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ALL IN A DAY'S WORK - CARING FOR PEOPLE AT HOME 

Joint Advisory Group on Domiciliary Care

£25 plus £1.50 p&p, from SCA (Education)

0870 770 2469

Star Rating: 3/5

For those working in the domiciliary field it could be argued that this video finally manages to push aside many of the preconceived ideas that suggest home care is simply about doing a bit of shopping or cleaning for people with frailties, writes Marie Mason-Begbie. The video sensitively presents four real-life case studies that demonstrate the diverse range and complexities of individual care needs; while also managing to demonstrate the level of induction, training and development that is required by staff in order for them to provide a high quality and professional service.

Any criticisms about this video relate to the poor sound quality, and the "official" talking head approach, but by using this video in a planned and innovative manner it should support a number of functions.

The video has clear messages: domiciliary care is a professional arm in its own right; it is a service area that is in great demand; and an area that is valued by many people in local communities.

Marie Mason-Begbie is associate regional director for Milbury (North), a care service provider.