Phil Ratcliffe argues that far from strengthening the position of carers in society, the Carers Act (1995) further endorses the patriarchal oppression of women in the UK.
Theresa Hartley briefly describes some of the treatments on offer for patients suffering from schizophrenia.
Louise Brereton, Pauline Barber & Brenda King discuss the adequacy of educational provision for nurses involved in managing patients with leg ulcers.
Lesley Adcock investigates whether effective education can help prevent foot problems in diabetic patients.
Nora Dunderdale, Helen Pink & Woody Caan describe the implementation of a discharge planning service within a community care planning team.
Barbara Workman describes a project which explored the experiences of pre-registration students in the community.
Gill Walker discusses just whose criteria professionals, policy makers or patients is being used to shape the community health services.
