Archives for September 2nd, 2008

COUNCILS CALLED TO BE BRAVE AS HOME CARE COSTS RISE

Headlines, PublicNet: 2 September, 2008

Local councils are facing a call to find new ways to ensure that most older people do not miss out on moves towards ‘person-centred care’. Figures today from the national charity, Counsel and Care, show the cost of care at home for older people is rising rapidly and is up to 18 pounds an hour in one case.

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STUDY SHOWS VOLUNTEERING IMPROVES HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Headlines, PublicNet: 2 September, 2008

Using volunteers to deliver some public sector services is good for the nation’s health according to new research. The study from the University of Wales, Lampeter, shows that volunteering can mean people live longer and is good for their health and well-being and for the people they help.

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PRINCIPLES OF REPRESENTATION

Book News, PublicNet: 2 September, 2008

This framework for effective third sector participation in Local Strategic Partnerships from Communities and Local Government sets out a series of principles by which the best of partnership working has succeeded. Its purpose is to support the development of partnerships locally, rather than present a template to be followed.

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