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On the Edge
Chamba, Rampaul; Ahmad, Waqar; Hirst, Michael; Lawton, Dot; Beresford, Bryony
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Description for On the Edge
paperback. This report presents the findings of the first ever national survey in the UK, in which nearly 600 parents took part and which looked at the needs and circumstances of minority ethnic families caring for a severely disabled child. The quantitative survey was then compared with data on the circumstances and experiences of white families. Num Pages: 52 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JFSL; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 229.
Despite increased awareness of the needs, circumstances and experiences of families with a disabled child, and the acknowledgement of the need to tackle inequalities and barriers to access in recent NHS reforms, there has been little gain in health or improved access to services for minority ethnic groups. This report presents the findings of the first ever national survey in the UK, in which nearly 600 parents took part, which looked at the needs and circumstances of minority ethnic families caring for a severely disabled child. The quantitative survey was then compared with data on the circumstances and experiences of ... Read more
Despite increased awareness of the needs, circumstances and experiences of families with a disabled child, and the acknowledgement of the need to tackle inequalities and barriers to access in recent NHS reforms, there has been little gain in health or improved access to services for minority ethnic groups. This report presents the findings of the first ever national survey in the UK, in which nearly 600 parents took part, which looked at the needs and circumstances of minority ethnic families caring for a severely disabled child. The quantitative survey was then compared with data on the circumstances and experiences of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
52
Condition
New
Number of Pages
52
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861341341
SKU
V9781861341341
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for On the Edge
"Managers, planners of health services, and practitioners in health, education, social services and the voluntary sector would all benefit from reading this book." The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health "... useful not only for readers interested in this particular field, but for those concerned about broader issues of equality and social justice." Health & ... Read more