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Addictions
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Alcohol -
advice and support
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This service provides counselling advice and support
for people affected by alcohol abuse/dependency.
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Alcohol,
drugs and substance abuse
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Children and
young people - immunisation
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All children in the UK are offered vaccination
against certain diseases such as diphtheria, measles,
mumps, rubella etc. as part of the childhood
immunisation schedule.
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Counselling
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The provision of information on the availability and
requirements of counselling services for individuals
who have been identified as having particular needs
to help sort through personal difficulties. These
services may not be provided by the local authority.
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Dangerous
structures and public safety
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The local authority has a responsibility to deal with
buildings which have become dangerous due to old age,
deterioration or settlement, or by more dramatic
causes.
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Disabled
people - independence at home
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Rehabilitation provides people with physical and
sensory disabilities with help to recover and regain
their independence often following an illness or
injury/stay in hospital. A care worker will provide
advice on how to cope with illness or disability, or
organise the provision of aids and equipment to help
in everyday tasks.
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Drugs
- advice and support
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This service offers confidential help and support to
people affected by abuse of both illegal drugs and
prescribed drugs.
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Environmental
services - out of hours emergencies
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Out of hours emergency cover to deal with
environmental health problems involving serious
events, fatalities, noise pollution, imminent risks
to health.
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Health
advice
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Advice and information on health issues of concern to
individuals and the community. Providing advice on
how to live active and healthy lives for all members
of the community. The local authority may work with
other agencies (health services) and organisations to
provide this service.
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Health
and safety - accident reporting
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Employers have a duty to report certain dangerous
occurrences and accidents at work to the Local
Authority who will investigate any incidents. The
outcome of these enquiries usually involves the
giving of advice to the employer. If a blatant breach
of requirements is identified as the main reason for
an accident happening, then formal action will be
taken.
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Health
and safety - syringe disposal
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The local council will arrange for the removal and
disposal of needles, syringes and other drug related
items that are discarded in the environment and which
may pose a risk to public safety.
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Health
and safety at work - regulation and inspection
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A local authority carries out regular checks on local
businesses and business premises to ensure that safe
and healthy working conditions are provided for all
employees and visitors.
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Hospice care -
adult
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Provision of information about hospices in the area
for terminally ill people and their carers.
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Hospice care
for children
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Children's hospices provide respite and terminal care
for children suffering from life-limiting conditions
in a home-from-home environment. Care is provided for
the child and their family at no cost to them for as
long as is necessary, including post bereavement
support.
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Hospitalisation
- help returning home
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A person claiming benefits who has been admitted to
hospital may be entitled to receive additional
financial help or specialist services on their return
home from hospital.
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Keeping warm
in winter service
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The Central Heating Programme provides central
heating systems and insulation measures in the
private sector where the householder or their spouse
is 60 or over, and there is no system or one which is
irreparably broken. In addition, applicants aged 80
or over can receive upgrades and replacements of
partial or inefficient systems.
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Licence -
nursing agencies
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Any agency which supplies nurses to hospitals, old
peoples homes or other outlets can only do so if they
are licensed. This applies to employment agencies or
any organisation or individual operating in this area
of work. With effect from 01 Apr 2003 the licensing
of nursing agencies was moved to the National Care
Standards Commission.
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Needle
exchange
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Occupational
therapy
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Occupational therapy aims to help those with physical
disabilities to achieve an optimum level of functions
and mobility. This may include arranging for walking
aids or other equipment or referring clients to other
agencies that can also assist. The authority usually
works with local health providers to assess need and
provide appropriate support.
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Residential
care - adult
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Residential or nursing home for elderly people and
people with disabilities who are unable to manage at
home.
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Residential
care for children
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Provision of residential accommodation for children
and young people who cannot live with their natural
families. Prior to a placement in residential
accommodation there will be assessment of need
undertaken in conjunction with the young person (and
their family if appropriate), social workers and
residential staff.
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School
- health promotion
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Promotion of a healthy living environment for pupils
and staff. Health promotion addresses issues such as
exercise, substances, emotional health and
well-being, safety, sexual health and relationships
and nutrition.
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Support for
adults with HIV
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This service provides a confidential service,
counselling and emotional support, financial advice
and practical advice to people diagnosed with HIV.
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Support for
children with HIV
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Social Services and a number of voluntary
organisations work with families where a child is HIV
positive to deal with any immediate problems, and to
help the family plan for the long term care of
children.
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Vaccinations -
information and advice
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Information and advice on vaccinations for children
and travellers. This is generally provided in
conjunction with local health providers.
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