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Over the rainbow: direct payments and social inclusion
Citation
Donoghue, J and Taylor, Chris, Over the rainbow: direct payments and social inclusion, Australian Health Review, 34, (1) pp. 127-130. ISSN 0156-5788 (2010) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1071/AH09702
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of direct payments on social isolation. We define what social isolation means, and then evaluate the role of direct payments in the provision of social services in the United Kingdom. Social isolation is a particular problem for older people. In Australia there are an increasing number of older residents who are isolated, but would benefit from having greater choice in terms of how they access and receive social services. Increased access to direct payments could help to reduce waiting lists for traditional social services and address gaps in service provision. © 2010 AHHA.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Studies in Human Society |
| Research Group: | Sociology |
| Research Field: | Urban Sociology and Community Studies |
| Objective Division: | Law, Politics and Community Services |
| Objective Group: | Community Service (excl. Work) |
| Objective Field: | Ageing and Older People |
| Author: | Donoghue, J (Dr Jed Donoghue) |
| ID Code: | 63123 |
| Year Published: | 2010 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 1 |
| Deposited By: | Sociology and Social Work |
| Deposited On: | 2010-04-15 |
| Last Modified: | 2014-10-07 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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