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Research and information discussed at events.
Websites to check out
http://www.papool.co.uk - this is the ‘Match.com’ dating agency model of putting personal assistants and potential employers together.
http://www.pacarers.com - this less developed but worth a look
http://www.leedsdirectory.org - this is the directory of services supported by Leeds City Council and worth looking at to see how they deal in a practical way with quality assurance and customer reviews.
We found this user led organisation providing a tiered PA service from a matching service to a full package of support over 4 levels they have some powerful messaging in terms of challenging the stereotypes and labels we attach to people particularly in terms of risk and vulnerability - http://www.ilanet.co.uk/id9.html
Your Life Your Choice
In terms of how we can all work with individuals and staff to raise awareness of personalisation and the opportunities within it, Bradford’s approach is ‘your life your choice’ - http://www.bradford.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/4665392D-92B6-4037-9CFE-2A626320325B/0/W22045MajorProjectsYourLifeYourChoice.pdf
BradfordMDC PA research document
Manchester Council PA services
This is a very comprehensive document - http://www.manchester.gov.uk/download/12101/personal_assistant_employee_guide
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