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A guide to training resources for staff working with `confused' elderly people

Author:: Long Term Care Team (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This resource list contains information on selected books, journal articles, films, tapes and exercises which may be useful in training staff or volunteers who are working with `confused', `mentally infirm' or `mentally ill' elderly people. It does not set out to provide a blue print for a programme of training ...

Better services for the mentally handicapped? : lessons from the Sheffield Evaluation Studies

Author:: Heron, Alastair and King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: The Sheffield Development Project arose from the thinking behind the 1971 White Paper "Better Services for the Mentally Handicapped", which was a government effort to provide clear leadership and a long-term strategy for the development of services for people with learning difficulties. The Sheffield Development Project has been a major ...

Just like a friend : befriending discharged psychiatric patients

Author:: King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Pitkeathley, Jill, and Gay, Pat
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: Those who have been suffering from mental health problems present particularly difficult problems with re-integration into the community. This project paper examines a scheme for volunteer support for discharged psychiatric patients. With the help of a grant from Oxford R.H.A. a befriending scheme was set up and this report describes ...

Housing management, social work and mental illness

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 ...

Converting data into information : proposals formulated by members of two workshops held in March 1982

Author:: Steering Group on Health Services Information (Department of Health and Social Security, Great Britain) and King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This publication contains proposals formulated by members of two workshops held in March 1982 about the management arrangements required for collecting valid clinical data and providing a district information service.

The promotion of innovation in health care : the case for development agencies in the NHS : a report of, and commentary upon, a conference held at the King's Fund Centre on Wednesday, 28th October 1981

Author:: Ham, Chris, King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and McMahon, Laurie
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: In encouraging innovation and experimentation in health authorities the idea of a development agency for the N.H.S. has been explored under the aegis of the Royal Institute of Public Administration. This report examines the development agency model, setting out the case for an agency, presenting a range of critical appraisals ...

The respective roles of the general acute and geriatric sectors in care of the elderly hospital patient : report of a study day held at the King's Fund Centre on 4th June, 1982

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This study day arose from the D.H.S.S. study of the same name published in 1981 and was concerned with the policy implications of the D.H.S.S. document. An overview of the 'Respective Roles' study was given before discussing "models" of geriatric care with their advantages and disadvantages, and opportunities for mutual ...

Living in hospital : the social needs of people in long-term care

Author:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London and Elliot, James R.
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This book is about taking the drabness and regimentation out of long-term hospital care. It is not so much about attitudes as about how, in hundreds of small, practical ways, behaviour can be changed to make hospitals more human. The book is a joint effort between staff of the King's ...

Report of two workshops on admissions policy for the handicapped student in further education, 14th October 1981 and admissions policies in higher education, 24th November 1981

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: These two workshops had a common theme, that of admissions policies as they affect students with disabilities. Participants in the workshops were especially invited, all having a particular interest in college admissions policies. They were mainly college principals; special advisors for students with disabilities in colleges of further education, polytechnics ...

Asians in Britain : caring for Muslims and their families - religious aspects of care

Author:: Henley, Alix, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London, and Department of Health and Social Security (Great Britain)
Publication date:: 1982

Enjoying food on a renal diet

Author:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This recipe book is especially designed for people suffering from chronic renal failure with the need for dietary restrictions, whether this means protein only or also salt or potassium. All the recipes have been thoroughly tested by members of the Renal Group of the British Dietetic Association and analysed by ...

Epidemiology and policies for health planning

Author:: McCarthy, Mark and King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: Epidemiology and policies for health planning is a guide to health planning according to need. It describes the health measures and sources of data available in England and sets out in detail the patterns of health and disease of different health care groups in the population, and what opportunities there ...

Living independently

Author:: Centre on Environment for the Handicapped, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London, and Shearer, Ann
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: The nine people about whom this book is written all have severe disabilities yet they have rejected the idea that the only possibility for them is a place in a residential institution and have established homes of their own. The book challenges policy makers, architects and people working in statutory ...

Management development for chief officers in the NHS : report of a survey

Author:: Dixon, Maureen, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London, and de Metz, Alison
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This report contains the findings of a survey of chief officers on management teams in the NHS in England and Wales. The survey, carried out in 1981, was part of an initiative by the King's Fund to develop a management education programme for the most senior officers in health services ...

Seeking quality : a report of a seminar held at the King's Fund Centre

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: In the USA, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, (JCAH) has for many years been engaged in defining and promoting standards of good practice in health care. In 1981, a small multi-disciplinary team from the UK supported by a King's Fund grant visited the JCAH in Chicago and took ...

Caring for adolescents in renal failure : a seminar held at the King's Fund Centre, Tuesday 11 May 1982

Author:: Renal Society and King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This seminar, organised by the Renal Society, began with young dialysis patients talking about their treatment and lifestyles. The report goes on to consider the achievement of independence by the adolescent and the advantages and disadvantages of treating adolescents in a children's unit. Further discussion includes job prospects, educational aspects ...

Mentally handicapped people with special needs

Author:: Firth, Hugh, King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and Firth, Melinda
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This discussion paper is about the provision of services for people with learning difficulties who may also be: blind or partially sighted; deaf or have partial hearing; physically disabled, epileptic, autistic, elderly, profoundly disabled or may show very disturbed behaviour at times. The paper deals with the philosophy or fundamental ...

Professionals and volunteers : partners or rivals? : report of a seminar organised by the World Federation for Mental Health

Author:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This seminar, as part of the European W.F.M.H. programme examines relevant mental health issues by multi-international and multidisciplinary working groups. The report focuses on the working relationships of voluntary and statutory mental health services in Europe, within the broader context provided by the USA and Canada. The seminar covers the ...

Register of projects 1981

Author:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This is the third edition of the annually produced register of projects financed by the Fund through its several committees.

King's Fund Centre review 1981

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This review of the King's Fund Centre for 1981 gives information about the chief areas of interest for the Centre: library & information services, long term care, community care, education and training developments and developments in health service planning activities. Information is also given about other organisations working from the ...

A guide to training resources for staff working with `confused' elderly people

Better services for the mentally handicapped? : lessons from the Sheffield Evaluation Studies

Just like a friend : befriending discharged psychiatric patients

Housing management, social work and mental illness

Converting data into information : proposals formulated by members of two workshops held in March 1982

The promotion of innovation in health care : the case for development agencies in the NHS : a report of, and commentary upon, a conference held at the King's Fund Centre on Wednesday, 28th October 1981

The respective roles of the general acute and geriatric sectors in care of the elderly hospital patient : report of a study day held at the King's Fund Centre on 4th June, 1982

Living in hospital : the social needs of people in long-term care

Report of two workshops on admissions policy for the handicapped student in further education, 14th October 1981 and admissions policies in higher education, 24th November 1981

Asians in Britain : caring for Muslims and their families - religious aspects of care

Enjoying food on a renal diet

Epidemiology and policies for health planning

Living independently

Management development for chief officers in the NHS : report of a survey

Seeking quality : a report of a seminar held at the King's Fund Centre

Caring for adolescents in renal failure : a seminar held at the King's Fund Centre, Tuesday 11 May 1982

Mentally handicapped people with special needs

Professionals and volunteers : partners or rivals? : report of a seminar organised by the World Federation for Mental Health

Register of projects 1981

King's Fund Centre review 1981

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