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Secretary of State report on disability equality
— health and care services | | Corporate Author | Department of Health - DH |
| Publisher | Department of Health - DH, London, 1 December 2008 |
| Pages | 103 pp (Gateway ref: 10962) |
| Source | Download from website: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/... |
| Keywords | Physical disabilities ; Rights [elderly] ; Health services ; Services ; Social policy. |
| Annotation | This report draws on evidence and case studies reflecting national, regional and local points of view, to assess progress in meeting the requirements of the Disability Equality Duty across the health and social care sector. It also explains use of Equality Impact Assessments to identify where policies need to be adapted to promote equality for disabled people, and how health and social care commissioners are held to account. Chapter 4, Removing barriers to independent living, is of particular relevance, covering personalisation and personal health budgets. In delivering personalised services, the Department of Health (DH) aims to promote better health and well-being, ensure better care, and ensure better value for all. Among proposals for action are: breaking through the barrier of "attitude"; improving information; consulting and involving disabled people; putting the evidence of what works into practice; and delivering services in partnership. An easy read version (see download link), 'Health and care services for disabled people: how are we doing?' includes short explanations of the Disability Equality Scheme and personal budgets (PBs). (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-090407209 E |
| Classmark | BN: IKR: L: I: TM2 |
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