Index Catalog // The Kings Fund Digital Archive

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and Hardy, Shirley J.
Publication date:: 1979
Abstract:: The conference addressed the problems of identifying the client group usually described as "younger physically disabled" and of providing alternative and appropriate forms of accommodation and care services for them. Eight presentations of different approaches to these problems were given during the proceedings.

Author:: Institute for Consumer Ergonomics (Loughborough University of Technology), Feeney, R. J., Cooper, S., and King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1979
Abstract:: This conference arose from investigatory work carried out by the Institute for Consumer Ergonomics on the system of developing and manufacturing aids and equipment for handicapped people in this country. The conference centred on the provision of adequate, suitable and effective aids to reduce the effects of various forms of ...

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and Dopson, Laurence
Publication date:: 1979
Abstract:: The study days were held in an effort to share common knowledge and experience. Different ways of providing information were considered, such as the role of the provincial newspaper DIAL - Disablement and Advice Line; the provision of information about the DHSS benefits system by Disability Alliance. Practical problems facing ...

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1979
Abstract:: Since 1975, a series of study days have been held at the King's Fund Centre to explore the problems of life in residential units for young disabled people. A common theme at these meetings was the isolation felt by both residents and staff. The report covers the type of care ...

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