Mental Health & Care Homes
Publication details: Oxford University Press 2011ISBN:- 9780199593637
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
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Book | MHERC Professional Development | Available | The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes. It is therefore an area of considerable economic importance. Care home residents are often very old, and many have multiple physical and mental health needs, meaning that their care poses particular challenges. | A40236050 |
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This book offers a coherent and evidence based text exploring mental health issues within the home care sector. Bringing together both clinical and research perspectives it aims to help the care home sector deliver high quality care and support to both residents and staff. This important, yet neglected, area is thoroughly reviewed by a range of experts including residents, family carers, staff, researchers and clinicians.