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Author:: Smith, Judith, Temple, John, London Commission (King's Fund), Ham, Chris, and Health Services Management Centre (University of Birmingham)
Publication date:: 1998
Abstract:: This paper examines four major policy developments which are forcing changes in medical staffing arrangements and also in the reconfiguration of clinical services within and between hospitals. These developments are the primary care-led NHS, the New Deal on junior doctors' hours, the Calman report on specialist medical training and the ...

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:: d'Aboville, Etienne, O'Halloran, Geraldine, Living Options Partnership (Development Centre, King's Fund), and Prince of Wales' Advisory Group on Disability
Publication date:: 1995
Abstract:: This document builds on work carried out by a group of deaf and partially deaf people who were invited to share views and experiences of community care services. It discusses communication, interpreting services, individual needs, social services and health issues relevant to deaf people. Service provision to deaf people from ...

Author:: Morris, Jenny, Living Options Partnership (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and Prince of Wales' Advisory Group on Disability
Publication date:: 1995
Abstract:: This publication sets out guidelines for those commissioning health and social services for people with physical and/or sensory impairments between the ages of 16 and 65. It starts by identifying what are the general aims of commissioning activities directed at this group of people before moving on to address the ...

Author:: Fletcher, Sheila, Prince of Wales' Advisory Group on Disability, Begum, Nasa, and Living Options Partnership (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1995
Abstract:: This publication aims to provide a quick guide to improving disability services for senior managers in health and social services who may have overall responsibility for services for adults with physical or sensory impairments yet not have a detailed involvement at an operational level. The guide is written primarily for ...

Author:: Living Options Partnership (Development Centre, King's Fund) and Prince of Wales' Advisory Group on Disability
Publication date:: 1995
Abstract:: This document builds on work carried out by a group of blind and partially sighted people who were invited to identify the issues which they considered to be most important in shaping their experiences of community care. These issues include access to information, assessment for entitlement to services, inflexibility and ...

Author:: King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and Gunaratnam, Yasmin
Publication date:: 1993
Abstract:: This publication provides guidance for managers in regional and purchasing authorities and in provider units on how to improve NHS services provided to people from black populations. It should also be a basis on which community organisations and users' groups can evaluate race equality initiatives in local service provision. Managers ...

Author:: King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1988
Abstract:: Despite forty years of the NHS, there are continuing geographical variations in the provision, use and outcome of health services. These variations are manifested in the greater availability of doctors and hospital beds in some areas than others; differences in the use made of these doctor and beds; and variations ...

Author:: Bulman, John, King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and Bramley, Paul
Publication date:: 1980
Abstract:: The first section of this paper examines the need and demand for dental health. It discusses how treatment is provided in the United Kingdom and how the National Health Service is meeting the need. Objectives of dental health services are defined and positive steps towards their attainment suggested. The latter ...

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