I am currently exploring the issues relating to the setting up of
Community Independence teams which sit in Social Services in England, but
which employ NHS Occupational Therapists. The initial remit of the team is
for the Occupational Therapist to train groups of Social Care Workers to
adopt a rehab. approach with people referred to them by Care Managers.
There is an expectation that the team will influence attitudes and
approaches throughout Social Services with the resultant outcome of reduced
care packages and subsequent cost savings. I am looking to learn from
others' experiences of setting up such teams.
Thank-you in anticipation.
Alison Blundell.
Marie Ford
Library and Information Centre
St Helens & Knowsley Health
Cowley Hill Lane
St Helens
Lancashire
WA10 2AP
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