Preparing for change

Article Abstract:

Implementation of the Tomlinson Report on London, England health services will involve relocating nurses from hospital to community care. Expanded nursing services will include treatment of minor ailments, screening, health promotion in community locations and home treatment of the elderly and disabled. Nurse retraining and psychological support will be necessary to facilitate transition. Services should expand rapidly to prevent a shortfall.

Social policy, London, England

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Client involvement is the sure way to better health

Article Abstract:

The Sure Start scheme in the Ore Valley, near Hastings, England, has been designed to meet the needs of the local community. There has been a collaborative approach involving a range of health and social work professionals, with services including Playlink, which has six home visitors and five drop-in sessions.

Services, Community development, Community education

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Family fortunes

Article Abstract:

The role of a health visitor involved in a community social and health project is one of listening, advising and supporting socially excluded people and their children.

Community health nursing

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