This item consists of two parts: firstly, a literature review covering the views of carers about the quality of services they receive; and secondly a report on work in progress on quality services. The report briefly outlines the general context for work on quality standards in service provision; highlights some ...
This guide has been produced to help local health services, local government, voluntary and independent agencies implement the National Strategy for Carers. It provides a detailed and practical look at the action needed by all agencies, from the NHS, local government and the voluntary and independent sectors, to meet national ...
The author states that the current development of a national carers' strategy is a significant milestone after two decades of campaigns and policy development to draw attention to the unpaid help that families and friends provide. Various questions are asked: how far have we travelled in meeting the needs of ...