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In: Human Resource Management International Digest 24 (2016) 1, pp. 35-37

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and...

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Private family arrangements and the welfare of adults who lack capacity: an analysis of the safeguarding vulnerable groups bill

Hanson, Katie; Hamilton, Tom - In: The Journal of Adult Protection 8 (2006) 3, pp. 16-27

The safeguarding vulnerable groups bill aims to improve the system of checks on staff and volunteers who want to work in social care, health or education. However, it creates different levels of protection for children and for vulnerable adults. This article sets out the concerns expressed by a...

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In Control? Making sure we're not out of control! Some issues for people considering a direct payment or individualised budget

In: The Journal of Adult Protection 10 (2008) 3, pp. 14-22

Individualised budgets or self‐directed support allow people to design their own community care package and choose how they get support. Direct payments offer a cash payment in lieu of a community care service. These initiatives signal a move away from established services. At the same time,...

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Safeguarding and personalisation

Schwehr, Belinda - In: The Journal of Adult Protection 12 (2010) 2, pp. 43-51

This article examines the existing legal framework for safeguarding in the context of the Putting People First (Ministers et al, 2007) agenda, in order to consider the risks of abuse in a new era of arms' length care management, and the employment of non‐regulated workers. It examines how...

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Devolution and change since the Children Act 1989: new directions in Wales

Pithouse, Andrew - In: Journal of Children's Services 6 (2011) 3, pp. 172-185

Purpose – This paper aims to critically examine the idea that devolution in Wales, compared with England, brings a … social services in Wales and England. It looks at the Act from the viewpoint of devolution in Wales. Findings – The evolution … shape and purpose to the occupational world in which the Act was first launched in Wales and England. Originality …

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Still in safe hands: financial protection

Collins, Mick - In: The Journal of Adult Protection 5 (2003) 2, pp. 47-48

This short paper outlines the work of the advisory group established by the Welsh Assembly Government to monitor implementation progress and identify possible weakness in the adult protection guidance In Safe Hands.

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Research in the Department of Information Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth: an overview

Ellis, David; Urquhart, Christine - In: Aslib Proceedings 58 (2006) 6, pp. 469-475

the University of Wales Aberystwyth and an introduction to the papers in the special issue. Design … Information Studies. Findings – There is more to be learnt about the future of the research assessment exercise, whether it is …

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Social capital, government policy and public value: implications for archive service delivery

Horton, Sarah - In: Aslib Proceedings 58 (2006) 6, pp. 502-512

local authority context of archive service provision, within England and Wales. Originality/value – Brings together …

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The Internet as a Marketing Interface for Welsh Speciality Small and Medium‐sized Agri‐food Enterprises

Sparkes, Adrian; Thomas, Brychan; Clifton, Nick; … - In: Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship 3 (2001) 3, pp. 144-161

affinity to “all things Welsh”; and to establish channels that facilitate repeat purchase by visitors to Wales. This challenge … undertaken a two stage survey to measure SMAFE usage of e‐mail and the Internet in Wales. The buying habits of Welsh Affinity … network links between the SMAFEs and the WAGs, and communities overseas. This paper describes the survey of SMAFEs in Wales …

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Using an assessment framework: outcomes from a pilot study

Buckley, Helen; Whelan, Sadhbh; Murphy, Cliona; Horwath, Jan - In: Journal of Children's Services 2 (2007) 1, pp. 37-47

This article reports on the evaluation of a pilot project which tested the utility of a framework for the Assessment of … environments, (2) the framework was effective in a range of family situations and circumstances, (3) the process of assessment was …

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