International Research Project on Job Retention and Return to Work Strategies for Disabled Workers: Key Issues

[From Preface] The International Research Project on Job Retention and Return to Work Strategies for Disabled Workers breaks new ground by examining the inter-relationships of public and enterprise policies and practices as they affect the retention and return to work of disabled workers. The enquiry encompasses public policies to promote employment of disabled people; benefit and compensation programmes; employment support and rehabilitation services; provision to adapt work and workplace; and measures developed and implemented by the enterprise. The Project aims not only to identify successful policies and practices which are transferable from one country to another but also to inform the development of effective, efficient and equitable job retention and return to work strategies for disabled workers. The ultimate objective is to develop strategies which can be put into effect in the workplace

Suicide in an ageing UK population: problems and prevention

Purpose Suicide can be an emotive, and at times, controversial subject. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the social, health, personal, and cultural issues that can arise in later life and the potential reasons for suicide. It will analyse already recognised risk factors of suicide in older adults and focus on improving knowledge about the social meaning and causation of suicide for older people. It will also consider suicide prevention policies, their practice implications, and whether they are successful in protecting this potentially vulnerable cohort. Design/methodology/approach A synopsis of available literature in the form of a general review paper of suicide of older adults. Findings There is evidence that the ageing process often leads to a set of co-morbidities and a complex and diverse set of individual challenges. This in turn equates to an increased risk of suicide. There is no easy answer to why there is evidence of a growing number of older adults deciding that suicide is there only option, and even fewer suggestions on how to manage this risk. Social implications The entry of the “baby boom” generation into retirement will lead to the potential of an increase in both suicide risk factors and older adults completing suicide. This is on the background of a demographic surge which is likely to place additional pressures on already under-resourced, and undervalued, statutory and non-statutory services. Originality/value A literature search found very little information regarding older adults and suicide risk, assessment, treatment or prevention. </jats:sec

An assessment of the cost-effectiveness of magnetic resonance, including diffusion-weighted imaging in patients with transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke : a systematic review, meta-analysis and economic evaluation

Erratum issued September 2015 Erratum DOI: 10.3310/hta18270-c201509Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Local Authority Data, 1971-1975; Housing Authorities in England and Wales

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.To establish a bank of statistical data at post-1974 local authority level.Main Topics:Variables The first 317 variables are the 'social area variables' extracted by Richard Webber from the 1971 census (SN: 225). A further 41 variables have been added to Webber's and these have been drawn from statistics produced by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) on local authority expenditure (1974/75) and Housing (April 1975) and the DOE's statistics on rent rebates (April 1975) and rate rebates (1975/76). There are also three 'political' indicators on turnout at local elections and political compostition of local councils after the 1973 elections (1974 for London)

Report card on child poverty in Saskatchewan : November 2005

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Report card on child poverty in Saskatchewan 2000

2 p.Social Policy Research Unit(SPR)University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan in partnership with Campaign 2000.Facultyn

Local Authority Data, 1971-1975; English Personal Social Services Authorities

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.To establish a bank of statistical data at post-1974 local authority level.Main Topics:Variables The first 23 variables are those extracted from the 1971 Census by Valerie Imber in order to describe the social characteristics of the authorities responsible for the Personal Social Services. A further 129 variables for 1974/75, particularly those on the personal social services, but also including some statistics derived from the DHSS publication 'Aids to Households' for 1974/75 and some medical statistics are included

PPRU Surveys of Disability, 1989-1990

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The surveys were commissioned to provide information about disability for use in planning policies and services. The aims of the surveys were to: estimate the prevalence of disability among adults and children in Northern Ireland; assess the circumstances under which people with disabilities live; provide figures which could be compared with figures produced by OPCS from the surveys of disability in Great Britain. Standard Measures Measurement of disability and definitions of disability used followed those used by OPCS in their surveys of disability in Great Britain (1988). OPCS' definition of disability followed that used by the World Health Organisation.Main Topics:Adults and children: information of 13 types of disability arising from physical, mental, behavioural or emotional impairments; use of health and personal social services; use of disability equipment, aids and adaptations; accommodation and difficulties experienced with it; extra personal costs of disability; mobility and the use of transport; leisure activities; income and benefits; household finances; financial situation; Adults only: education and employment; the effect of disability on those in/not in paid work; Children only: assessment of special education needs and statementing; discovery of child's disability; effect of the child's disability on the family