In response to the DHSS circular `Patients dying in hospital' (DA(84)17) the Bloomsbury District Management Team asked for an examination of the way that dying patients and their relatives are cared for in Bloomsbury hospitals. This paper arises out of that examination and also out of discussions with nurses, doctors ...
The conference was asked to confine its attention to three groups of people who might need asylum: adults with persistent major mental health problems including those problems specific to age and dementia; those with mental health problems and behavioural problems; people with aggressive or challenging behaviour. Having listened to evidence ...
Since the Griffiths reorganisation of the NHS, the management of children's services has been increasingly fragmented and priority has more usually been given to other client groups. The committee believes it is important to identify the particular needs, develop policies, train staff and provide services for children and their families.