Index Catalog // The Kings Fund Digital Archive

Publication date:: 2001
Abstract:: This summary contains the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the King's Fund Care and Support Inquiry into the quality of services for people needing care and support. The inquiry was commissioned to examine whether the government's reforms of care service regulation would produce meaningful results and to explore which additional ...

Créateur:: Henwood, Melanie and King's Fund
Publication date:: 2001
Abstract:: This inquiry concludes that care and support for older and disabled people could collapse unless the Government allocates at least £700 million extra to social services each year. It shows that Britain's estimated one million care and support workers exist on low pay, with poor training, inadequate support from their ...

Créateur:: King's Fund and Unell, Judith
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: 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 ...

Créateur:: Cheeseman, Colin, Banks, Penny, and Carers Impact (King's Fund)
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: 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 ...

Créateur:: Carers Impact (King's Fund) and Banks, Penny
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: 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 ...

Créateur:: 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 ...

Créateur:: Carers Impact (Development Centre, King's Fund)
Publication date:: 1997
Abstract:: This is a report of the first year's work of Carers Impact and describes first impressions of the national picture and progress in answering the question posed. The report includes: a brief description of the background to the Carers Impact programme and its work to date; a summary of the ...

Créateur:: Community Care Group (Development Centre, King's Fund) and Unell, Judith
Publication date:: 1996
Abstract:: This detailed independent evaluation of the Carers Impact project critically examines the effectiveness of the King's Fund model as a catalyst for change. The book assesses the work in 13 of the project's sites, looking closely at the partnerships created and the resulting benefits for carers. It contains valuable information ...

Créateur:: Prince of Wales' Advisory Group on Disability, d'Aboville, Etienne, and Living Options Partnership (Development Centre, King's Fund)
Publication date:: 1995
Abstract:: More disabled people are opting to run Independent Living schemes which allow them to control their own personal assistants. This report provides a guide to the different stages of setting up Independent Living schemes with appropriate back-up and support. It includes different models of Independent Living schemes, including trusts, and ...

Créateur:: Community Care Group (Development Centre, King's Fund) and Yee, Lydia
Publication date:: 1995
Abstract:: This book is an attempt to chart progress in the development of support for black carers around the country and the factors which can inhibit this process, including racism; lack of joint work between health and social services and voluntary organisations; not taking the issue of black carers seriously; and ...

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