Risk Assessment and Health & Safety in Care Establishments  was co-authored by Julie Spencer-Cingoz (aka Julie O’Donnell) and is a training manual complete with ohp templates, quizzes and risk assessment forms. Sadly now out of print. Click here to view notes on the authors Caring for someone at a distance by Julie Spencer-Cingoz was commissioned by Age Concern and is now in its second reprint.   Often, choosing to care for someone from a distance is the best option. This book aims to supply those in this position with all the practical and emotional support they may need. In particular, the book examines topics such as:  choices available,  minimising risks, health problems and medication, home safety, dealing with finances and keeping in touch. Supportive, positive and full of valuable information, this book is an important source of advice and guidance. Available from Age Concern, Amazon, or bookstores. ‘The Miners’ Picnic – wor day’ by Julie O’Donnell is a social history of a unique event taking place in Northumberland since the 1800s and told using direct quotes from the annals of the National Union of Mineworkers interwoven with anecdotes and memories from ex-miners and their families. Out soon. © Julie O'Donnell 2008 {} Webdesign by Neil Huggon