`Taking a break' has been written drawing on the advice of carers themselves. Part one looks at carers' concerns and feelings. The second part describes the various kinds of breaks that are available and points to some of their advantages and disadvantages. Part three gives information about arranging breaks. The ...
This research project is the result of collaboration by the following organisations:- The King's Fund; London Boroughs Training Committee; London Voluntary Services Council; National Institute of Social Work; Age Concern Greater London. It was financed by the King's Fund. The limits of altruism explores the social and psychological processes which ...
This pamphlet gives an account of a meeting whose aim was an exchange of information between those with experience of care attendant schemes and those with experience of the needs of those with learning difficulties and their families.
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 ...
Bringing together the findings from the Caring Choices events and website, this report looks at possible solutions to the problem of funding long-term care. Caring Choices, a coalition of 15 organisations from across the long-term care system, aimed to raise awareness and encourage debate, as well as generate and test ...
This is one of a series of case studies exploring how individuals living in London have used the King's Fund Millennium Awards scheme to make a real difference to the health of others in their communities. According to the mental health charity MIND, one in four people in Britain will ...