Street drinking has a major negative effect on communities and drinkers alike. But street drinkers often find it hard to get the support they need, especially those who are unable or unwilling to stop drinking. There is widespread interest in how far wet centres can offer a way forward. In ...
This guide is the new, fully revised second edition of 'Practicalities of Producing Patient Information' (PoPPi), which was published by the King's Fund in 2000. Fully updated in line with the latest developments in new media such as CD ROMs and the internet, the guide also shows how to use ...
The provision of high-quality, nationally standardised health information is currently high on the NHS agenda: National Service Frameworks are setting standards for the quality of the information given as part of patient care; every trust must develop an information strategy and policy, to agreed standards; the Patient's Charter lists certain ...
This study aimed to involve patients and health professionals in drawing up a set of auditable guidelines for consultations in which patients are given their initial diagnosis of cancer. It resulted from representations from patients and hospital staff, both of which groups were concerned that the way in which the ...
These guidelines suggest how to produce literature for patients in hospitals which is clear, attractive and readable. The guidelines show what information might be included and how some of it might be written and laid out, but scope is left for managers to design and develop literature according to their ...
This publication is a practical workbook to help local and health authorities as they implement the NHS and Community Care Act. It lays the foundation on which they can build better practical support for carers in the new community care era. Developed in consultation with carers, service users and community ...
This item provides information and advice for members of steering groups responsible for implementing organisational audit. From joining the programme to assessing the surveyors' recommendations, this booklet clarifies the whole process and explains how it's done.
This publication was commissioned by the King's Fund Informal Caring Support Unit. It is the first book on support groups for carers, whether small and informal or well-established. The author offers suggestions, encouragement and inspiration to all carers. Whether they are starting a new group or helping their own group ...
These guidelines are to assist anyone who is compiling local information about the types of relief breaks that are available to help carers and the people they look after