy of intervention by a psychogeriatric team in the treatment of depression in elderly disabled people receiving home care from their local authority.
Ramps and civil rights
- Author:
- SAPEY Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 7(1), 1995, pp.5-18.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reviews the literature on housing and disability from a civil rights perspective. Presents strong evidence that housing cannot be ignored by social workers if they are to be effective in the provision of genuine community care. It argues for an increased involvement of social workers in this field as they have the skills that could benefit disabled people and because of the evidence that if it is left to occupational therapists and district council officials, there will be a disregard of the 'civil rights' perspective. Finally, suggests specific ways in which social workers could work effectively with disabled people to enable them to live independently.