Dr Fiona Carmichael & Dr Claire Hulme examine several government policy initiatives over the past decade that aim to support informal carers.
Dr Fiona Carmichael BA, MPhil, PhD is a Reader in Industrial & Labour Economics, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
Dr Claire Hulme BA, MA, PhD is a Lecturer in Health Economics, Academic Unit of Health Economics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds
Article accepted for publication: April 2008
Acknowledgements:
This research was partly supported by the European Social Fund. Invaluable research assistance was provided by Sally Sheppard & Gemma Connell.
Eleni Chambers, Amanda Clarke & Jo Cooke discuss the value of involving patients and the public in research
Eleni Chambers MSc, DipSW, BSc (Hons) is a User Researcher, Centre for Psychological Services Research, University of Sheffield,
Amanda Clarke, PhD, RGN, BA (Hons), MA is a Senior Lecturer, Centre of Advanced Studies in Nursing, University of Aberdeen,
Jo Cooke, B Nurs., RGN, RHV, NDN MA is a Programme manager to the Collaborqation and Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for South Yorkshire (CLAHRC-SY), Honorary Senior Fellow ScHARR.
Article accepted for publication: January 2009
Rev. Professor John Swinton discusses the significance of research ethics and encourages community practitioners to engage in ethical reflection in their day-to-day working lives
Rev. Professor John Swinton, Professor in Practical Theology & Pastoral Care. School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, King’s College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
Article accepted for publication: January 2009
