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Selected AbstractsSubstance misuse, offending and mental illness: a reviewJOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, Issue 6 2000P. Phillips MSc RMN The literature concerning the associations between violence, mental disorder, comorbidity and substance misuse are discussed in this review, which focuses on the findings of several international studies that demonstrate significantly higher rates of violence in substance misuse and dual diagnosis (when compared with ,single' diagnosis groups). The need for the development of an effective psychiatric nursing response in terms of assessment, liaison and joint clinical management approaches to those with a dual diagnosis is discussed in the context of United Kingdom Government legislation and policy in both forensic mental health services, and in statutory substance misuse services. [source] Negotiating and managing partnership in primary careHEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY, Issue 5 2001Julie Charlesworth Abstract In the UK public service organisations are increasingly working together in new partnerships, networks and alliances, largely stimulated by government legislation, which aims to encourage ,joined-up' policy-making. This is particularly prevalent in health-care where local government, health authorities and trusts, voluntary and community groups are extending existing, and developing new, forms of partnership, particularly around Health Improvement Programmes and new primary care organisations. This paper explores two main aspects of how these new interorganisational relationships are being developed and managed and is based on research conducted in one case study locality. First, the new structures of partnership in primary care are mapped out, together with discussion on why these particular patterns of relationship between statutory and voluntary sector organisations have emerged, exploring both centrally and locally determined influences. Secondly, the paper explores the tensions associated with working within new policy-making and management structures, and how the additional demands of audit, performance measurement and the sheer pace of change, pose a potential threat to the partnership process. [source] Prospects for union growth in the UK voluntary sector: the impact of the Employment Relations Act 1999INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS JOURNAL, Issue 3 2000Ian Cunningham The article argues that despite the imminent introduction of the Employment Relations Act 1999, unions face a difficult environment in which to achieve recognition deals in the voluntary sector. However, it also highlights how some large charities are re-evaluating their position on employee representation in response to government legislation and that unions can use these developments to encourage further growth. [source] Environmental tobacco smoke in homes, motor vehicles and licensed premises: community attitudes and practicesAUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Issue 6 2002Raoul A. Walsh Objective: To assess community knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) especially in homes, private motor vehicles and licensed premises, and to document levels of support for further government legislation. Methods: 656 persons aged 18 years and over, a sub-sample in a computer-assisted telephone survey of 2,087 randomly selected respondents across NSW, answered 12 ETS-specific questions The whole sample was asked demographic, smoking status and household membership questions. The overall response rate was 61.4% (consent rate 75.4%). Results: Overall, 32.8% (95% CI 27.8,37.8) of children aged 0,4 years in the households surveyed were reported to live with at least one smoker. Agreement about ETS hazards was lowest in relation to child ear problems (31.2%) and sudden infant death syndrome (50.6%). Complete bans on smoking were reported in 69.9% of homes and 77.1% of private motor vehicles The percentages favouring total bans in homes (p<0.001) and private motor vehicles (p<0.001) were significantly lower among smokers than non-smokers. Overall, 55.8% supported legislation to ban smoking in private vehicles carrying children. The majority support restrictions on smoking in non-eating areas of licensed clubs (88.7%) and hotels (84.8%). Overall, the data indicate a ban on smoking in licensed premises is likely to increase business. Conclusion: Smoking is banned in most NSW homes and private motor vehicles Acceptance of ETS risks is high but there are important knowledge gaps. Considerable support exists for further government regulation of ETS. Media campaigns are likely to reinforce a public environment already receptive of the need for more government ETS restrictions. [source] | ||||||||||