A Critical Evaluation of the Role of the Vocational Case Manager within Rehabilitation in Returning Someone to Work

Introduction:

Case management is  therefore a process that involves the evaluation of the medical condition of the client, it develops and implements plans of care, coordinates medical resources, communicates health care needs to the individual and monitors and evaluates services that provides quality care.

Roles of vocational...

The wintertime holiday is arrival and the majority of the people consider what gifts to buy. Soon enough, all might  be hunting supermarket stores in hunt of the precise souvenir intended for their cherished ones. In no time, you will  also find yourself making a list of all the associates and relatives members whom you might adore to present a souvenir to.

Amongst all the inhabitants in the record, pretty surely most of you should agree that old relatives are among...

Adult dyslexia is now a recognized learning disability and people are now aware that this is a real disability that can affect children and adults. Each of us encounters difficulty in learning but for most of us it is not a liability or a hindrance to live normally. For dyslexics, learning difficulties lead to disability that affects their job, education and their daily lives. Dyslexia adult screening test is available now to help these adult dyslexics to be aware of the severity of...

Wheelchair lifts are a blessing to the physically disabled and the aged. Wheelchair lifts are used to lift people in a wheelchair to a flight of steps or to a lower plane. Earlier, the wheelchairs had to be moved or lifted manually. With the advent of the wheelchair lift, the awkward process of lifting a wheelchair to a higher plane or a vehicle can be avoided. Electric and hydraulic wheelchair lifts are available for home use now.

Wheelchair lifts provide the physically disabled...

Stair lifts ensure increased mobility and independence to physically challenged people, as well as the elderly generation. Different models of stair lifts are available in the market, conceptualized for both indoor and outdoor use. Stair lift models are offered by major companies for both residential and commercial applications.

Stair lifts are available in AC and DC models. The DC model comes with battery back-up and is more expensive. Before installation, make sure the...

Bath lifts are of great use to physically challenged individuals, since these provide them with an increased sense of independence. A bath lift rules out the need for a personal caretaker each time one wants to take a bath. A bath lift is therefore an economical option in that you can save the money that might otherwise be spent on the caretaker or nurse.

A bath lift is a device that helps to raise/lower an individual from/into the bathtub. Depending on the various facilities,...

We ensure any student with a disability is able to enjoy and access the full curriculum and facilities” says Carol Sheffield, Business Manager at West Bridgford School. “Our new Prestige platform lift from movemanSKG means wheelchair users can access the theatre, in which we hold drama classes, dance and music lessons, and assemblies. It gets daily use, performs reliably, and exceeds all expectations!”

West Bridgford School, located in Rushcliffe near Nottingham,...

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Increasingly over the last century we have seen the ageing population of Australia treble in size (Hugo, 2002) while family and social networks have decreased. This is in part due to a continuous decline in birth rates, marriages and increased globalisation of the family structure (McCalman, 2002). Along with this continuos decrease in family networks and globalisation of family we have seen an increase in older people living alone (McCalman, 2002). This is often viewed as a time...

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A residential wheelchair lift saves manual effort and time. It offers safety and independence to the handicapped person, thereby providing peace of mind to the...