Carers of older people with dementia: assessment and the Carers Act.
The Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995 came into force on 1 April 1996, but has received little attention to date in the specialist literature. This study carried out in Wales sought the views of senior managers in health and social services, care managers, and carers of older people with dementia. The findings revealed limited knowledge of the Act from both carers and professionals, and hence that it has had minimal impact. The paper concludes with a discussion of the issues that will have to be addressed before change can be brought about. 26 references.
Homerton College, Cambridge School of Health Studies.
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