Telecare - supporting carers in Scotland

A study commissioned by Carers Scotland in 2009 examined the impact of telecare not only on those with long term care needs but on family members struggling to provide care in combination with other work and family commitments. This study, Jarrold, K. & Yeandle, S. (2009). A weight off my mind. University of Leeds, is also reported on in Begley, P. (2010). 360 degrees of care. Quality in Aging and Older Adults, 11 (4), pp. 47-50

New Scottish Government E-documents

The following e-documents have been added to the catalogue with links:
National Health Service Scotland (2010). Health in Scotland 2009: time for change.
Scottish Government (2010). Tackling child poverty in Scotland: a discussion paper.
Landy, R., Walsh, D. & Ramsey, J. (2010). The Scottish Health Survey: the Glasgow effect.
Page, L. (2010). 2009/10 Scottish crime and justice survey: main findings.
Fraser, A. (2010). Youth violence in Scotland: literature review.
Scottish government. (2010). Refreshing the national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland: report of the National Suicide Prevention Group.
Scotland. Communities Analytical services. (2010). Domestic abuse, housing and homelessness in Scotland: an evidence review.
Scottish Government. (2010). An assessment of the development of telecare in Scotland 2006-2010.

Telecare report

Perry, J., Beyer, S., Francis, J and Holmes, P. (2010). Ethical issues in the use of telecare. Social Care Institute for Excellence.

New technology in adult care

Community Care (Jordanhill Serials 362), 4th March 2010, carries two articles on new technology in adult care:
Pitt, V. (2010). Tagging and the freedom of movement -  on the use of GPS technology to track the movements of people with dementia.
Valios, N. (2010). Going techno in the house - on the benefits of telecare devices, as used in North Yorkshire services.