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Research to support the Duty to Review the Implementation of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010...part 4 final report: mental health advocacy

Opinion Research Services (ORS) was commissioned by Welsh Government in June 2013 to undertake qualitative research to support the Duty to Review the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. 1.2 Information and data were gathered by Welsh Government from a range of sources to inform the Review including this study, regular submissions from health board/local authority services, health board primary care satisfaction surveys and third sector surveys. Welsh Government was responsible for coordinating all inputs to the Review and for final reporting to Welsh Ministers.

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The new Mental Health Act: rights of carers

This guide explains what the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 says about the rights of people who care for a person with a mental disorder. The guide explains the main aim of the principles of the Act is to ensure that service users are treated with respect. It goes on to explain the difference between a carer, named person and an advocate and who the law recognises as a carer.

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Scottish Government response to 'Carers legislation: consultation proposals: January 2014'

This government response sets out how Scottish Ministers have considered the findings of the consultation exercise on carers legislation and feedback from other engagement activity, and outlines what will be included in the Carers Bill.

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End of life care strategy: second annual report

In July 2008 the Department of Health published the End of Life Care Strategy - promoting high quality care for all adults at the end of life. This second annual report sets out the continuing progress in implementing the strategy, highlights the need for further work and identifies the action intended for this coming year. The report details the progress made in improving standards of end of life care in England over the past year.

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Helping you to stay independent: a guide to long-term care services and benefits for people who live at home

Guide for users and carers which aims to sign-post key long-term care and support services. Lists services available from local authorities and the NHS and explains possible charges and social security benefits, including special help in winter. Outlines charter standards and complaints procedures.

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Living well with long-term conditions: report of the Open Space events held in Glasgow, Tuesday 13 February 2007 and Aberdeen, Thursday 15 March 2007

The Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) was established in 2006 to bring together hundreds of voluntary and community organisations across Scotland in order to give a national voice to ensure the interests and needs of people living with long-term conditions are heard and addressed. The events held in Glasgow on 13 February 2007 and in Aberdeen on 15 March 2077 are described.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:11

Valuing and supporting carers: government response to the committee's fourth report of session 2007-08: first special report of session 2008-09

The Committee welcomes the Government's plans to replace the current system of benefits for carers with one that will differentiate between the support a carer needs because they have no income, and the support they need because of other costs relating to caring responsibilities. However the lack of a timetable for the reforms is a major concern in times of increasing economic uncertainty.

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Recognised, valued and supported: next steps for the carers strategy

This strategy identifies the actions that the UK Government plans take over the next four years to ensure the best possible outcomes for carers and those they support. Over the summer of 2010, the Department of Health sought views on what these priorities should be. Over 750 responses were received, representing the views of over 4,000 carers. These views are summarised in an Annex and quotes from respondents are included in the strategy.

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Research to support the Duty to Review the Implementation of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010... part 2 final report: coordination of and care and treatment planning for secondary mental health users

This study provides qualitative evidence on the views of service users, their carers and practitioners on the implementation of Part 2 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. This part of the Measure requires health boards and local authorities to work in a coordinated way to improve the effectiveness of mental health services. It also requires that care and treatment plans (CTPs) be provided for service users of all ages who have been assessed as requiring care and treatment within secondary mental health services.

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Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure 2010: guidance issued to local health boards and local authorities

This guidance is to help Local Health Boards, as the lead Organisation working in partnership with Local Authorities, to implement, develop and put in place local information and consultation strategies for carers required by the Welsh Government. This document sets out the purpose and background of the guidance, the format and content that a Strategy should take, including minimum requirements, a timetable for delivery and monitoring, review and evaluation arrangements.

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