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Publication date:: 2002
Abstract:: This research summary, based on a King's Fund survey of 178 pharmacists in North East London, examines the level of services they provide, their views on government targets - and the support they need to achieve these - along with the changes they expect to see in their own pharmacies. ...

Publication date:: 2005
Abstract:: This background paper looks at the evidence and information informing the demographic, economic, social, health and other relevant trends over the next 20 years that are likely to affect the demand for, and nature of, social care for older people in England. The full report is due in Spring 2006. ...

Author:: Lewis, Richard, Jenkins, Clare, King's Fund, and Gillam, Steve
Publication date:: 2002
Abstract:: This publication summarises the King's Fund Community Pharmacy Programme. It has three components: extending local contracting to community pharmacy; the developmental needs of community pharmacists in North East London; and the role of pharmacists in demand management. The programme outputs will include a conference, publications, a stakeholder event in North ...

Author:: Farrell, Christine, Fletcher, Peter, King's Fund, and Robinson, Janice
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: This report has been prepared to inform the development of the Government's proposed 'Long Term Care Charter'. The findings are based on an analysis of focus group discussions held in three different parts of the country involving service users, carers and front-line staff with experiences of health, housing and social ...

Author:: Carers Impact (King's Fund)
Publication date:: 1998
Abstract:: The Carers Compass has been launched by Carers Impact to help health authorities, NHS trusts and primary care groups to become responsive to their needs. The Compass reflects the work being done by the 19 Carers Impact sites across the country. The Compass points to eight key things carers need ...

Author:: Community Living Development Team (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Haigh, Ruth, Prince of Wales Advisory Group on Disability, and West Essex Living Options In Practice Team
Publication date:: 1992
Abstract:: The objectives of the Living Options Enquiry were: i) to identify the particular needs of the most highly dependent of disabled people and their carers, both as individuals and as family units; ii) to identify the role users want to take in the development of services. To this end the ...

Author:: Aston, Beverly, Informal Caring Programme (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Richardson, Ann, and Unell, Judith
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This book is written for health and social services staff at all levels, including those involved in policy making and management. It sets out a clear framework for understanding carers' needs and describes practical ways to begin to meet them. Each chapter deals with one major need expressed by carers ...

Author:: King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: The conference aimed to bring together practitioners in housing, social services and psychiatry; to explore the links and gaps, the successes and the failings; and to point out some signposts for future development of service to meet needs. In particular, the conference explored three themes: 1) the varying definitions of ...

Author:: Informal Caring Programme (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: Every individual's needs are different, but well-planned and good quality services can offer support & `share the care' of people who cannot manage alone at home. This leaflet provides a clear statement of what needs to be done, so that carers - and the people they care for - can ...

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