Other Research
Carers and the law
Whose rights are they anyway? : Carers and the Human Rights Act (2006)
Carers are being let down because public authorities are failing to implement the Human Rights Act. This is having serious, and potentially life-threatening, consequences. The report examines the experiences of carers in the context of the main provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998. A hard copy of the report can be purchased for £10 incl. p&p - it can be ordered from: publications@carersuk.org or tel: 0870 774 0969.
Carers and their rights - the law relating to carers
This guide is written by by leading Community Care lawyer Luke Clements and outlines the principal rights of carers to support from the health and social services authorities. This is the second edition published May 2007
Caring and planning for emergencies
Back Me Up - Supporting carers when they need it most (2005)
A survey of 1200 carers and their experiences of dealing with emergencies. When something happens to the carer who takes over? How does this affect carers and what can be done to support them better? (January 2005)
Carers' assessments
Missed Opportunities: the impact of new rights for carers (2003). Summary report.
Carers have had a legal right to an assessment since 1996. This summary report looks at the impact of legislation on carers' lives and what needs to change.
Missed Opportunities: the impact of new rights for carers (2003). Full report.
Carer involvement
Adding Value: Carers as Drivers of Social Change (2002).
This report is the first to examine the role of carers as drivers of change. It reveals the extent to which carers become involved with local health and social care organisations and their contribution to supporting disabled people and other carers through the voluntary sector.
Coming out of hospital
You Can Take Him Home Now: Carers' Experiences of Hospital Discharge (2001).
Government policy states that carers should be involved in hospital discharge arrangements. But is it working in practice? This report examines carers' experiences of hospital discharge and whether they have changed since 1998.
Health's Forgotten Partners: How Carers are Supported Through Hospital Discharge (2001).
Looking at 23 NHS Trusts this report examines their policy and the extent to which they are following government guidelines and addressing the issues highlighted in You can take him home now.
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