Home alone

Article Abstract:

Action taken by community nursing staff at the Royal London Trust concerning children being left at home alone is discussed. The Royal London Trust's child protection nurse specialist for community nursing, Gill Clemenson, set up a working party comprising child protection advisers and fieldwork staff. The working party revealed that professionals did not know how to act in the case of a baby found home alone. The party has established draft guidelines and recommendations. Professionals must decide if a case is low, high or medium risk, and take the relevant action. Training between agencies is regarded as essential for discussing the risk levels.

Child care, Social policy, Child welfare

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Cheers!

Article Abstract:

An innovative 'pub group' scheme which helps elderly people with mental health problems has been set up in Cambridgeshire, UK. The initiative follows an idea from Bridgid Malone, Cambridge Health Authority's manager of community psychiatric nursing services for the elderly. Social support for lonely and mentally vulnerable old people is provided by weekly sessions, including meals, at several pubs in Cambridgeshire where experiences can be exchanged over lunch and the help of social workers and occupational therapists is on hand. Seven pubs are now involved which play host to nine groups.

Care and treatment, Mentally ill aged, Mentally ill elderly

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Excellence in the community

Article Abstract:

There are only two established nursing development units (NDUs) in the UK despite a government grant of 3.2 million pounds sterling and much preparatory development work. NDUs are aimed at providing an environment where nurses can work in partnership with health authorities, hospitals and local communities. They have several advantages over hospital-oriented units with their bias towards community nursing. Steps should be taken to further develop NDUs to advance the cause of both nurses and patients.

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