Evaluation of a course to prepare volunteers to support individuals with dementia in the community.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102862
Abstract: With an ageing demographic, the number of people living with dementia in the community is increasing, putting huge pressure on individuals, carers, health and social care services and societies. Collaborative working between the public and… read more here.
Keywords: dementia community; living dementia; course; voluntary sector ... See more keywords
The English Voluntary Sector: how Volunteering and Policy Climate Perceptions Matter
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DOI: 10.1017/s0047279418000107
Abstract: Abstract This paper considers the situation of the English voluntary sector in relation to austerity-driven social policies. Existing characterisations are outlined and it is argued that the quantitative evidence used to represent the situation of… read more here.
Keywords: policy; english voluntary; policy climate; situation ... See more keywords
Impact of ‘Enhanced’ Intermediate Care Integrating Acute, Primary and Community Care and the Voluntary Sector in Torbay and South Devon, UK
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DOI: 10.5334/ijic.5665
Abstract: Introduction: Intermediate care (IC) was redesigned to manage more complex, older patients in the community, avoid admissions and facilitate earlier hospital discharge. The service was ‘enhanced’ by employing GPs, pharmacists and the voluntary sector to… read more here.
Keywords: acute primary; community; intermediate care; care ... See more keywords